The Master of Arts program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology provides students with necessary academic and clinical experience to fulfill requirements for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the State of Ohio.

The department maintains student-training liaisons with many hospitals, clinics and schools in the Greater Cleveland area. Students also have the opportunity to gain clinical experience by providing speech, language, and audiological services to clients in the on campus Speech and Hearing Clinic. The graduate academic program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of ASHA.

How to Apply to the Graduate Program

The deadline for completed applications for admission in the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is February 1 of every academic year.  Applications received after February 1 will not be considered.

The SPH Supplemental Application should be sent to Donna Helwig at Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, MC-430, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

CSDCAS

The graduate program will be utilizing a new graduate admissions process for fall 2013.  All applicants should submit an application to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) as well as a supplemental application found on the Speech and Hearing website through Cleveland State University.  CSDCAS can be accessed at www.CSDCAS.org.  Applicants should follow the directions found on the CSDCAS website.  The CSDCAS application will require two letters of recommendation, a personal statement (also known as a statement of purpose), GRE scores, and official transcripts.

The statement of purpose should be double spaced between one to two pages in length.  Use one inch margin and a 12 point font.  The following questions should be answered in the body of the essay:

• What attracted you to the profession of speech-language pathology?
• Why do you think you would be successful in this profession?
• What influenced you to apply to CSU?
• What would you like for the Admissions Committee to know about you that may not be reflected in your application materials?

Additional Application Once Selected as a Candidate for Admission

Students who are selected as candidates for admission will then be directed to complete a third application to the Office of Graduate Admissions at Cleveland State University.  This will enable the Office of Graduate Admission to enter all of your identifying information into the CSU data bank.  You will be assigned a CSU identification number at that time.

Final Transcripts Once Student Commits to CSU

Finally, when students commit to the CSU graduate program, two copies of the final transcript from the degree granting institution is required.  One copy should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions, and the second copy should be sent to the CSU Speech and Hearing Program Office at 2121 Euclid Avenue, MC 430,  Cleveland, OH 44115.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to check the status of his or her application.  You will need to verify that all application materials have been received by CSDCAS and supplemental materials by our graduate program, prior to the February 1 deadline.

If you are interested in learning more about our program, feel free to read the strategic plan.

View the Speech & Hearing Program Stragegic Plan