To directly continue into Monmouth’s M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology Program, students must successfully meet all undergraduate degree requirements as well as the following standards:

• Bachelor’s Degree: All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University by May of their 3rd year if enrolled in the 3+2 track.
• Coursework in Minor: Successfully complete 18 credits of coursework in Speech-Language Pathology via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor with a B or better in each Speech-Language Pathology course. Applicants must also successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C or better in each course: statistics, biological science (related to vertebrates), physical science (Physics or Chemistry only), and social/behavioral sciences in order to meet Certification Standard IV-A of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification requirements for Speech-Language Pathology. It is required that students complete these courses prior to June 15 of their enrollment year in the graduate program. For more information about this coursework, visit asha.org. Any student who does not meet all these requirements is no longer permitted to admit directly into the M.S.Ed. Program in Speech-Language Pathology. The student may continue to complete the B.S. in Health Studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders on their planned schedule (in three years); however, the student would need to apply to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program with a full application, including all requirements in place at the time of application (e.g., GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) and will compete for a spot in the graduate program (admission is not guaranteed).
• Grade Point Average: The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale as of January of the enrollment year in the graduate program and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite courses (with no single prerequisite course grade of less than B as described above). Any student who does not meet all these requirements is no longer permitted to admit directly into the M.S.Ed. Program in Speech-Language Pathology. The student may continue to complete the B.S. in Health Studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders on their planned schedule (in three years); however, the student would need to apply to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program with a full application, including all requirements in place at the time of application (e.g., GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) and will compete for a spot in the graduate program (admission is not guaranteed).
• Written and Oral Communication Skills: The student must demonstrate both written and oral communication skills at a level that supports training in both clinical and professional interactions with persons receiving speech-language-swallowing services and relevant others. The Department of Speech-Language Pathology will formally assess written communication in year 1 of the 3+2 program (freshman year) and oral communication in year 2 of the 3+2 program (sophomore year). Any student who fails to demonstrate adequate written and oral communication skills as described above is no longer permitted to admit directly into the M.S.Ed. Program in Speech-Language Pathology. The student may continue to complete the B.S. in Health Studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders on their planned schedule (in three years); however, the student would need to apply to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program with a full application, including all requirements in place at the time of application (e.g., GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) and will compete for a spot in the graduate program (admission is not guaranteed).
• Demonstration of Ethics, Empathy, Problem-solving, and Professionalism: The student must demonstrate that they possess a high level of ethics, a level of empathy that allows for working with vulnerable populations, a high level of problem-solving, and outstanding professionalism. The Department of Speech-Language Pathology will formally assess ethics, empathy, problem-solving, and professionalism in the beginning of year 3 of the 3+2 program (junior year). Any student who fails to demonstrate adequate levels of ethics, empathy, problem-solving, and professionalism as described above is no longer permitted to admit directly into the M.S.Ed. Program in Speech-Language Pathology. The student may continue to complete the B.S. in Health Studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders on their planned schedule (in three years); however, the student would need to apply to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program with a full application, including all requirements in place at the time of application (e.g., GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) and will compete for a spot in the graduate program (admission is not guaranteed).
• Continuance in the 3+2 program: Completion of the 3+2 program is required for direct admission into the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology Program. Any student who wishes to complete the B.S. in Health Studies with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders at a slower pace will forfeit direct admission into the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology Program. In this case, the student would need to apply to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program with a full application, including all requirements in place at the time of application (e.g., GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.) and will compete for a spot in the graduate program (admission is not guaranteed).
• The Graduate Studies application fee will be waived for students who are on track to successfully complete the 3+2 program at the time of graduate admissions into the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology Program.
• Essential Skills and Standards: Students are required to acknowledge the requisite essential skills and standards required for successful practice of Speech-Language Pathology at the time of transition between the B.S degree and the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology degree program.

Questions should be referred to Dr. Patrick Walden: 732-923-4622, pwalden@monmouth.edu

Admission to the 3+2 program is contingent upon successful completion of the program requirements. At the start of the student’s final undergraduate year at Monmouth (year 3), students will submit a Graduate Cohort Application for evaluation; the Graduate Studies application fee will be waived for students in the 3+2 program.

To continue on to the Monmouth’s SLP program, students must successfully meet all undergraduate degree requirements as well as the following standards

• Bachelor’s Degree: All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University by May of their 3rd year if enrolled in the 3+2 track.
• Prerequisites: Successfully complete 18 credits of prerequisite coursework in Speech-Language Pathology via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor with a C of better. Applicants must also successfully complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better: course content in the areas of statistics and biological, physical and social/behavioral sciences in order to meet Standard IV-A of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It is required that students complete these courses prior to June 15 and their enrollment in the graduate program. For more information about this coursework visit asha.org.
• Grade Point Average: Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite courses.
• The Graduate Studies application fee will be waived for students in the 3+2 program.
• Once your application has been verified by CSDCAS and imported by Monmouth University, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your Applicant Portal. Through this portal, you will be able to sign and upload the required Essential Skills and Standards Acknowledgement Form.
• Resumes: Recommended but not required.

We encourage you to contact the Financial Office with any questions you may have. They may be reached at: 732-571-3463 or finaid@monmouth.edu.

Here are some important things to know:

• Scholarships and grants awarded for undergraduate study may only be applied to your undergraduate degree program. All undergraduate awards will not continue once you enter your graduate program. 

• Financial aid for graduate students is different, and we encourage you to work directly with the Financial Aid Office to plan for financing your graduate education.

• Summer financial aid is available via a separate application process.  Typically the aid available during the summer is limited to loans, both federal and private, but each student’s financial aid eligibility is different and you are encouraged to consult with the Financial Aid Office to develop a plan based on your individual circumstances.

• During the graduate portion of your program, you will be billed at the graduate tuition rate in effect at the time you are enrolled in graduate coursework.

Students interested in residing on-campus while enrolled in summer coursework will be housed in a double room with kitchen access. Accommodations will also include a shared living space and bathroom. The cost of summer housing adjusts from year to year. Students in the Bachelor’s + Master’s program will receive priority summer housing.