Speech-Language Pathology Master's Requirements
Complete these requirements for a master's in Speech-Language Pathology.
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a 3.00 in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses.
- Admittance to approved status typically requires an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences Disorders or equivalent Post-Baccalaureate Program.
- Three letters of recommendation. Academic references are preferred.
- A personal statement. In your personal essay, please address the following in 500 words or less. Describe how your experiences have shaped you. Explain what distinguishes you from other qualified applicants. Share your long-range goals.
- Admissions for summer and fall enrollment and the award of financial aid will be based on applications completed by January 15.
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- Upon admission, students must meet the Essential Functions required by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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:
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Course List Code | Title | Credits |
CSD 525 | Introduction to Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | 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 583 | Evaluation and Service Delivery | 3 |
CSD 584 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 1-16 |
CSD 572 | Right Hemisphere Damage | 3 |
PSYC 541 | Advanced Univariate Statistics | 3 |
CSD 998 | Thesis | 4 |
CSD 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
CSD 585 | Practicum in the School Setting | 10-16 |
CSD 595 | Research Problems in Speech-Language Pathology-Audiology | 1-3 |
CSD 597 | Special Problems in Communication Disorders | 1-3 |
CSD 580 | Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect
future terms. Updates are published annually in April.
Licensure Requirements
This program meets the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in
several states. Check our licensure map for more details.
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In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School
of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program.
Graduate Requirements