CSD Master's Program Direct Admit Requirements
CSD Master's Program Direct Admit Requirements
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CSDÂ Direct EntryÂ
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½±â€™s communication sciences and disorders undergraduate degree is a pre-professional speech-language pathology program that prepares students to serve children and adults with a broad range of communication disorders.Ìý
Incoming students are eligible to apply for pre-admission to the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders should they meet eligibility requirements.
CSD Freshman Direct Entry Eligibility Requirements
(High school seniors applying)
- Prerequisite coursework of college preparatory high school curriculum. Â
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.00 scale for Overall GPAÂ
- Demonstrate the ability to fulfill the Core Functions of the Speech-Language Pathology profession to complete an MS in CSD ÌýÌý
- A standardized test score is not required for admission to the program; however, students need to be aware that standardized tests (state boards) are required to become a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist. Â
Sophomore, Junior, and Transfer Direct Entry RequirementsÂ
(Students who have completed 48-60 hours of undergraduate coursework at Rockhurst or at another accredited university) ÌýÌý
- Achieve a cumulative annual GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for Overall GPA Â
- Achieve an annual GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.00 scale for Science, ASHA pre-requisite courses, and CSD coursesÂ
- Demonstrate the ability to fulfill the Core Functions of the Speech-Language Pathology profession to complete an MS in CSD ÌýÌý
Continuation Â
Students who have earned a seat in the CSD program through the direct admit entry point are encouraged to seek counseling from advisors, faculty, and the student success coaches on any problems that might interfere with acceptable academic progress. Failure to seek such counseling and to establish communication on such matters will disqualify the circumstances as a valid reason for poor academic performance or expression of attitudes that do not meet the generally accepted ethical standards of the health care profession.
In order to maintain the seat that you have earned in the CSD program through the direct admit entry point you will need to do the following: Â
- Maintain an annual GPA of at least 3.5 for the following: cumulative GPA, science courses, ASHA prerequisite courses, and CSD courses (on a 4.0 scale)
- Demonstrate the ability to fulfill the Core Functions of the Speech-Language Pathology profession to complete an MS in CSD
- Complete all prerequisite classes as specified by the Communication Sciences and Disorders program Â
- Demonstrate progression toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree by the end of the fourth year (before entry into CSD curriculum) Â
- Active membership in the RUSSLHA Organization (the CSD student club) by attending a minimum of three meetings per year. Â
- Meet annually with a CSD program representativeÂ
Post-Bachelor's Leveling Program Admittance into CSD Master's Degree Program
A post-bachelor’s leveling program in communication sciences and disorders is also available, designed to give individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another discipline a path to earning a graduate degree in CSD. The leveling program allows admitted students to complete the necessary prerequisite courses to begin graduate studies in speech-language pathology. Students accepted into the leveling program are provisionally admitted to the Master of Science in CSD program.
For more information on the application process, contact Graduate °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½± at 816-501-4220 or graduate@rockhurst.edu.Ìý