Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Fox Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

RequirementsMore Information
GPA3.0 GPA or higher
2.5 GPA or higher on foundational coursework in physical sciences (BIO/CHEM/PHYS)
EducationBachelor's degree in SLP or CSD from an accredited university
Supporting Materials
  • GRE scores are not required. Any applicants who wish to share their GRE scores should use the code 2660.
  • Well-written personal essay (form and content).
  • 3 strong letters of recommendation with at least 2 of the letters provided by SLP/CSD university instructors.
  • All undergraduate prerequisite courses are completed or applicant provides a projected timeline for completion prior to the start of the program (August).
  • An admissions interview (online) is required. Competitive applicants will be invited to interview in February. Interviewees will be rated on professionalism, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Students without a degree in SLP/CSD must complete coursework in the following areas prior to admission: 

  • Introduction to Audiology
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Language Development
  • Anatomy and Physiology for SLP/CSD
  • Phonetics
  • Guided Clinical Observation in Speech-Language Pathology (25 hours)

Additional courses as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) includes dedicated courses in: 

  • Statistics
  • Biological sciences
  • Physical sciences (chemistry or physics)
  • Social sciences or behavioral sciences

See the ASHA website for additional information on prerequisite coursework.