Admissions Requirements for the MS SLP program
- Before enrolling, applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- All prerequisite coursework must be completed before enrolling; coursework is presented
on the Speech and Hearing Science minor webpage.
Speech and Hearing Science minor - Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate degree transcript. Initially, applicants can submit an unofficial transcript, but an official transcript is required following graduation from the undergraduate institution.
- Applicants must submit documentation of having completed 25 guided observation hours of speech and language therapy; this documentation must be completed by a therapist holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). These hours have to be completed before being engaged in clinical training.
- Students must submit a letter of intent describing what has drawn them to speech and language pathology, why they are interested in pursuing graduate education and their career aspirations.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s readiness for graduate studies are also required. At least two letters should be from faculty who taught the applicant during undergraduate studies.
- GRE scores are not required.
Applicants selected to move forward (finalists) must complete a recorded interview. Directions and prompts for the interview will be shared with the finalists.
How to Apply
- Applicants to the MS SLP program must apply online to Binghamton University.
- In addition, the applicant should email all documents (.pdf format) for the application to slp@binghamton.edu.
- This program uses a rolling application deadline; apply anytime!
Required documents
- Completed MS SLP application with all required documents
- After acceptance, a final transcript is required for enrollment
NOTE: Binghamton University cannot issue immigration documents needed for F1/J1 status to international applicants to the MS-SLP program. Thus, we cannot admit international students seeking F/J status.
Application Review and Decision Process
- The Division of SLP Academic Success and Admissions Committee reviews all applicants to determine if an offer of admission will be extended.
- Consideration of most applicants will be completed before final official transcripts are available.
- Successful applicants are offered regular admission contingent on meeting all prerequisites, including minimum GPA upon completion of undergraduate coursework.
- All admissions requirements must be met before students can register for fall semester classes.
Holistic Review
The Division of SLP acknowledges that candidates can demonstrate their potential for success in various ways beyond traditional measures of academic achievement. Therefore, we utilize a holistic review process.
We thoroughly review all aspects of the application materials to assess whether the applicant possesses the qualities that contribute to successful degree completion. This process helps us determine whether the applicant has the necessary academic qualifications for admission and the skills and experiences required to conduct research and complete the degree.
The holistic review process ensures that no single factor determines whether a student is accepted or excluded from admission. One of its main principles is to acknowledge that an applicant's strengths could compensate for a weakness in another area. By carefully considering an applicant's strengths, achievements and potential contributions to the academic environment of the MS SLP program, the Binghamton University Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and the community, this review process helps the faculty identify the students most likely to succeed.
