Admissions – MSLP

MA/MS 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 of 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
• Application fee of $75

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 who 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 graduateenrollment@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

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

1. Complete Faulkner online application
2. Complete CSDCAS application
3. Pay the application fee (debit or credit card) when you submit your application online
4. Send official copies of transcripts from each university attended to CSDCAS
5. Submit your personal Letter of Introduction and Essential Functions through CSDCAS
6. The 3 Letters of Recommendation must be submitted directly to CSDCAS.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
All application materials must be received by this date for the student to receive full consideration for admission.

Expected Date for Admission Offers: March 15, 2020
Tuition and Fees for 2019-2020 
Tuition per credit hour: $750
Clinical Fee (yearly, charged in the Fall semester): $975
(There is no additional fee for out-of-state residents or international students)

For more information, please contact:

Graduate Enrollment
Faulkner University
Graduate Admissions
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109-3398
334-386-7343
graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu

Financial Aid

Faulkner’s Financial Aid Office is happy to assist you with financing your education.