Speech Pathology and Audiology admissions
Undergraduate program admissions
B.S. degree application process
The bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology is a pre-professional program that equips students with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue graduate school and advanced clinical training in this rewarding field. Applications to the undergraduate program are submitted through the University of Nevada, Reno Admissions.
Graduate Special application process
The Graduate Special/Second Bachelor's classification is for students who have earned a bachelor's degree and wish to take graduate courses without enrolling in a graduate program leading to an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.). Applications to enroll as a Graduate Special student are submitted through the University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School.
Graduate program admissions
Applicants to the Speech Pathology graduate programs must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and/or Audiology, a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and/or Audiology in process, or a Graduate Special program in process or completed.
- Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must have successfully completed the following four general education courses as part of their undergraduate coursework or prior to beginning graduate study in the master's program at UNR:
- One course in Biological Science (lab not required)
- One course in Physical Science (e.g., physics or chemistry)
- One course in Behavioral Science (psychology, sociology)
- One course in Statistics
M.S. degree application process
Two separate applications are necessary for admission to the Speech Pathology program. To be considered for admission to the Speech Pathology M.S. program, applicants must (1) Complete an application in CSDCAS and (2) Complete a separate application to the University of Nevada, Reno's Graduate School, and pay the corresponding fees.
A full application must be submitted to CSDCAS and you must pay the fee before you can apply to the University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School. The following materials should be submitted directly to CSDCAS:
- All official transcripts
- From every undergraduate and graduate institution attended.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- What experiences have influenced your desire to be a speech-language pathologist? Use experiences from your life, education, work, volunteer opportunities, research, leadership or other activities to compose your statement. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself, your interests and motivations as well as to highlight your undergraduate and/or previous graduate career. You may also discuss the relevance of your recent activities and elaborate on your academic interests.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Letters should be by a professional such as a professor, clinical supervisor or supervisor in related clinical/educational field. Letters of recommendation are required to be submitted electronically.
- Questions
- During the graduate school application process, you will be asked to respond to online questions. Please do not use AI. We are looking for authentic, thoughtful answers.
All application materials listed above must be received by January 15 to be considered for admission to the program for the following Fall Semester. Only completed applications will be considered; therefore, it is recommended you submit all materials well in advance of the deadline.
If you have any questions regarding the CSDCAS application process, please review the CSDCAS contact information.
A very short application to the University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School is also required, but you will not need to re-submit the other materials submitted to CSDCAS. A full application must be submitted to CSDCAS (step 1).
To start the application, follow these directions:
- Access the application through the Graduate School's online application portal.
- Click create account to create a username and password and then log in and complete the short application.
- Pay the Graduate School application fee and submit.
If you have any questions regarding the Graduate School application process, please contact the University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School.
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Graduate Selection Committee will review completed applications and will select an incoming class of students and will select students to place on an Alternate/Wait list. After the committee completes the selection process, the Dean of the Graduate School must approve the recommendations. The Graduate School notifies all applicants of their status (accepted or not accepted).
Students who are considering applying to the University of Nevada, Reno are encouraged to visit the program. We suggest making an appointment before arriving so that arrangements for a productive and informative visit can be made.
Ph.D. degree application process
We are currently accepting applications for our doctoral program. Areas of concentration include child language development, voice disorders and dysphagia, among others. Stipends are available. Prospective candidates should reach out to the faculty member whose research aligns with their interest for a doctoral program of study.
Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program in Speech Pathology must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School of the University of Nevada, Reno as well as additional program criteria. These requirements ensure that the student has the necessary course work in the basic sciences and in the professional area, has been employed as a speech-language pathologist, and can supervise student clinicians.
Questions?
For more information about the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, please contact Pradyumn Srivastava, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director, Graduate Studies.