Doctoral Degree

Application Process

1. Nonrefundable application fee of $50
2. Completed application
3. Official transcript indicating conferral number of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology by a regionally accredited institution with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2
4. Documentation of the Certificate of Clinical Competence (copies of all professional certifications, licenses, or relevant credentialing materials)
5. Vita documenting professional experiences and continuing education activities, professional affiliations, publications and/or presentations. Supporting documentation of continuing education, publications and/or presentations is recommended
6. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to be successful in doctoral studies, e.g., employers, faculty members, and professional in-field colleagues. (These must be professional references submitted on the forms provided.)
7. Written responses to questions relating to the field of communication sciences and disorders
8. The results of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), taken within the past five years, must be submitted

An application is considered complete when all required documents have been received. The admissions committee will review the documents and determine if an applicant will be scheduled for an oral interview. The final decision to admit a student will be made following the oral interview and review of all supporting documentation.

Prospective international students who have completed degrees at universities outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated and their degrees confirmed by a NSU-approved evaluation service. Applications for such an evaluation are available online at www.jsilny.com or from the FSEHS student services department at 800-986-3223, ext. 8605. A prospective student is responsible for all fees incurred for this evaluation. Applicants who may qualify for admission will be required to participate in an oral interview.