Graduate Programs

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Program (M.S.)

Admission Requirements

Admission into the degree program in Speech-Language Pathology requires the following:

1. A minimum GPA of 3.00 in major courses.
2. An overall GPA of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 credits.
3. Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or similar degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students must have completed the required undergraduate courses (see below). OR
   For those with Bachelor's degrees in other fields, completion of required undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited institution.
   
   Undergraduate Course Requirements
   

   To meet certification standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) students must complete the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents. These courses must be completed prior to beginning graduate school at a regionally accredited university. Students who have not completed these courses need to apply to our Programs for students with degrees in other fields.

   • Programs for Students with Bachelor's Degrees in Other Fields

   Students who have completed at least 7 of the 9 listed speech-language pathology courses can apply to the traditional 2-year masters program but need to complete the missing courses at Towson University before graduation. Students should realize that taking these courses does not satisfy credit requirements for the graduate degree and may delay graduation.

   
   Speech-Language Pathology Required Prerequisite Courses

   1. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
   2. Phonetics
   3. Language and Speech Development in Children
   4. Speech Science, or Speech and Hearing Science
   5. Introduction to Audiology
   6. Phonological and Articulation Disorders
   7. Children's Language Disorders
   8. Aural Rehabilitation
   9. Introduction to Clinical Practice or Clinical Methods

   Additional Required Prerequisite Courses

   To meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's minimum requirements for certification, students must complete undergraduate courses in the following four areas listed below. Students who are missing coursework in one or more of these areas will need to complete the missing courses before graduation from the Master's program. Courses can be taken at Towson University or other colleges or universities. CLEP or advanced placement exams are also accepted. Students must submit official transcripts or test documents verifying completion of these requirements to the Graduate Program Director. These courses will not satisfy credit requirements for the graduate degree and may delay graduation.

   1. Biological and/or Life Sciences
   2. Physical Sciences
   3. Social Sciences
   4. Mathematics
   
   
4. The application deadline for the speech-language pathology graduate program is January 15, for admission the following fall. Students must submit the following application materials to:
   
   College of Graduate Studies and Research
   Towson University
   7800 York Road, Suite 216
   Towson, MD 21252-0001
   
   
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   2. Three Recommendation Forms (at least 2 from Faculty in the profession)
   3. GRE Scores (completed within the last 3 years)
   4. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate programs: if applicable, grades from the previous fall semester should be included.
   5. A 1-page personal essay about the reasons why you selected this profession.

Spring Admission: Students are generally admitted for the fall semester only. However, if space is available, 1-2 students can be admitted for the spring semester. Students interested in spring admission must have outstanding application credentials because courses are taken out of sequence. Students interested in a spring admission should contact the Graduate Program Director in Speech-Language Pathology by the preceding September to see if space is available in the program.

Transfer Students: The department only accepts transfer students on a space available basis. Transfer students can only transfer up to 12 units of study. Contact the Graduate Program Director in Speech-Language Pathology for more information.

Students Who Speak English as a Second Language: Students who do not speak English as a first language need to submit TOEFL Scores as part of the admission process. A TOEFL score of 600 or better is required for admission (200 or better on the Computer version). Students who submit TOEFL scores must also meet with the Graduate Program Director for an interview prior to making an admissions decision.

Admissions Decisions: Admissions decisions are typically made by the first week of March. Students who are accepted into the program are invited to an Open House to meet faculty and learn more about the program.  

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu