MA Program Admission Process

ALL application components must be received by February 1. Please note the earlier deadline for the CSDCAS application (January 15) and allow for processing times as posted on their site. Applications submitted or completed after the February 1 deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis. We do not accept spring applications.
 

Admission Requirements

Admission to the master's program in speech-language pathology is made on a competitive basis. For average GPA, test scores, completion rates, and employment rates for students accepted into and graduating from our program, see CSDCAS profile (MA-SLP) and Program Effectiveness.

All applicants must have a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework. Please contact the WSU Graduate School if you have questions about whether your transcript is acceptable. Scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (www.gre.org) or Miller Analogies Test (www.milleranalogies.com) are also required. Institution codes for WSU are 6884 (GRE) and 2090 (MAT). Exams must be taken within the last 5 years.

Applicants with a degree NOT in CSD will need to satisfactorily complete leveling prerequisite coursework (see MA Curriculum). With the exception of a few courses taken during the graduate program, all prerequisites must be completed prior to or during the application process. A grade below C in a prerequisite course is not acceptable and should be repeated.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores for either the TOEFL or the Academic Module of the IELTS examination with their application. Scores from the speaking portion of the internet-based TOEFL (IBT) or the SPEAK test are also required. Test information is available at www.ets.org and the institution code for WSU is 6884. Exams must be taken within the last two (2) years. The minimum acceptable scores for each test are: TOEFL -- 79 internet-based or 550 paper-based; IELTS -- overall band score of 6.5; TOEFL speaking component -- 23; and SPEAK -- 50.
 

Application Process

Step 1 -- Materials to be submitted to the centralized application service (CSDCAS):
Deadline: January 15, 2013

It is strongly recommended that you review the CSDCAS “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) page before starting your application. If you experience problems or have questions, please contact CSDCAS Customer Service at 617-612-2030 or csdcasinfo@csdcas.org.

1. Online CSDCAS Application (https://portal.csdcas.org)
2. Application Fee
3. Statement of purpose
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Official transcripts

Note: Official test scores must be sent to the WSU Graduate School. You will only be required to self-report test scores on the CSDCAS application.

Step 2 -- Materials to be submitted to Wichita State University:
Deadline: February 1, 2013

Mailing Address: WSU Graduate School, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0004.
Phone: 316-978-3095     Email: gradinqu@wichita.edu

1. Online application (Application for Admission to the WSU Graduate School). You may also download and mail the paper application.
2. Application Fee.
3. Two official copies of transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. DO NOT send WSU transcripts.
   • If you attended a school in the U.S. that sends electronic transcripts, they should be sent directly to jane.hodge@wichita.edu(U.S. citizens) or jordan.oleson@wichita.edu (international students).
   • Applicants should check with the Graduate School for instructions on submitting transcripts from schools outside the U.S.
4. Examination scores
   • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
   • TOEFL or IELTS
   • TOEFL speaking component or SPEAK

Step 3 (optional) -- Submit applications for financial support:
Details about departmental funding opportunities are available at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=csd&p=/financialaid. Links to the WSU Office of Financial Aid and external resources are also provided.