College: Communication & Information Degree: MS Limited Access: Yes Contact: Jennifer Kekelis Address: 201 W. Bloxham, Warren Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200 Phone: (850) 644-2253 Email: FSUComDis@cci.fsu.edu
Effective February 2025, the GRE is no longer required as part of the master’s application. Scores that are submitted will not be considered during review of the application.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE & SMALL CLASS SIZES
Our main-campus graduate program provides advanced study in speech-language pathology for students preparing for professional careers in clinical, research and teaching environments.
Our program provides students with the skills necessary to work in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, and private practices. Through core classes, individualized elective options, and clinical experiences both within our in-house clinic and out in the Tallahassee community, our students obtain the highest level of preparation for their future career as speech-language pathologists.
Accreditation statement: The School of Communication Science and Disorders’ Master of Science (both residential and Distance Learning) education program in speech-language pathology at Florida State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
A master’s degree is the minimum educational level for entrance into the profession, and graduate-level training is required for professional specialization and fulfillment of requirements for national certification, state licensure, and state teacher certification.
Professionals in the field work in many settings such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, industry, government health facilities, research laboratories, and private practice. Although regulations differ, most states require licensure for all employment settings except in the public schools or federal agencies. In addition to practicing directly with persons having disorders, professionals may pursue research, teach, or enter into administration of programs and agencies in the field.
Program Overview
Students complete required required academic, professional, and clinical coursework during their first five semesters at FSU.
Clinical Training & Community Placements
Clinical training starts in the first semester at the FSU Speech & Hearing Clinic, with hands-on experience throughout the first year.
In the second year, students are placed in hospitals, schools, and private practices within an hour of FSU. All students spend at least one semester in a school setting. More information on community supervision is available [here].
Internship
The final summer semester is a full-time internship at various clinical sites across the U.S., typically outside Tallahassee.
Effective February 2025, the GRE is no longer required as part of the master’s application. Scores that are submitted will not be considered during review of the application.
Eligibility Requirements
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The following are minimum requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university.
An upper division cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Your upper division GPA is comprised of the grades of the courses you take in the semester where you complete your 60th credit hour and forward. A GPA calculator can help you determine your upper division GPA. You do not need to send us your calculated GPA.
Prerequisite coursework in Communication Science and Disorders.
For information about prerequisite courses, see information about the Bridge Program. Please note that admission to the Bridge Program or any other Prerequisite Program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate Program in Communication Science and Disorders.
Master’s Program Admissions Process
Note: Applicants may only apply to one graduate program in the School of Communication Science and Disorders per academic year.
Admission to the master’s program is contingent upon meeting the Florida State University policy on admission for graduate study. Academic standards, residence, transfer credits, and time limits are in accordance with regulations of the university. We admit students to our graduate program for fall semester only.
Deadline: January 15. Admissions decisions will be sent via email to the email address included in your application by the end of March.
All application materials including transcripts, test scores, and supporting documents must be received by Florida State University by the application deadline. We cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed if we do not have all documents and test scores.
Official transcripts from every university, college, or institution you have attended must be sent to the following address:
School of Communication Science & Disorders
ATTN: Jennifer Kekelis
201 W Bloxham St
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200
International applicants: Degrees from foreign institutions must have an appropriate evaluation service complete an evaluation, which should then be sent to the School. A list of acceptable services can be found here. All academic records that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
After completing the University Application, you will be directed to pay the $30 non-refundable FSU application fee.
The following supporting documents must be submitted to the online application AFTERsubmission of the application and payment is received:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Supplemental application with short-response questions in lieu of a Statement of Purpose
Three letters of recommendation (academic references from your instructors and/or professors are preferred but references may be professional)
Names and addresses of your recommenders should be entered into the appropriate section of the University Application. You should have already contacted your recommenders about writing letters on your behalf. Each of your recommendation providers must fill out an online form and upload a copy of the recommendation letter to the online application. Do NOT send letters to the School or agree to relay your own letters of recommendation.
The following supporting documents must be sent separately and cannot be uploaded to the online application:
International applicants: TOEFL scores are required for students whose native language is not English.
