The Saint Elizabeth University Speech-Language Pathology Program accepts applications to the Master of Science program through the Communication Science and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS).
CSDCAS application
Applications will be accepted beginning in August 2024 and the program will launch in Fall 2025.
- Applicants to the MS SLP Program should apply online using the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). To learn more about the CSDCAS application process and to create your CSDCAS account, please visit the CSDCAS portal.
- Admission to the MS SLP Program is available on a full-time basis with or without a background in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Earned baccalaureate degree and prerequisite courses must all be completed by July 30th of the enrollment year. See below for prerequisite coursework required.
- Applicants must have verified CSDCAS application before the March 1st admissions deadline.
- Applicants are responsible for submitting official transcripts to CSDCAS from all universities attended and confirming that all requested materials have been successfully submitted and received with CSDCAS. Applications will not be reviewed until all materials are submitted.
- The MS SLP Program assumes the primary responsibility for the admission of its graduate students. The faculty review applications, conduct interviews, and offer admission to its selected applicants beginning in February for the start of the MS SLP Program in August.
The required materials include:
- Transcripts from all undergraduate coursework
- 2 letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references who can assess your qualifications for successful completion of a graduate program.
- Provide 3 academic and/or professional references who can assess your qualifications for successful completion of a graduate program
Baccalaureate Degree
Applicants are required to successfully complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the MS SLP Program. It is recommended that applicants hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale). Students with less than a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to consult with an admissions counselor or contact the SLP Program Director prior to applying to the program.
Interview
Applicants considered for acceptance in the program will be asked to participate in an interview with the Speech-Language Pathology faculty and provide a writing sample.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Saint Elizabeth University does not require GRE scores for admission into the MS SLP Program.
To learn more about applying to graduate schools, read Craft a Stand-Out Application from ASHA.org (2014) https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/leader.SSAY.19012014.54
Prerequisites needed for students who have a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
The following courses (or their equivalent are required by the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CFCC) certification guidelines. Please refer to ASHA.org for detailed description of prerequisite coursework at https://www.asha.org/certification/course-content-areas-for-slp-standards/
All courses must be completed at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited institution and must appear on your undergraduate or graduate transcripts. Classes taken at the high school level are not eligible to meet this requirement, except for advanced placement (AP) courses that appear for credit on your college/university transcript.
Internationally-educated applicants: Classes evaluated by your credential evaluation agency as the equivalent of U.S. high school will not be accepted. All basic science classes must appear on your undergraduate or graduate academic transcript(s) and credential evaluation reports.
General ASHA Certification Requirements (12 credits)
- Biological Science (3 credits)
- Physical Science: Must include either Chemistry or Physics (3 credits)
- Social/Behavioral Science: (3 credits) anthropology, ethnic and cultural studies, gender studies, political science, psychology, criminology, cognitive science
- Statistics (3 credits)
Pre-Requisites in Communication Sciences and Disorders (18 credits)
- Speech and Language Development (3 credits)
- Anatomy for Speech Language Pathology (3 credits)
- Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
- Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
- Phonetics (3 credits)
All prerequisite courses must have B or better to meet Saint Elizabeth University admissions requirements.
The University highly encourages, but does not require, additional coursework in the following areas:
- Neurological Bases of Communication and Behavior/Neurology in Human Communication
- Clinical Writing and Observation
- Assessment and Clinical Management in Speech Language Hearing
Prerequisites needed for students without a bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
Students without a bachelors in CSD who need to complete prerequisite coursework can apply to the Saint Elizabeth University's MS SLP Non-CSD Background program. The Non-CSD Program is a 3-year program that consists of 18-24 credits of the ASHA required prerequisite coursework listed above, which can be completed online in the first two semesters.
Transfer of Credits
Students may transfer up to 12 graduate credits that were taken at another accredited institution prior to matriculation to be applied toward the MS SLP degree. The credits must have been taken within seven years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned. The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer. All transfer of credits must be approved by the Program Director of the MS SLP program.
International Transcripts
Students who earned a degree outside of the United States, should provide the office of admissions with a course-by-course credential review from a NACES recognized agency which evidences all post-secondary studies completed. An official evaluation may be sent from the agency directly to CSDCAS.
The following are a recommended list of foreign evaluation vendors:
- World Education Services (WES), Inc.
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
- Educational Perspectives
For instructions on how to submit foreign credential evaluations and transcripts, refer to CSDCAS.
English Language Proficiency
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for success in a master’s level program at Saint Elizabeth University. All non-native English speakers are required to submit official results from TOEFL iBT or IELTS examination prior to admission.