MS in Speech-Language Pathology Admission & Application Requirements
Speech Language Pathology Application Deadlines
- Fall: January 15
Steps to Apply
You may begin your application before all documents are ready. CSDCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.
- Create your account in CSDCAS
- Select your program from the list and click “+” to add to your cart.
- Complete the three general application sections.
- Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
- Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
- Pay the $150 application fee.
The Admission and Graduate Studies Offices will verify your documents and requirements.
Speech Language Pathology Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders from an accredited institution OR a 4-year related undergraduate degree and post baccalaureate leveling courses in the SLHS or Communication Disorders major.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or at least 3.25 for the last 40 semester credits.
Speech Language Pathology Application Requirements
- CSDCAS application
- A current resume (include education, work, and volunteer/service experience).
- All official transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation-At least two must be from Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders department faculty. The third recommendation should speak to your ability to succeed in an SLP graduate program in academics, clinical skills, and/or research.
- A letter of intent (two double-spaced pages) addressed to the SLP program admission committee. Respond to the following prompts somewhere in your letter:
- Your passion for the field.
- Your future career goals and how our program at MSUM will help you achieve them.
- As part of the competitive admission process, some applicants will be invited to a face-to-face interview in February.
- MSUM undergraduates only must complete the Reference Permission Form and provide the form and your resume to your reference writer(s).
International Student Requirements
- An official comprehensive course-by-course transcript evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluator (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or any other NACES accredited evaluation firm, from post-secondary institutions outside the U.S.
- The ECE, WES, or NACES evaluation must certify your international degree is equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
- For students whose native language is not English, or who were not taught in English, an official score from either TOEFL (6678 MSUM code) or IELTS (Minnesota State University Moorhead) is required.
- TOEFL scores-550 (paper-based) or 78-80 (online)
- IELTS score of 6.5
On Campus International Students-Visa Sponsorship Requirements
Upload the following documents under the Optional Documents section.
- Completed International Graduate Student Agreement form.
- Completed International Graduate Student Sponsor form listing the availability of adequate monetary support for the duration of the graduate program.
- Verification of additional funds is necessary if you are bringing a spouse or other family members.
- An official bank statement. The current requirement is approximately $29,600.
- Completed International Graduate Student Transfer form. (if applicable)
- University Health Insurance must be purchased. (no exceptions)
- Passport copy.
For questions about the program or the application process please call Graduate Studies 218.477.2134 or email graduate@mnstate.edu.
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