On-Ground MA/MS SLP and Online MA SLP Admissions Requirements
- CSDCAS Application
- Faulkner Graduate Application
- Letter of Introduction - submitted through CSDCAS
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Academic transcript indicating an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution - submitted through CSDCAS
- Evidence of successful completion of academic coursework in
- normal language development
- phonetics
- anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing
- speech science
- phonological and articulation disorders
- language disorders
- audiology
- statistics
- biological science
- physical science (physics or chemistry)
- social/behavioral science
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Competitive GRE score - submitted through CSDCAS
- Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 must be from faculty in the CSD/SLP major) - submitted through CSDCAS
- Signed Essential Functions document submitted through CSDCAS
- Application fee of $75
- Submit a 2-5 minute video of the student answering the following questions:
- Why does the student want to be an SLP?
- Why does the student want to attend Faulkner University for his/her graduate training and what makes the student a “good fit” for the Faulkner SLP grad program?
- What challenges does the student anticipate coming into graduate school, both academically and clinically and what measures will he/she take to overcome them?
- Explain a situation wherein the student encountered conflict, and what measures the student took to remediate that situation.
International Students
In addition to the above admission requirements, the MA/MS SLP program requires the following items from international students:
- TOEFL 100 iBT score or IELTS 7.5 overall score for applicants whose native language is not English
- Affidavit of Support for each individual source of funding
- Bank Statements that support each source of funding
- Copy of Valid Passport
For additional information, contact CHSAdmissions@faulkner.edu
Leveling courses required for students with a major other than CSD or SLP
- normal language development
- phonetics
- anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing
- speech science
- phonological and articulation disorders
- language disorders
- audiology
- statistics
- a biological science
- a physical science (physics or chemistry)
- a social/behavioral science
Faulkner will begin offering leveling courses in Fall 2023. Each course is offered in an 8 week fully online format, but it is only offered once per year.
Essential Functions Document
All applicants are required to sign and submit the Essential Functions document as a part of the application packet. Access the Essential Functions document here.
Steps to Apply
- Complete Faulkner online application
- Complete CSDCAS application
- Pay the application fee (debit or credit card) when you submit your application online
- Send official copies of transcripts from each university attended to CSDCAS
- Submit your personal Letter of Introduction and Essential Functions through CSDCAS
- The 3 Letters of Recommendation must be submitted directly to CSDCAS.
- Submit your personal video, which was recorded on YouTube, through CSDCAS.
For more information, please contact:
Graduate Enrollment
Faulkner University
Graduate Admissions
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109-3398
334-386-7343
CHSAdmissions@faulkner.edu
Financial Aid
Faulkner’s Financial Aid Office is happy to assist you with financing your education.
Seat Deposit
Upon admission to the on-ground/online Master's SLP program, students will be required to pay a $500 deposit to secure their seat in the cohort for that year. This deposit is non-refundable.