Do you have recommendations for preparing my application?
Our Tips for Applying to Graduate School page includes guide videos and resource links to assist you in your application preparation process.
Do I need all of the prerequisite/foundation courses in order to apply to the program?
You can apply to the program with all, some, or none of the prerequisite/foundation courses. The amount of foundation courses that you enter the program with will impact your plan of study (POS).
How important is it to have a background in speech-language pathology?
We accept students with both speech-language pathology (SLP) and non-SLP backgrounds. The Admissions Committee does not consider one background more beneficial than the other.
What is the application deadline?
January 1 of each year.
What part of the application is the most important? What does the Admissions Committee consider the most important?
The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically; therefore, we encourage you to highlight all of your strengths in your application.
How long will the program take me to complete?
The length of the program is dependent on a variety of factors including how many foundation courses you enter the program with, if you choose to participate in a study abroad opportunity, etc. The curriculum is designed to be completed across required fall, spring, and summer terms.
You must have all of the foundation courses completed before you can enter the Clinical Practicum and Field Placement Sequence.
| Plan of Study | Estimated Time to Complete the Program |
|---|---|
None/some foundation courses already taken | 6-8 semesters |
| All foundation courses already taken | 5-7 semesters |
| Bilingual Extension Track | 6-8 semesters |
| Once accepted, please refer to your MS Guide and your Plan of Study for specific information. | |
Can you approve my foundation courses prior to my acceptance?
If admitted and once you deposit, you will begin to receive communication via email surrounding the advising process which includes reviewing your foundation courses, discussing your interests, and creating your plan of study.
What is the intensive track?
If you enter the program with all foundation courses and 25 observation hours completed prior to the start of the fall semester, you may be able to create a plan of study that is five semesters long. However, please note that every year we do have some students who start on the 5-semester plan and choose to switch to a 6-semester plan for a number of reasons.
Does your program cover both educational and medical speech-language pathology?
Yes! Our program is designed to provide academic and clinical training using a life-course perspective to train students to become generalist practitioners. Determination of a student’s field placement depends on many factors: knowledge, skills, performance in certain courses, performance in the department’s clinic, academic schedule, and field placement availability etc.
I am interested in working with one of the CSD faculty in their research labs. How can I express my interest? Can I get paid?
Once accepted, you can email the professor you are interested in working with to see if they have any volunteer opportunities. Paid positions are typically set-up on an individual basis, usually after a student has spent some time in the faculty member’s lab. Some faculty members have open lab meetings or have journal clubs.
Does NYU offer scholarships?
For information surrounding scholarships and financial aid, please contact the NYU Office of Financial Aid.
NYU Office of Financial Aid
StudentLink Center
383 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003-7011
Phone: 212-998-4444
Email: financial.aid@nyu.edu
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