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Speech-Language Pathology

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Communication Sciences and Disorders Master of Arts/Master of Science

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Program Description

This department offers both the Master of Science (MS) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. The MA degree requires standard proficiency in one approved foreign language. The MS degree does not have foreign-language competency requirements. The graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is an intensive program, normally involving a minimum of 5 semesters (one year, nine months) of study and full-time clinical practicum training. A total of 55 credit hours are required, of which 36 are didactic and 19 are clinical experiences. For additional information, see the Graduate Information section of the University Catalog.

Please note: The entire application is due January 15th. Letters of recommendation and GRE scores must be submitted by January 15th as well.

Program Admissions Requirements

The minimum GPA requirement for admission is a 3.0. Our average admission profile for an incoming graduate student for fall 2018 was a 3.83 GPA and a GRE score of 309. These are only averages, and we admit candidates above and below these values.

Prospective graduate students must apply for admission through the University of Utah “Apply Yourself” online application system.

Application for admission includes

  • Please upload your transcripts to the online application. They must be legible and have the school’s name on them. Copies Of Unofficial Transctipts Are Acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be requested upon admittance into the program.

  • GRE scores: Send your GRE scores to the institution code 4853 for the University of Utah.

  • See the attached for the suggested format for the Statement of Purpose.

  • Provide a 2-5 page original writing sample. The writing sample can be an academic paper, however, it must be a clean copy and your own work, it cannot be a group project report. Clinical reports are not acceptable.

  • Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty that teach Speech-Language-Hearing courses.
    Note: Current University of Utah students must complete the Permission to Release Education Record for each U of U faculty member for letters of recommendation. Please allow ample time for the faculty member to assist you with this part of the application process.

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