Cumulative GPA, GPA in the major, and/or last 60 credits GPA greater than 3.0
Excellent letters of recommendation
A strong, well-written personal statement
Demonstrated proficiency of the English language as required by the Graduate School. Please see http://gradschool.psu.edu/prospective-students/how-to-apply/new-applicants/requirements-for-graduate-admission/
The completion of several undergraduate courses (see required coursework below)
25 clinical observation hours MUST BE completed prior to enrollment as a M.S. student
GRE: Graduate Record Examination
Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be submitted but are not required.
Personal Statement
All applicants must submit a personal statement. To the extent permitted by the current development of your plans, the personal statement should include the following:
Your long-term professional or academic goals
The position you hope to obtain after your graduate work is completed, and your preference among alternative types of positions
The specialized interests you intend to pursue in such a position
The age group you plan to work with or study
Your reasons for selecting the plans you have described
What you consider to be your strengths
What you consider to be your challenges
How attending graduate school in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State University will meet your goals
Anything you wish to say that might be relevant to your application, personal needs, and planned area of graduate study
International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60