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Application

To apply for the MS-SLP program, prospective students must submit a completed application through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). 

All information must be submitted directly to CSDCAS and the application must be verified by CSDCAS prior to the application deadline to be eligible for review. The CSDCAS application includes detailed instructions for completing all application requirements. CSDCAS requires 4-6 weeks to process student information and verify transcripts. 

The following must be submitted through CSDCAS: 

  1. Completed and verified application.
  2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  3. Documentation of guided clinical observation hours (required) and undergraduate clinical hours (optional) that meets the requirements described in the handbook.
  4. Official documentation of English proficiency test scores, if required.
  5. Two letters of recommendation: 
    • At least one from an ASHA certified, licensed SLP practitioner or an SLP/CSD faculty member 
    • One can be from a professional reference (e.g., professor, employer, supervisor, volunteer coordinator, student organization advisor, etc.)

Applications will undergo a holistic review that considers academic performance, professional experiences, and alignment with program and university mission and goals.  Following initial review, qualified applicants will be invited to complete a virtual assessment, which includes video interviews and writing prompts. Applicants will receive an admissions decision within six weeks of completion of the application and assessment process. The application cycle will close six weeks before each start date to allow time for onboarding and orientation. 

The program utilizes rolling admissions. Reviews of applications submitted before the deadline will be reviewed as they are received. Offers of admission will be granted to qualified applicants until the cohort maximum is reached. Accepted applicants can defer their start date due to extenuating circumstances a maximum of two semesters without having to reapply. Deferral requests will be reviewed and accepted or denied by the SLP Director of Admissions.  

Guided Clinical Observation Hours (Required) 

The MS-SLP program requires completion of 25 hours of guided clinical observations in SLP prior to enrollment. Guided clinical observations must meet the requirements stated in the ASHA certification standards (Standard V-C). Documentation of guided clinical hours must meet the requirements outlined in the he OBU MS-SLP Academic and Clinical Handbook. 

Undergraduate Clinical Hours (Optional) 

The OBU MS-SLP program will apply a maximum of 50 clinical hours of on-site and in-person direct contact completed at the undergraduate level towards the required 400 hours of supervised clinical practicum as stated in the ASHA certification standards (Standard V-C). Documentation of undergraduate clinical hours must meet the requirements outlined in the he OBU MS-SLP Academic and Clinical Handbook.