Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREE OFFERED 

M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology

CAMPUS OPTIONS

Main Campus (Union, NJ)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Summer:  January 15
Fall:         February 15
Spring:     No Spring Admission

NOTE: Applicants may only submit one application per year.  We are not able to review an application for both the Summer and Fall entry terms during a given academic year

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This advanced study program is designed to prepare students for professional positions as Speech-Language Pathologists in hospitals, institutional, and school settings. They will be able to identify, assess and enhance the communicative skills of individuals with a variety of communication disorders in a variety of settings. These disorders include articulation, language, voice, fluency, cognition and swallowing. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and meets the academic and practicum requirements of the New Jersey Licensing Board in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiologist as well as Speech-Language Specialist certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Students holding degrees in disciplines other than Speech Pathology may apply to the program and, if admitted, will be required to successfully complete prescribed undergraduate coursework before becoming fully matriculated in the Master’s Program: Introduction to Communication Disorders; Phonetics; Anatomy & Physiology of the Ear & Speech Mechanism; Language Development; Disorders of Speech Production & Voices; Audiology; Speech Science., and Neuroscience.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• GRE (Graduate Record Exam) test scores
  • CSDCAS Institution Code 2436
• Video Personal Statement
  • SLP applicants are required to upload a video personal statement to YouTube.  Click here to learn more.
• Departmental interview may be required
• Three letters of recommendation
• Professional Resume/CV
• Completed CSDCAS application
• Completed Kean University Supplemental Application
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants whose native language is not English). Exceptions can be made for students who have completed at least 6 credits of college level English courses from a U.S. institution, or who have submitted SAT or ACT exam scores.

Students who are offered admission may request a deferral for one academic year.  Applicants may not defer from summer to fall.

Apply Now Through CSDCAS

Complete the Supplemental Application

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 57 credits
• Six credits of research in Speech-Language Pathology
• Minimum of 400 supervised clinical hours
• Praxis Exam in New Jersey Certification as a Speech/Language Specialist
• Comprehensive examination

 

TOTAL OF 57 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM

 

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION
grad-adm@kean.edu 908.737.7100

Program Co-coordinators
DR. JOANNE CASCIA & DR. SUSAN MANDEL East Campus- EC 104J T. 908.737.5822 gradcoordinatorcdd@kean.edu

 

Updated 8/28/17