Admission Requirements

The MA Online degree program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the areas required for a career in speech-language pathology. This program of study provides students with the knowledge to pursue a satisfying and rewarding career in health care, medicine, research, or education.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

• Bachelor's degree. For students who enroll in the program, an official transcript with Bachelor's degree posted must be received by the Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) department prior to the beginning of the first semester. 
• 3.0 minimum overall undergraduate grade point average. 
  
• A minimum score of 100 IBT on the TOEFL for students whose native language is not English. 
• A grade of "B-" or better is required in communication sciences and disorders courses (see courses below with an *).
• A "B-" or better is also strongly recommended for all ASHA required courses.
• Distance requirement - you must live within 4 hours of driving distance to the university in order to qualify. 
• Official GRE scores

Students entering the professional preparation program in speech-language pathology must have a well-rounded undergraduate degree with a major in communication disorders or complete a set of prerequisite courses related to science and human communication prior to beginning the graduate program. The table below shows the minimum required courses. All of the content areas below must be completed prior to enrollment in the graduate program.  If an offer of admission is made, the Department of CSD reserves the right to rescind the offer if all prerequisites are not completed as directed.  Once admitted, failure to complete prerequisites may prolong your program, increase the total cost of your degree, and possibly delay graduation.

Students who do not meet the admission requirements stated above may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must maintain a 3.0 average during each of their first two semesters of study to be admitted to full status and to be eligible for financial aid if available.

Students entering the Speech-Language Pathology Online program in speech-language pathology must complete required prerequisite content in the areas listed on the table below prior to enrollment. These courses can be taken at any university that offers them. The courses offered at the University of Cincinnati are listed on the table.  Applicants can be in the process of completing the courses when they apply to the program. We do, however, recommend that you have completed some speech and hearing courses prior to application to help our admissions committee determine your potential for success in our program. 

Upon acceptance into our program, we will review your prerequisites in detail. Please note that you must earn a B- or better in communication sciences & disorders coursework. If you do have a grade lower than a B- we expect you to retake the course prior to beginning your graduate program. Verification of courses in your application does not confirm that a course meets our required criteria.

*Communication sciences and disorders prerequisites that require a "B-" or better and must be    
   completed prior to entering the program.
** Communication sciences and disorders prerequisites in which we recommend a "B-" or better.   

• Online courses are not offered every semester at U.C. Check OneStop Course Planning Guide. The prerequisite courses can be taken at any time during or following your undergraduate degree program (if not completed during your undergraduate program). Students may apply for admission into the graduate program while taking the prerequisite courses. Because admission to the graduate program is competitive, successful completion of the prerequisite courses does not guarantee admission into the graduate program. Grades for the prerequisite courses are just one part of the complete application file.

Register for the prerequisite classes online at Onestop. Information about course offerings, fees, registration dates, and answers to frequently asked questions can also be found on the Onestop website.  Until such time as you are accepted into the graduate program, you will be taking classes through the OneStop Student Service Center.

Prior to registration, completion of a Basic Data Form is required. Please allow 3 business days for processing. The university Office of the Registrar will contact you by email with registration credentials.