Admissions for MS, Speech-Language Pathology

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

On-Campus:

• Opens: October 1st, 2026 Closes: January 15th, 2027 for Fall 2027 Admission

Online SPEAKS:

• Opens: July 1st, 2026 Closes: September 1st, 2026 for Spring 2027 Admission
• Opens: October 1st, 2026 Closes: January 15th, 2027 for Fall 2027 Admission

Requirements

Academic Requirement

• Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Test Requirements

• English Language Proficiency (ELP): Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language, and who do not hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, must submit higher ELP scores. Please refer to the Graduate Program Test Requirements page for specific score criteria.
• GRE: The GRE is not required for admission.

Program Pathways & Prerequisites

We offer three program formats tailored to different educational backgrounds:

• 2-Year On-Campus MS-SLP
  • For applicants who hold a degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences or have completed the leveling coursework requirement. Fall admission only.
• 3-Year On-Campus (Extended) MS-SLP
  • For applicants without a background in Communicative Disorders and Sciences and completed the foundational sciences and statistics prerequisites. Two semesters of leveling coursework is integrated into the program. Fall admission only. 
• 2-Year Online MS-SLP (SJSU SPEAKS)
  • Same as the 2-year on-campus program - designed for applicants who hold a degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences or have completed the leveling coursework requirement. Fall and Spring admissions.

Steps to Apply

For both the on-campus and online SPEAKS program, a two-step application process is required. Both components must be completed by the deadline to be considered for admission:

1. University Application: Cal State Apply
   1. Only one program choice may be submitted through Cal State Apply.
2. Department Application: Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS)
   1. Applicants may indicate their preference and may apply to both programs.

For more information about how to apply to the on-campus MS program, please read these instructions.

For more information about how to apply to the online SPEAKS program, please read these instructions.

To find more information about the MS in Speech-Language Pathology, please visit our program page for details.