Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Admission Requirements:

The suggested minimal admission requirements for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) or a bachelor’s degree in an area other than CSD and at least 24 credit hours of leveling coursework
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Three letters of recommendation written by individuals who can address your readiness to complete our graduate program, preferably from previous academic faculty and/or ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists
• Personal statement reflecting who you are and how you will contribute to our program and professional field
• GRE scores are not required this admissions cycle. However, if you have taken the GRE and you feel it represents your academic abilities, you are encouraged to include it in the application.
• TOFEL/ELTS scores (for international students)

• • A student whose native language is not English must provide an official TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based exam, a 213 on the computer-based exam or a 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. HSU school code: TOEFL – 6268

Required prerequisite basic and physical science course requirements (minimum 3 credits each) for all applicants include:

• Biological Sciences
• Physics or Chemistry
• Statistics
• Social/Behavior Sciences
• For a list of accepted courses, please view the ASHA prerequisite courses.

Submit an application through CSDCAS.

Can I begin the graduate program any semester (e.g. fall, spring, summer)?

 Yes.  The SLP Graduate program has fall and spring admissions.

What courses will I take at HSU in order to complete my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology?

You may view the curriculum on the website under the Curriculum tab.

Are part-time students accepted?

No. The M.S. program at Hardin-Simmons is a full-time program only.  The SLP program is a 2-year (5 semester) commitment.

If my bachelor’s degree is in Communication Sciences and Disorders, do I need any other prerequisites?

There are four prerequisite courses that are required of everyone by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for certification and are considered to be essential background for entering the graduate program.  These prerequisite courses are not a requirement in order to apply.  However, students will need to complete these courses prior to enrolling in the Master in Speech-Language Pathology program at HSU.

• Biological Sciences (one 4-hour credit course – lecture and lab)
• Physics or Chemistry (one 4-hour credit course – lecture and lab)
• Statistics (one 3-hour credit course)
• Social/Behavior Sciences (one 3-hour credit course)

For a list of accepted courses, please view the ASHA prerequisite courses.

Dr. Dee Ann Shelton
Director of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program
Assistant Professor

Christine Sanchez
Assistant Director of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program
Instructor

Dee Kirby
Clinic Director
Assistant Professor

Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) will need to complete at least 24 hours of leveling.  These courses can be completed at HSU. The leveling program at HSU begins each fall through the undergraduate CSD program.  Following the fall semester of leveling, students may apply to the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Central Application System (http://www.csdcas.org). HSU reserves up to three seats in the SLP program for leveling students who earn at least a 3.25 GPA in the program and meets the other admission requirements, including scoring well on the GRE and an acceptable interview. Leveling students at HSU may be provisionally admitted to the graduate program while awaiting completion of the spring semester.

Leveling courses required:

• Audiology
• Hearing Rehabilitation
• Phonetics
• Language Disorders
• Normal Language Development
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurology of Speech and Language
• Articulation and Phonological Disorders
• Speech and Hearing Science/Speech Acoustics

HSU Course Schedule of Leveling 

Student Handbook

Student Placement Request Form – Download the form, complete it, and email it to dlyla.kirby@hsutx.edu.

Summer Placement Request Form – Download the form, complete it, and email it to dlyla.kirby@hsutx.edu.

Hardin-Simmons University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, its amendments in 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, no qualified person will be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the University because of a disability.

HSU recognizes a student with a disability as anyone who has:

• a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity,
• a record or history of such an impairment, or
• is regarded as having such an impairment.

Contact Disability Services Office

disabilityservices@hsutx.edu
325-670-5842
https://www.hsutx.edu/academics/academic-resources/disability-services/

Students may file a complaint with the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) by writing to:

The Council on Academic Accreditation in
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850

For more information regarding the CAA’s complaint procedures as well as a link to the complaint form, students may visit their website:  CAA

If you’re considering earning a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, you may want to earn your bachelor degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Hardin-Simmons University.