Kansas State University

Communication Sciences and Disorders

The program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers the M.S. degree with an emphasis in speech-language pathology. It has clinical affiliations with a variety of professional sites including public school systems, acute care centers and rehabilitation hospitals. The speech-language pathology master's degree program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Graduates of the program are eligible for clinical certification by ASHA and are highly successful in passing the national examination (NESPA). The pass rate (first try) is 100% since year 2004. In addition, all graduates successfully gain employment immediately following their graduation.

The faculty and facilities of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program are housed in the K-State Speech and Hearing Center, in the Campus Creek Complex.The two major goals of the KSU Speech and Hearing Center are to provide high quality, comprehensive services to individuals with communication impairments and to provide graduate students with professional training in speech-language pathology and audiology. All services provided by graduate students are closely supervised by faculty members.

Communication Sciences and Disorders M.S. Program Admission Procedures and Forms

The M.S. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is focused on speech-language pathology. It is a full-time, two-year program, starting either in the summer/fall or spring semester. The majority (about 90%) of CSD undergraduate majors complete the program in six semesters (includes two summers). The exceptions typically relate to students who have deficiencies in their undergraduate curriculum from another program.

CSD Graduate Admission Criteria

To be considered for graduate admission with full standing, the applicant must have:

  1. A bachelor's degree
  2. Adequate undergraduate preparation in speech-language pathology or audiology or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program
  3. An undergraduate average of B or better in the junior and senior years
  4. An undergraduate average of B or better in the major
  5. A personal statement about interests and professional goals
  6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  7. Three recommendation forms completed by instructors or possibly other individuals who can attest to the applicant's suitability for graduate study in speech-language pathology

You can link to Handbook of Program Requirements (Adobe Acrobat) to learn details about the program including course work and clinical experiences.

CSD Graduate Application Procedures

You can obtain an application and information packet by either contacting Becky Wolfe at the address listed below or by linking to the following forms:

You must request that each undergraduate or graduate institution that you attended previously send two copies of official transcripts directly to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (address below). The program should receive your application materials, including one copy of the Graduate School application (do not send it to the Graduate School), two official copies of transcripts from each institution you've attended, official GRE scores, personal statement, and three completed forms of recommendation by February 1 for Fall admission and by October 1 for Spring admission. Deadlines for international applicants are as follows: February 1 for Fall admissions, August 1 for Spring admission.

International Applicants

In addition to the required materials previously listed, you should send an audio recording introducing yourself to the program (about 5 minutes of talking). Also note:

  • Official TOEFL Score

    Note: The FSHS Graduate Programs require a TOEFL of at least 600 (paper test), 250 (computer-based test), or 100 (internet-based test) to consider international applicants for admission. This requirement exceeds the minimum requirement by the KSU Graduate School.
  • Affidavit of Financial Support (Microsoft Word): This form is also on the back of the International Application for Admission. You must also submit the required supporting documentation. See specific instructions on this form.

CSD Contact Information

Questions about the graduate program or curriculum may be addressed to:

Jane Mertz Garcia, Ph.D. or Ann Bosma Smit, Ph.D.
Graduate Admissions, Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kansas State University Speech & Hearing Center
139 Campus Creek Complex
Manhattan, KS 66506-7500
(785) 532-6879
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Questions about deadlines and forms may be addressed to:

Becky Wolfe
Graduate Admissions, Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kansas State University Speech & Hearing Center
139 Campus Creek Complex
Manhattan, KS 66506-7500
(785) 532-6879

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