CSDCAS: Ohio University

Information about Ohio University

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

Institution Name: Ohio University

Program Type: Speech Language Pathology

Program web address: www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/academics/slp.cfm

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

Program contact:Sally Marinellie, Ph.D., Coordinator of Professional Programs

Program contact telephone: 740-593-1407

Program contact Email: CSD@ohio.edu

Program start date for 2011 entering class (YYYY-MM-DD): Classes start on 2012-08-27. A required orientation for all students starts on 08-21-2012. International students must arrive by 08-17-2012 to attend a University Wide Orientation for International Students on August 20, 2012.

Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with CSD degree:

Profile of most recent entering class:

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	25
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	25
Percent IN-STATE applicants accepted
Percent applicants accepted who do not have undergraduate CSD degree
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: Yes

Required additional supplemental materials:: Yes

If yes, items : 1) International applications with English as a second language must submit an informal recorded speech sample directly to Communication Sciences and Disorders by email at csd@ohio.edu or via a CD to be sent to: Communication Sciences and Disorders ATTN: Graduate Applications, Grover W218, Athens, OH 45701-2979 2) International applicants must submit an original Ohio University Financial Support Form and official bank documentation demonstrating that you have the minimum required funds available to you for support of your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period and must be sent directly to Ohio University at: Graduate College, 220 Research and Technology Center, Athens, OH 45701-2979
* We recommend using a tracking service for materials being sent from overseas.
* You are strongly encouraged to retain a photocopy of your application forms for your own records.

Supplemental application fee: Yes

If yes, amount : TBA

Supplemental materials deadline (YYYY-MM-DD): 2011-12-30

Link to supplemental forms or instructions: http://www.catalogs.ohio.edu/content.php?catoid=17&navoid=844#tests

Interview required: No

Telephone or Skype interview accepted:

Interview date(s) (YYYY-MM-DD):

Link to information about interviews:

Pre-admission visit day: 12-09-2011

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

Post-admission visit day : No

If yes, date(s) (YYYY-MM-DD): 2012-03-22

Link to information about visit day(s): www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/academics/slp.cfm

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

Link to program's prerequisite webpage: www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/academics/slp.cfm

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 Communcation Disorders	Required	Varies	Varies
Phonetics	Required	Varies	Varies
Speech Science	Required	Varies	Varies
Hearing Science	Required	Varies	Varies
Language Development	Required	Varies	Varies
Anatomy/Physiclogy of Speech and Hearing	Required	Varies	Varies
Basic Audiology	Required	Varies	Varies
American Sign Language	Required	Varies	Varies		May be taken during graduate program
Aural Rehabiliation	Required	Varies	Varies		May be taken during graduate program
Math or Statistics	Required	Varies	Varies
Physical Science	Required	Varies	Varies
Biology	Required	Varies	Varies
Social or Behavioral Science	Required	Varies	Varies

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required: Yes

Program's GRE college code: 1593

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

Oldest GRE score considered (YYYY-MM-DD), if applicable: 2006-12-30

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)	1000
Composite Percentile
	The recommended GRE score is 1000 or higher (combined Analytical and Verbal) and Writing score is 4.0 or higher.

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: Written on recommender’s original letterhead/stationery or electronic letterhead/stationary. It is recommended that at least 2 letters of recommendation come from a professor.

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	3.0
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.0
Additional information about program's GPA requirements (if any)	The recommended overall GPA is 3.5 or higher.

Custom essay question:

Your essay is submitted electronically through CSDCAS. Your essay is limited to 5500 characters (including spaces). It is not necessary to repeat each question, but please answer the questions in the order in which they appear. Please be as specific as possible in your answers.
1. What personal characteristics do you have that make you suitable for the profession of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology?
2. What is your motivation for pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology?
3. How has your background and experience prepared you to interact effectively with individuals who are different from you in their social, cultural, or economic perspectives?
4. Why do you want to attend Ohio University for your graduate education?
5. If you were to be accepted to two or more graduate programs, what would help you make the decision regarding which program you should select?
6. What other information about you will help us in reviewing your application, including but not limited to your research interests, if any?
7. For applicants that have applied to our graduate program in the past five years: Please use the subsection “Other Activities and Experiences” (in the Various Experiences and Activities section of the CSDCAS application) to describe what you have done to improve upon, or enhance, your application for this current applications cycle.

Citizenship requirements:

Non-native speaker submission of TOEFL scores: Yes. Request test scores be sent directly to Ohio University, * For all non-native speakers of English: You will need your official TOEFL or IELTS score report sent. See the following link for more information on English Proficiency requirements: http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/englishproficiency.cfm

Non-U.S. coursework submission policy: Official, final diploma and/or certificate in native language with English translation. In order to be considered official, both the original language and English language documents must be certified or attested (stamped and signed) by the Registrar (or equivalent office) of the degree granting institution(s).

Canadian coursework submission policy: Same as for international applicants. See above

Additional information about foreign coursework policy: Applicants from India are required to send all of their marksheets received at the end of each semester or annual examination, certified either by the Principal of the College attended or the Registrar of the degree granting university. The consolidated transcript generated at the end of the program is not considered sufficient by itself.

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