An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt.The M.A. in Communicative Disorders with a specialization in audiology is available to Doctor of Audiology students in good standing who require a master’s degree prior to their fourth year external placement. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 in Au.D. course work taken at NIU. Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology- A minimum 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate work. Competitive scores on the GRE General Test. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.