Note: A complete description of all essential functions can be found through the Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
To obtain additional information about required CSD prerequisites, please review the information for our undergraduate program.
International applicants must have their overseas credentials evaluated and successfully complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Additional information about these requirements can be found through International Admissions.
For the past 5 years, we have averaged approximately 290 applicants per year with 27-32 students enrolled per year.
Due to the high interest in our on-campus master program in Speech-Language Pathology, it is not possible to grant individual interviews to each interested student. Applicants are encouraged to attend our Virtual Informational Sessions to receive information regarding the application process, pre-requisites and other academic and clinical aspects of the program. Our Virtual Informational Sessions will be on Sept. 25th, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. EST and Oct 2nd, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Email us your name and the date of the Virtual Information Session you will be attending at [email protected].You need to register at least 48 hrs. in advance of the selected date. Zoom links will be emailed the day before the selected Virtual Session. Family and friends are welcome.
For the past five years, the average overall GPA of admitted students is approximately 3.78, with average GRE scores at the 50th percentile or higher for all three areas (verbal, quantitative, analytic).
All Master’s students must be enrolled as full-time students for 5 semesters (Fall 1, Spring 1 Summer, Fall 2, Spring 2)
The curriculum for the Master’s ON-CAMPUS Program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to meet the 2020 ASHA Certification Standards, as well as the requirements for licensure by the NC Board of Examiners in Speech—Language Pathology and Audiology and the NC Department of Public Instruction. A typical course sequences is listed below. However, all admitted students will meet with the Director of Graduate Study during the first semester to make modifications to the course sequence, if necessary.
| Term | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | CSD 606 Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults | 3 |
| CSD 614 Language Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| CSD 629 Dysphagia | 3 | |
| CSD 627 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | 1 | |
| CSD 671 Beginning Clinical Practice in SLP | 5 | |
| CSD 638 Minor Area Clinical Practicum | 1 | |
| Spring 1 | CSD 604 Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| CSD 616 Motor Speech Disorders | 3 | |
| CSD 637 P, A, I: School-Age | 3 | |
| CSD 632 Introduction to Research in CSD | 3 | |
| CSD 678 Advanced Clinical Practice in SLP | 5 | |
| Summer | CSD 608 Seminar in Cleft Palate | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CSD 605 Seminar in Medical Aspects of SLP | 3 | |
| CSD 678 Advanced Clinical Practice in SLP | 5 | |
| OR | ||
| CSD 677 Internship in Communication Disorders | 3-9 | |
| Fall 2 | CSD 600 Professional Issues and Ethics | 3 |
| CSD 612 Augmentative/Alternative Communication | 1 | |
| CDS 636 P.A. I – Birth to 5 | 3 | |
| CSD 677 Internship in Communication Disorders | 9 | |
| Spring 2 | CSD 633 Special Projects in CSD Research | 3 |
| CSD 677 Internship in Comm. Disorders | 9 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 66 |
All ON-CAMPUS students will have sufficient clinical experiences to meet the requirements for ASHA certification and NC Board of Examiners’ licensure. During your first year, all of your clinical experiences will be on the UNCG Campus or at other sites in the Greensboro area. Some of the potential sites include
During your second year, you will be involved in externships at a wide variety of facilities. These include:
Tuition and fees for all degree programs at UNCG are determined by the university. Here are the current rates for in-state and out-of-state students. Additional financial information can be found through the Graduate School.
Each year, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is awarded a limited number of tuition waivers and graduate assistantships. All students accepted into the Master’s ON-CAMPUS Program in Speech-Language Pathology are eligible for these and there is no separate application. We will let accepted students know as soon as possible if they are receiving a GA position and/or a tuition waiver. In addition to tuition waivers and GAs, awards can be found through the School of Health and Human Sciences scholarships and the Graduate School scholarships. Please contact these groups directly for additional information.