Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program

  • Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree in speech, language & hearing sciences (SLHS) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum GPA in the required major courses of 3.0, and no required course grade below a “C.” Note that no more than one course required for the major may be retaken; this course may not be retaken more than once. SLHS prerequisite courses include:
    • SLHS 200 Introduction to Communication Disorders
    • SLHS 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders Lab
    • SLHS 210 Phonetics
    • SLHS 215 Leadership in Healthcare
    • SLHS 300 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing
    • SLHS 310 Introduction to Audiology
    • SLHS 315 Hearing Science
    • SLHS 320 Speech Science
    • SLHS 330 Development of Language
    • SLHS 335 Cultural and Structural Linguistics
    • SLHS 340 Neurological Bases of Communication and Swallowing
    • SLHS 350 Introduction to Clinical Methods and Observation
    • SLHS 351 Introduction to Clinical Methods and Observation Lab
  • Successful completion (no grade below a C) of all required supporting coursework in the SLHS major including:
    • Concepts in Biology I Lecture (BI 111)
    • Concepts in Biology I Lab (BI 113)
    • Physics of Sound (PY 103)
    • Elementary Statistics (MA 131)
    • Introduction to Psychology (PS 110)
    • Child Development Psychology (PS 252)
    • Introduction to Research in Health Science (HS 204)
    • Professional Interactions in Healthcare Settings (HS 309)
    • Education in the U.S. (ED 302)
    • Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 301)
  • Completion and documentation of a minimum of 25 hours of guided observation of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist or ASHA-certified audiologist prior to enrollment in the graduate program.
  • Submission of one of the following standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, Praxis I) prior to matriculation into the graduate program
    • Because this program can lead to CT State Department of Education certification as an SLP, a basic skills test in reading, writing, and math (e.g., SAT, ACT, Praxis Core, GRE) is required with no minimum score or expiration date on when the exam was taken. This is a Connecticut State Department of Education requirement. The program highly encourages students to pursue the CT certification, even if not planning on working in a school at the time of graduation. School systems are the number one employer of licensed SLPs.
  • Successful development and demonstration of interpersonal, professional and critical-thinking skills and as evidenced by:
    • Attestation Form from a SHU faculty member who has had the student in class and an employer/ coach/ supervisor (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the program)
    • Documentation of professional skills in at least three classes (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)
    • Successful demonstration of collaboration and problem-solving skills during a mock problem-based learning session (completed by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)
  • Successful demonstration of understanding of the SLP program mission and profession as evidenced by submission of a reflection statement (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)
  • Students who meet this criteria will be required to submit a $500 enrollment deposit (applied to first semester tuition) to secure their seat