Speech-Language Pathology Master's Requirements

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

1. Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a 3.00 in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses.
2. Admittance to approved status typically requires an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences Disorders or equivalent Post-Baccalaureate Program.
3. Three letters of recommendation. Academic references are preferred.
4. Admissions for summer and fall enrollment and the award of financial aid will be based on applications completed by January 15.
5. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department.

   1. A minimum of 67 semester credits in a major field, including the credits granted for a thesis or an independent study.

   2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.

   3. A maximum of 9 credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution.

   4. Satisfactory performance on a comprehensive final examination.

   5. Required CSD Courses:

1. Course List

   Code	Title	Credits
   CSD 525	Introduction to Research in Speech-Language Pathology	3
   CSD 530	Audiology for SLPs	2-3
   CSD 532	Aphasia	3
   CSD 533	Investigations in Child Language	3
   CSD 534	Advanced Speech Sound Disorders	2
   CSD 536	Stuttering and related disorders	2
   CSD 538	Voice Disorders	3
   CSD 542	Augmentative and Alternative Communication	3
   CSD 550	Motor Speech Disorders	2
   CSD 551	Dysphagia	3
   CSD 572	Right Hemisphere Damage	3
   CSD 580	Interprofessional Health Care	1
   CSD 583	Evaluation and Service Delivery	3
   CSD 584	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1-16
   CSD 585	Externship	1-16
   Thesis or Independent Study (Must complete one.)
   CSD 998	Thesis	4
   CSD 997	Independent Study	2
   Electives
   CSD 595		1-3
   CSD 597	Special Problems in Communication Disorders	1-3
   Total Credits 67-70