MEDSLP Program Entrance Requirements Degree Bachelor's Degree with a major in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science, Communication Disorders, or a similarly named major OR An undergraduate degree in another major, with a post baccalaureate certification in Speech-language Pathology Required Undergraduate Coursework and Areas of Knowledge Individuals applying to the graduate program are asked to summarize their coursework and areas of knowledge related to speech and hearing sciences. Because coursework titles are not uniform across universities, knowledge acquired from coursework will be reported to the graduate selection committee by the applicant in the following areas:
Additional Coursework ASHA also requires the following coursework for anyone applying for certification. These courses must be taken outside of the field of speech and hearing sciences. Students must have received either a "Credit" grade or have achieved a numeric grade of at least .7. We highly recommend that these courses be completed prior to entry into graduate school due to the rigorous graduate curriculum. The requirements include a minimum of 1 course each in:
The Graduate Record Examination Applicants must report GRE scores earned within the last five years. There is no minimum score required. If you take the GRE more than once, you may give us the scores of your “best” exam (but you can’t pick-and-choose scores across exams). GPA A minimum GPA of 3.0 during the last 90 quarter credit hours of study (60 semester) is required. Observation Hours ASHA requires a minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation prior to embarking on the Clinical Fellowship. Applicants are encouraged to complete these observations, particularly in the medical setting, prior to entering graduate school. |
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