Department of Communication Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology Program
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The Speech-Language Pathology program offers a 75-credit hour program beginning in the summer semester. Our curriculum spans 6 semesters for full-time students. For prospective applicants, we are unable to accommodate one-on-one tours or meetings, but we do offer an annual open house. We currently have a limited number of graduate assistantships. If you are accepted into our program, there is a $200 acceptance fee. For additional information, please refer to our admissions requirements located here, or email our admissions chair at rfior1@lsuhsc.edu.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Communication Disorders will begin accepting applications for the Masters of Speech-Language Pathology each fall for admittance the following summer.
The Speech-Language Pathology program uses CSDCAS in its application process.
- Click here to enter the CSDCAS webpage
- Only completed and verified applications will be considered. Transcripts must be submitted to CSDCAS 8 weeks before the application deadline to allow time for verification. It is the student's responsibility to monitor the application's progress and ensure it is completed and verified by the deadline.
Timeline for application
Applications received and verified by the deadline will be given priority. Applications received after priority deadlines will be considered on a space available basis. If you require assistance filling out the application, please contact the Office of Disability Services at ods@lsuhsc.edu or at (504) 568-2211.
The application deadline for the class beginning in May, 2026 will be announced in Fall, 2024.
Speech-Language Pathology Admission Requirements in Addition to the Application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (in a 4.0 system).
- Minimum grade point average of 3.5 for pre-requisite courses is preferred.
- Documentation of 25 hours of observation of speech-language pathology practice is preferred.
- Letters of Recommendation, at least one from a faculty member
- Personal Statement
- Graduate Record Examination Test
GRE scores will be waived for the [year[ Admissions Cycle. The program uses a multi-faceted
rubric to determine admissions based upon GPA, personal statement, and personal interview.
- Letters of Recommendation
All applicants must seek 3 letters of recommendation. One must be from an academic source. The academic source must speak to the applicant’s (1) relevance of career goals, (2) aptitude for graduate-level study, (3) potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and (4) respect for cultural differences.
- Personal Essay
All applicants seeking admission to the Masters program in Speech-Language Pathology must submit a typed personal essay. Applicants must respond to the following:
- Relevance of career goals,
- Aptitude for graduate-level study,
- Potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and
- Respect for cultural differences.
A prompt is provided on the CSDCAS application site.
Other Information
Admissions Coordinator Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the department should you have questions or concerns.
Rachel Fiore, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Transfer Credit Policy
The Masters in Speech-Language Pathology program will not accept transfer of Speech-Language Pathology coursework taken by an applicant in any other MS, MA, or MCD program. Applicants who have left a different program will need to apply to begin with the next cohort and take all classes in the LSUHSC-New Orleans Speech-Language Pathology curriculum.