Q1: If I do not have an undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences or Communication Sciences/Disorders, can I apply to the MA program?
If your undergraduate degree is in another discipline, you must complete the prerequisites before beginning our MA program. We will accept a Speech-Language post-baccalaureate degree from any accredited university. Course prerequisites may be completed through our Speech-Language Pathology Essentials online course offerings or at another institution. A Google search of Speech Language post-baccalaureate programs will guide you to schools that offer this program.
Q2: When are the CSDCAS departmental supplemental graduate applications accepted?
We only accept applications for Fall admissions (no Spring enrollment).
Applications can be submitted October 1st – January 12th.
STUDENTS APPLYING TO THIS DEPARTMENT MUST ADHERE TO OUR JANUARY 12th DEADLINE.
Q3: What is the tuition for Graduate School?
Tuition and student fees are posted on the SDSU Cashier’s Office site.
Q4: Do I need to complete the Statement of Purpose on the Cal State Apply application?
No, as you will be submitting an Essay to the department via your CSDCAS supplemental application, you do not need to complete the Statement of Purpose on the Cal State Apply application. Simply write “Essay submitted directly to department” in this section.
Q5: Do I need to choose a credential program when submitting my Cal State Apply application?
No, you do not need to choose a credential program. Students earn their SLP credential as part of the masters program and all credential paperwork is completed near the end of the program.
Q6: When can I begin submitting transcripts to Graduate Admissions?
Do not submit transcripts to Graduate Admissions prior to submitting the Cal State Apply on-line application. Upon receipt, SDSU will e-mail you a Student Red ID # in 10-15 business days. Receiving this Red ID indicates that an electronic file has now been created for you so transcripts received can be matched to you. If you attended SDSU before, you will use the same Red ID number, so you can begin submitting transcripts as soon as your application is submitted.
Q7: Do I have to submit transcripts from every school I attended?
Students who received their undergraduate degree from SDSU do not need to submit an SDSU transcript as Graduate Admissions can access those transcripts electronically. If you attended any other universities or junior colleges and those grades appear on your SDSU transcript, then you do not need to submit transcripts for those schools. All other students must submit transcripts from all schools attended. If you participated in a study abroad program and those courses and grades appear on your main transcript, you do not need to submit the study abroad transcript. If the courses and grades do not appear on your main transcript, you do need to submit the study abroad transcript. Please see our admissions instructions for transcripts in a language other than English. All transcripts, including SDSU, must be submitted to CSDCAS.
Q8: Do I have to wait for my final grades before submitting transcripts?
No, you do not need to wait for final transcripts for classes in progress at the time you apply. If admitted to SDSU, those will be requested at a later date.
Q9: Can I submit letters of recommendation from employers rather than former professors?
Yes, but letters of recommendation from employers do not carry the same weight with the admissions committee as letters from former professors as the letters are used to gauge academic performance, not job performance.
Q10: Can I track the progress of my application on-line?
Yes, at the same time you receive your Red ID you will receive instructions on setting up your WebPortal account. Graduate Admissions will also e-mail bi-weekly reminders to students with incomplete applications. You can check the status of your Cal State Apply application and transcripts through WebPortal. You can track the status of your online supplemental department application through your CSDCAS account.
Q11: What happens if I neglect to submit either the Cal State Apply application or the department online application?
Your file will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Q12: When will I hear if I have been accepted into the program?
Admission decisions will be made and you will be notified via email in late February or early March.
