Frequently Asked Questions |
| What are the deadlines for Condidtional Grad Students? |
| Graduate Admissions deadlines do not apply to conditional graduate students. Please contact the department chair or department graduate coordinator for deadlines and other infornation. (916) 278-6601 |
| How long does the graduate program take? |
| It takes two years of full-time work with a BS in Speech Pathology. If starting as a junior, or if starting with a BA in another field, it takes four years of full-time study. |
| Can I take the prerequisites and corequisites at a Community College? |
| Yes |
| What ages does the Human Development Course requirement need to cover? |
| Human Development requirement is a lifespan course that covers birth to death/old age |
| How many times may I repeat a course? |
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology stipulates that a class may be repeated only once without special Department permission. A class may be repeated if the student receives a C- or lower grade. The new grade replaces the original grade. The total number of classes within the major may be retaken is limited to two at the undergraduate and two at the graduate level. |
| How many courses in the Department may I repeat? |
| The total number of classes within the major that may be retaken is limited to two at the undergraduate and two at the graduate level. |
| Does the Department offer any classes online? |
| The department dos not offer any online courses. |
| Does the Department offer courses at night? |
| Some of our courses are offered at night but many of the required sections are only offered during the day. |
| Does the Department admit undergrads or grads in fall and spring? |
| The Department admits students both semesters. |
| How many fully classified students does the Department accept into the grad program? |
We accept 15 classified graduated students into our graduate courses and clinics each semester. |
| How many clinics/semester of clinics are required? |
Ten Clinics or four semesters of Clinics are required. |
| When do I submit GRE scores and letters of recommendations? |
GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and other application materials should be submitted by the deadline date. |
| What are the deadline Dates for grad applications? |
February 10 for Fall Semester, September 10, for Spring Semester |
| To whom do I apply? |
The University application goes to the Office of Graduate Studies via the online application at www.CSUMentor.edu . Two copies of the official transcripts go to: A separate set of application materials are available from and go to: |
| What’s the average GPA for accepted students? |
| The average GPA in the major for students accepted for Fall Semester is 3.7. The average GPA in the major for students accepted for Spring Semester is lower at 3.4. |
| Do I have to take the GRE? |
If your GPA in the major is above a 3.5, you do not have to take the GRE. |
| What’s the average GRE score that the Department accepts? |
For students who do not have a GPA in the major of 3.5 or above, the minimum GRE score is 900 for the Verbal and Quantitative sections combined or 4.5 for the Analytical Writing section. For those students who submitted GRE scores and were accepted, the average was about 960 for the Verbal and Quantitative section combined and about 4.0 for the Analytical Writing section. |
| Are there any special accommodations for taking the GRE? |
| Special arrangements can be through the Educational Testing Service: www.ets.org |
| When does SPHP 111L meet ? |
| SPHP 111L schedules are established in SPHP 111 during the first week of class. |
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