College
- Center City Campus
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree Earned
- Master of Science
Program Length
2 years
Program Type
- On Campus
Entry Term
Fall
Contact Information
Program
901 Walnut Street
6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Admissions Information
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) is a graduate degree program for students with either a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders or those bachelor's prepared at a regionally accredited institution.
Our department partners with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). Applications to this program are sent to and processed by CSDCAS.
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Application Deadlines
Application Open Date: July 15, 2021
Application Deadline: Rolling Admission to February 1, 2022
To be considered complete and eligible for review, a CSDCAS application must be verified and all applicable documents must be submitted in the directed manner and received by the program deadline date.
Prerequisites
Degree & GPA
Students must complete their Bachelor’s degree at a regionally-accredited institution before the start date of the program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in prerequisite coursework are required.
Prerequisite Coursework Requirements
All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited institution with a grade of a “C“ or above to fulfill the requirement. The majority of prerequisite courses should be completed at the time of application, and all math and sciences prerequisite courses are required to be completed within seven years of application.
Course Type |
Semester Credits Required |
|---|---|
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
3 |
Language Development |
3 |
Phonetics |
3 |
Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech and Swallowing Mechanism * |
3 |
Speech and Hearing Science |
3 |
Introduction to Audiology |
3 |
* Lab is not required
In addition, the Council for Clinical Certification (CFCC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requires that you have all of the following courses for certification:
Course Type |
Semester Credits Required |
|---|---|
Biological Science * |
3 |
Physical Science ** |
3 |
Statistics |
3 |
Social Science *** |
3 |
* Any human-based biology course. A lab is not required.
** Must be chemistry or physics. A lab is not required.
*** Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology
Observation Hours
Thomas Jefferson University’s Speech-Language Pathology Department requires students observe licensed speech-language pathologists who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence for a minimum of 25 hours in at least two different settings. Jefferson does not have a specific form required to log observation hours; please complete the observation hours section of CSDCAS to document your observation hours.
Technical Standards / Other Requirements
To be admitted to the MS-SLP program, you must also meet the following requirements:
- Agree to adhere to ASHA’s Code of Ethics, including ASHA’s rules regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
- Attest that you possess the essential functions required to practice speech-language pathology, as outlined in the Essential Functions Document.
Application Requirements
CSDCAS Application
Create an account in CSDCAS through the CSDCAS portal and follow the directions to complete the application.
Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended to CSDCAS using the Transcript Request Form. Send official transcripts to CSDCAS at:
CSDCAS
PO Box 9120
Watertown, MA 02471
If your coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit a course-by-course evaluation from one of the following international evaluation agencies:
CV/Resume
Include your CV or resume on the CSDCAS application in the "Extracurricular Activities, Honors, Work Experience and Licenses" section.
Test Scores
Students can submit official GRE scores directly to CSDCAS.
Personal Statement/Essay
Complete the essay found on the CSDCAS application. Your personal essay should address how your personal, educational and professional background will help you to achieve your goals in Speech-Language Pathology.
Recommendation Letters
Three letters of recommendation are required to complete your application. One academic letter of recommendation is required. The other two letters of recommendation can be from a volunteer or professional supervisor or manager, or additional academic references.
Letters from family, friends, or co-workers will not be accepted.
Volunteer/Work Experience
Submit documentation of all volunteer or work experience in CSDCAS, include experiences both within and outside of healthcare.
Other Requirements
To be admitted to the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences Speech- Language Pathology program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Agree to adhere to ASHA’s Code of Ethics, including ASHA’s rules regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
- Attest that you possess the essential functions required to practice speech-language pathology, as outlined in the Essential Functions Document (PDF).
International Students
Please see our additional information for applying as an International Student.