Apply to Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
草榴视频 University participates in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Central Application Service, known as the application. The CSDCAS application itself must be submitted by January 15.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, the materials noted below must also be submitted to by January 15, 2025. Once the materials and application are verified by CSDCAS, they will be reviewed by 草榴视频's admission committee. The verification process may take up to 4 weeks. Please note that grades from the fall of the admission cycle are required and that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that a completed application and all materials are submitted by the application deadline. Only applications will all required materials will be reviewed. All materials must be submitted via CSDCAS; pleae do not send any materials directly to the Speech-Language Pathology program.
It is important to understand the application process before submitting your application. Please read the at the start of the application process.
In addition to the electronic , applicants must submit the following materials directly to CSDCAS.
- Personal Essay. A two-part essay must be submitted directly to CSDCAS specifically addressing 1) interest in 草榴视频's speech-language pathology clinical program; 2) answering a question related to artificial intelligence and personalized care. The essay (both parts) must not exceed 2 pages.
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be submitted directly to CSDCAS. Please note that fall 2024 grades are required (via transcript or Academic Update feature in CSDCAS).
- Three academic/草榴视频 letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to CSDCAS. Three letters of recommendation are required and only the first three received will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Please only submit letters from faculty, supervisors, and other 草榴视频s who are able to discuss your ability to succeed in a graduate program in speech-language pathology, including academic and personal characteristics that may contribute to your achievement.
- Optional: Resume
- Prerequisite Course Information Form
- This form is required only for applicants who will not be completing or have not completed an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology or communication science disorders. Only prospective students who have or will have a speech or communication science disorders degree and or include a completed Prerequisite Course Information Form (plus all other required documents) will be considered for admission.
Important Note: The Speech-Language Pathology program does not require GRE scores. Any GRE score reports sent to CSDCAS or to 草榴视频 University Maryland will not be reviewed.
Application Clarifying Interviews
For the Fall 2025 admission cycle, the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program may require invitation-only interviews for candidates as deemed necessary by the admission committee. If deemed necessary for an application, an invitation to schedule an interview will be sent via email. If you do not receive an invitation to an interview no further action is required to be considered for admission. Neither an invitation to an interview nor no invitation to interview is to be interpreted as a favorable or unfavorable indicator of admission.
Inter草榴视频al Applicants (Supplemental Materials)
In addition to the documents above, the following documents are also required if applicable.
- Official English language exami草榴视频 scores are required for applicants who have not earned (or will not be earning) a bachelor's or higher degree from a college or university where English is the sole language of instruction. A list of accepted English language exams can be found on the English Language Exami草榴视频 Requirements page. Applicants submitting TOEFL scores should submit them to CSDCAS using Institution Code C122. Applicants submitting other English exami草榴视频 scores should contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu.
- All non-U.S. transcripts, except those from English-language Canadian institutions,
must be translated and evaluated by an approved inter草榴视频al academic record evaluation
service and sent to CSDCAS, not 草榴视频. Following are recommended evaluation services.
- : A Course-by-Course level evaluation is required.
- : A Detail Report is required.
- : A Course Analysis Evaluation is required.
- : A Course-by-Course evaluation is required (either the WES Basic or the WES ICAP are acceptable).
Language Policy
In accordance with the , Standard V-A, "The applicant must have demonstrated skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into 草榴视频 practice." Further, "For oral communication, the applicant must have demonstrated speech and language skills in English, which, at a minimum, are consistent with ASHA's current position statement on . In addition, the applicant must have demonstrated the ability to write and comprehend technical reports, diagnostic and treatment reports, treatment plans, and 草榴视频 correspondence in English."
Additional Application Information
It is the policy of departmental admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful exami草榴视频 of an applicant's academic qualifications (and 草榴视频 background, if applicable) precedes every admission decision. The Speech-Language Pathology Admission Committee looks for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and graduate records. Academic and/or 草榴视频 references and the application essay are also given significant weight in making the decision.
Notifications of admission decisions are sent by email. Prior to matriculation, individuals will be informed of additional courses or prerequisites requiring completion before commencing their graduate studies. Please see the list of requirements in Degree Requirements. Applicants who accept an offer of admission must submit an enrollment deposit to secure a position in the program. This deposit is applied toward the first semester's tuition. An orientation for Speech-Language Pathology graduate students is scheduled in late August.
Additionally, admittance to the Master鈥檚 program in Speech-Language Pathology is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Each applicant who accepts an offer of admission into the program will be required to obtain, pay for, and pass a criminal background check. These background checks are routinely required by the 草榴视频 Clinical Centers, schools, hospitals and other agencies that participate in the clinical education of our students. Failure to pass a criminal background check may make an applicant ineligible to complete requirements and result in revocation of acceptance into the graduate program. Additional information regarding the criminal background check process is included at the time of admission.
Prior to matriculation, students are required to provide health and immunization documentation to 草榴视频 University Maryland.
For more information about the 草榴视频 University Maryland graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology please join us for an information session or tour.
Important Licensure Information
草榴视频 University Maryland offers several programs leading to 草榴视频 licensure within the State of Maryland. States and other jurisdictions vary in what professions they require to be licensed and the requirements for licensure within their borders. 草榴视频 University Maryland programs are designed to prepare students to apply for licensure exams in the state of Maryland. Students planning to become licensed in another state other than Maryland should contact the licensing agency for that state or jurisdiction to determine the appropriate requirements of the state-specific licensing board. Application Materials
Contact Information
Questions regarding the application process and submission of documents?
CSDCAS Customer Service- Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
617-612-2030
csdcasinfo@csdcas.org
Questions about the 草榴视频 Speech-Language Pathology program?
草榴视频 University Office of Graduate Admission
Telephone 410-617-5020
Toll-free 800-221-9107, ext. 5020
graduate@loyola.edu
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草榴视频 University Maryland does not discriminate and prohibits discrimi草榴视频 on the basis of race, color, or 草榴视频al origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification covered by federal or state law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to admission or employment. The designated compliance officer to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504), is David Tiscione, Director of Title IX and Bias Compliance (105 Jenkins Hall, 410-617-5171, dmtiscione@loyola.edu). Inquiries about the application of Title IX, ADA, or Section 504 may be made to David Tiscione, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Inquiries about discrimi草榴视频 related to any other protected class aside from sex or disability may be made to Rodney Parker, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (Humanities 224, 410-617-2201, rparker1@loyola.edu), OCR, or both.
The 草榴视频 University Maryland nondiscrimi草榴视频 policy and grievance procedures and information regarding how to report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimi草榴视频 can be found in the following places:
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草榴视频 University Maryland is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students.
Accessibility Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@loyola.edu or 410-617-5020.
