Speech-Language Pathology, MS

A master's degree in speech-language pathology is required for Texas licensure and for the Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Upon completion of the master's degree, the student must complete a clinical fellowship and pass a national examination to receive licensure and certification. The master's program is nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in audiology and speech-language pathology.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted to the Master of Science program in speech-language pathology only during the summer term of each year. The application deadline is Feb. 1. To be considered for admission review, the applicant must submit the following materials:

To the Office of Research and Graduate Studies - Send the following to the ORGS, P.O. Box 13024, Nacogdoches, TX 75962:

• Online application to SFA's Graduate Studies through ApplyTexas
• Official transcripts
• Verbal, quantitative and writing GRE scores.

To the program - The speech-language pathology graduate program utilizes the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service, which allows applicants the ability to collect and submit graduate application materials. The following materials are required:

• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Official copies of GRE scores
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a professional in the field, one from an academic professional and one from any other source
• Autobiographical letter of application indicating why you chose speech-language pathology as a possible career and any experience you have had in the field
• Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders or equivalent (leveling coursework)
• Composite factor of at least 865 obtained by multiplying the combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores with the GPA of the last 60 undergraduate hours.

Degree Requirements