Application Process

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

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Prerequisite

A bachelor’s degree in Communication and Speech Disorders
OR
Completion of a leveling program prior to beginning the graduate program

Application Process

Step 1
Complete the online application through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS)
CSDCAS Application.

CSDCAS Application

 

Step 2
Pay the $65 application fee to ACU

Step 3
Gather and submit documentation

  • Official transcript(s)
    • In English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent
    • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • At least two of the recommendations must come from professors/faculty in the field and relate to the applicant’s potential academic success.
    • Applicants who have worked in a full-time capacity may utilize their supervisor for one of these recommendations.
  •  A current résumé that includes information regarding
    • College education and activities to date
    • Employment to date
    • Community involvement.
    • High school activities should not be included

Step 4
Complete a 300-500 word writing prompt/sample (prompt in the CSDCAS application)

Expectations

  • A two-year commitment is required.
  • Application reviews begin on September 1st each year through the first week of May.  An application review begins after verification by CSDCAS and payment of the supplementary application fee to ACU.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • When all the required materials are verified, the application will be reviewed by the CSD faculty.
  • A personal interview will be required prior to the offer of admission. Additional information as to the nature of the interview will be provided.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Admissions Committee makes holistic judgments based on the evaluation of an applicant’s ability and readiness for graduate work. In conjunction with the Graduate School, the committee may recommend conditional admission for an applicant who does not meet all admission criteria.

Probationary Admittance

Probationary admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology is determined following a holistic evaluation of the applicant. The Director of the Abilene or Dallas division of the MS-SLP will inform an applicant of the probationary admission status in a letter of acceptance. Students admitted probationally must maintain a 3.0 average in the first semester – after which the probationary period ends.  If the student does not earn a cumulative 3.0 grade point average at the end of the first semester, they are suspended from the program/university per university policy.

More information

Leveling Program

International Admissions

Please note: International students can apply to the Abilene campus only and are not considered for admission to the Dallas campus.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us at gradinfo@acu.edu.