Welcome
Our faculty are committed to providing academic and clinical education of the highest quality. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds with undergraduate degrees in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (or Communication Sciences and Disorders) or with undergraduate degrees in other fields. For students without a background in speech, language, and hearing sciences, we offer a Three-year SLP Master's Degree program in which the first year (leveling year) is spent taking foundational coursework before beginning the typical two-year MS sequence.
Prerequisite Coursework
- A list of required and recommended prerequisite coursework for our two-year program can be found here.
- Information on our 3-year program designed for students without a background in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences/Communication Sciences and Disorders can be found here.
Program Structure
- Our program is full time/in person; we do not offer an on-line program.
- Shadowing is not available to potential applicants unless they are a current SLHS undergraduate.
GRE
- The GRE is NOT a requirement in order to apply to our MS programs.
How to Apply
Our application opens each year on November 1 for admission for the following academic year.
Application materials and instructions are located here.
Application Review
- All components of the application are evaluated and admissions decisions are based on overall composite ratings.
- Guidelines for minimum requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better (Graduate School requirement)
- Understand the core functions graduate students are expected to employ in didactic and clinical experiences
- International applicants should review the UA Graduate College website for specific admission requirements, and should understand the core functions graduate students are expected to employ in didactic and clinical experiences.
The Typical Successful Applicant
- Grade point average of 3.7 or better on the last 60 units
- Experience in research, volunteerism, and/or a solid work history,
- A well-written personal statement indicating interest in the field and experiences related to career aspirations,
- Strong letters of recommendation, written by individuals who can comment on potential for success in the graduate program and the profession of speech-language pathology.
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