If you see yourself as an SLP practitioner who is dedicated to your clients and community, Pacific is your place.
Admissions
Our school utilizes holistic review for admissions. This process is a comprehensive approach to the evaluation of application materials that ensure our review committee assesses the experiences, attributes, and academic metrics of an applicant simultaneously (Addams et. al, 2010). This approach allows for balanced consideration of strengths and challenges across these domains. Holistic review is rooted in the vision, mission, and values of the Pacific CSD program and emphasizes diversity as a crucial element in the admissions process.
Interview Days Following review of your application, you may be invited for a virtual interview occurring during one of Pacific’s popular Interview Days. During this event, you can get a better sense of the program through a welcome session with faculty and scheduled time to talk with current students without facutly or staff present. At the same time, we can learn more about your personal experiences and how they align with CSD’s vision, mission, and values.
How to Apply Visit our website for instructions and to fill out the online application.
If you have a question about certain courses or admissions information, please email csd@pacificu.edu.
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Average number of students in each cohort
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full-time faculty
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Average number of states represented in the incoming class of 2020
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AVERAGE AGE of student
Current SLP students studying notes from Aphasia class.
Getting Ready Our admission decisions consider many factors:
Strength and breadth of the academic record
Essay responses
Knowledge and motivation for the profession
Letters of recommendation
The content of application forms and the care with which they have been prepared
Communication
Application Evaluation
Getting Ready Want to join the Pacific University Speech-Language Pathology family? Your next step is to apply. Our online application can be completed using the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS).
Prerequisite Coursework The CSD faculty consider the following criteria vital to your success in the professional curriculum. You must complete all prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment. Take a look at our prerequisite worksheet for further information or consult the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Grade Point Averages A minimum 3.00 GPA overall and 3.25 GPA in CSD prerequisite coursework is highly recommended.
Observation Hours Candidates must have completed the minimum 25 hours of clinical observation with an ASHA-certified SLP, and provide appropriate documentation, prior to the start of the Master’s program.
Letters of Reference You are responsible for securing three letters of reference from individuals who can comment about your qualifications for our program. It is required that two must be academic.
Criminal Background Check Upon acceptance and prior to matriculation, students will undergo a criminal background check, at their own expense. A criminal background check is a condition of matriculation into the program.
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Semester Credits
biological science
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Semester Credits
Physics or Chemistry
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Semester Credits
statistics
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Semester Credits
social and behavioral science
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SEMESTER CREDITS
Phonetics
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SEMESTER CREDITS
Speech Science
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SEMESTER CREDITS
Anatomy and Physiology of speech and swallowing mechanism
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SEMESTER CREDITS
speech and language development
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SEMESTER CREDITS
audiology | aural rehabilitation
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SEMESTER CREDITS
neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
We look for candidates with strength of character, interpersonal skills, leadership experience, and proven academic ability.
