Admission Requirements
When applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. (Speech-Language Pathology) program, you will need to submit several documents for review in two application systems.
CSDCAS Application Instructions:
- Create an account with CSDCAS.
- Complete & submit the CSDCAS Application; pay application fee.
- Goals Statement (upload with the application) All applicants are required to submit a goal statement as part of their application. The statement should follow the guidelines and must address topics 1 and 2 listed below.
- Guidelines: one page in length, 12 font size, one-inch margins on each side, single-spaced.
- Topics:(1.) Describe an experience (e.g., accomplishment, event, or challenging situation) that shaped you, changed your perspective, or sparked personal growth that relates to your plans to pursue graduate school. (2). Explain how you would contribute to the academic and clinical culture of our Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State. (3.) If there is any additional information you would like to share or clarify about your application, please do so.
- Resume (upload with the application).
- Three Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application).
- Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended by mailing directly to CSDCAS Verification Department | P.O. Box 9113 Watertown, MA 02471.
- GRE scores:
- Institution code 7461; scores may not be more than five years old at time of application.
- Goals Statement (upload with the application) All applicants are required to submit a goal statement as part of their application. The statement should follow the guidelines and must address topics 1 and 2 listed below.
Georgia State Application Instructions:
- Create a profile for the Graduate Application.
- Complete & submit the Graduate Application; pay the $50 application fee.
- Complete ALL components of the Graduate Application EXCEPT the following sections: writing sample, art portfolio, letters of recommendation.
- Goals Statement (upload with the application): All applicants must submit a goal statement as part of their application. The statement should follow the guidelines and must address topics 1 and 2 listed below.
- Guidelines: one page in length, 12 font size, one-inch margins on each side, single-spaced.
- Topics: (1.) Describe an experience (e.g., accomplishment, event, or challenging situation) that shaped you, changed your perspective, or sparked personal growth related to your plans to pursue graduate school. (2). Explain how you would contribute to the academic and clinical culture of our Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University. (3.) If there is any additional information you would like to share or clarify about your application, please do so.
- Resume (upload with the application).
- Official Transcript(s): minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
- GRE scores:
- institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application.
Please Note:
- The CSD program is a two-tiered application process. One application should be submitted in CSDCAS and one Georgia State Graduate Application with the required materials here for admission.