Program Overview

Application Requirements

The admissions standards for the online master of science program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders are the same as the requirements for the on-campus program.

Application Deadlines

NYU Steinhardt's online master's in speech-language pathology program offers rolling admissions, with multiple start dates per year in January and September. Applications are reviewed throughout the year.

Application Deadline Table

Admissions Criteria for the Online Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

It is recommended that applicants meet at least one of the following grade point average (GPA) requirements, based on a 4.0 scale:

• A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for baccalaureate studies
• A minimum 3.2 GPA in any communicative sciences and disorders foundation courses you have taken. The admissions committee reviews applications holistically, and the GPA requirement is one of many factors that will affect your admissions decision. Note: This program does not require GRE scores for admission.

Application Checklist

In addition to completing the online application, you will need to submit the following items:

1. Current Resume/CV: Be sure to include any relevant work experience.
2. Transcripts: Upload copies of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended, including study abroad programs and community college. Please note that unofficial transcripts must include the following:
   • Name of institution
   • Student name
   • Student ID
   • Semesters
   • Course title and grade received
   • Grading scale (if different than 4.0 scale)
   • Level of study
   • Degree conferral date (if degree granted)
3. Two Letters of Recommendation: These two letters should come from academic references who know you and can speak to your academic qualifications in relation to your field of study. You may provide a third clinical recommendation, but it is not required.
4. Personal Statement: Your personal statement is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to the New York University's Department of Communicative Science and Disorders Admissions Committee. Your statement should describe your motivation for pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology, as well as your goals, interests, and career plans, including how you plan to be a culturally responsive practitioner.
5. Enrollment Verification: If you are currently enrolled in non-matriculating classes, you will be required to submit an enrollment verification form that includes the start and end dates of the term.
6. Degree Conferral: If you are currently pursuing a degree, we will require a document that states the date your degree will be conferred.
7. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE Scores (If Applicable): These scores are only required if your native language is not English and you did not receive the equivalent of a four-year US undergraduate degree in which the main level of instruction was English.
8. Non-Refundable Application Fee: A $75 non-refundable application fee is required upon submission of your application.

Additional Information

All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents living in the United States throughout the duration of the program. Speech@NYU's ETS code for TOEFL scores is B498. Students living outside of the United States are not eligible for the program at this time.