Communication Sciences and Disorders

Policies

Admission

Applications for admission are competitive and must be received by February 1 for the following fall semester. If a vacancy occurs during the academic year, mid-year admission is possible.

Applicants should have attained: 

1. a competitive score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
2. a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
3. professional coursework
4. three statements of recommendation
5. submission of a writing sample in the form of a letter of intent 

Provisional Admission: Applicants who have not attained the above GPA (3.0) may be admitted provisionally on the basis of their performance on the GRE (contact department for specific requirements and prior experience). 

Financial Assistance

A limited number of graduate assistantships in Communication Sciences and Disorders are available. Applications can be obtained online from the College of Graduate Studies and Research and should be filed by February 1 for the following academic year or until positions are filled.

Additional Information

Graduate study is fundamentally different than undergraduate work, as graduate students are expected to demonstrate superior academic performance. To be recommended by the faculty for graduation, each student's Plan of Study is reviewed individually for deficiencies.

Honesty Policy

As members of Minnesota State University, Mankato community, students assume the responsibility to meet the academic obligations in a fair and honest manner. This responsibility includes avoiding such activities as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion. Please refer to the University policy on academic honesty for definitions of terms and explanations.