CSDCAS: MGH Institute of Health Professions

Information about MGH Institute of Health Professions

Program Information | Application Details | Interviews & Visit Days | Other Requirements | Non-U.S. Applications

Institution Name: MGH Institute of Health Professions

Program Type: Speech Language Pathology

Program web address: www.mghihp.edu/csd

E-submit application deadline for 2011-12 cycle (YYYY-MM-DD): 2012-01-15

Program contact: Brett DiMarzo

Program contact telephone: 617-726-3140

Program contact Email: admissions@mghihp.edu

Program start date for 2012 entering class (YYYY-MM-DD): 2012-09-04

Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with CSD degree:

Profile of most recent entering class:

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	55
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	55
Percent IN-STATE applicants accepted
Percent applicants accepted who do not have undergraduate CSD degree	50%
Percent OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted
Percent CANADIAN applicants accepted
Percent INTERNATIONAL (non-US / non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about class profile

Rolling admission process: No

Required supplemental application: No

Required additional supplemental materials:: Yes

If yes, items : prerequisite checklist; supplemental essay specific to MGH IHP

Supplemental application fee: No

If yes, amount:

Supplemental materials deadline (YYYY-MM-DD): 2012-01-15

Link to supplemental forms or instructions: http://www.mghihp.edu/files/admissions/prereq.csd.pdf

Interview required: No

Telephone or Skype interview accepted: N/A

Interview date(s) (YYYY-MM-DD): N/A

Link to information about interviews:

Pre-admission visit day: information sessions are held each month from Sept. to Dec. Dates are on the website. Individual visits can also be arranged by contacting Dr. Nicholas at mlnicholas@mghihp.edu

Post-admission visit day : Yes

If yes, date(s) (YYYY-MM-DD): TBD

Link to information about visit day(s): http://www.mghihp.edu/admission-financial-aid/information-sessions/communication-sciences-reading.aspx

Bachelor's degree required prior to enrolling into the CSD program: Yes

Link to program's prerequisite webpage: http://www.mghihp.edu/admission-financial-aid/apply/default.aspx?program=Communication+Sciences+and+Disorders°ree=csdMSSLP

Course prerequisites

Course prerequisite name or subject area	Required, Recommended, or Conditionally Required	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours	Lab Required	Additional clarifying information (if any)
Introduction to Communication Disorders	Required
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism	Required
Introduction to Phonetics and Acoustic Phonetics, including learning the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)	Required
Introduction to Audiology (not Hearing Science)	Required
Language Acquisition (Development of Language in Typical Children)	Required
A course in biological science (e.g. biology, human anatomy)	Recommended			No
A course in social science (e.g. sociology, psychology, education)	Required			No
A course in physical science (e.g. physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology)	Required			No
A course in math (e.g. calculus, algebra, statistics)	Required			No

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required: Yes

Program's GRE college code: R-3513

Last acceptable GRE test (YYYY-MM-DD), if applicable:

Oldest GRE score considered (YYYY-MM-DD), if applicable: 2007-1-15

GRE table (if available / applicable):

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE score for accepted students
Verbal
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing
Analytical Writing Percentile
Composite (verbal & quantitative)
Composite Percentile

Number of references required: 3

Types of evaluators accepted:

Evaluator Type	Applicant must send reference from one or more evaluators in the category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator type ACCEPTED	Evaluator type NOT ACCEPTED
Speech Language Pathologist		x
Audiologist		x
Professor in CSD		x
Professor: Other Fields		x
Academic Advisor		x
Supervisor / Employer		x
Teaching Assistant			x
Health Care Professional		x
Politician / Elected Official			x
Friend			x
Family Member			x
Co-worker			x
Clergy			x
Other			x

Additional information about program's reference requirements: Students should try to have at least one academic reference, unless they have been out of school for more than 10 years. In that case all three references may be from non-academic professionals.

Clinical observation hours completed prior to matriculation: No

GPA Requirement (if available / applicable):

GPA Requirement	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
Program-specific Prerequisite
Additional information about program's GPA requirements (if any)

Custom essay question: Discuss your personal and professional experiences, your academic interests and objectives, and your career aspirations. Address how and why you feel the MGH Institute of Health Professions can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. Include any other information you believe is relevant.

Citizenship requirements: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, F-1 Visa students

Non-native speaker submission of TOEFL scores: Yes

Non-U.S. coursework submission policy: Applicants who did not receive their undergraduate degree in the United States must have their degree transcript evaluated by an educational credentialing agency. Credentialing agencies are listed on our website.

Canadian coursework submission policy: If the undergraduate degree is received at an institution where the language of instruction is not English, a transcript evaluation is required.

Additional information about foreign coursework policy: When requesting a transcript evaluation, please request a course-by-course evaluation with grades. Original transcripts from foreign institution should be submitted as well.

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