Communication Disorders Graduate Admissions Packet



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Department of Communication Disorders

Graduate/ Leveling Admissions Application Packet

DEADLINE FOR MASTER’S PROGRAM (POST-MARKED): February 1st

DEADLINE FOR LEVELING PROGRAM (POST-MARKED): April 1st

Graduate Advisor: Dr. Valarie Fleming

Email: cdisgradprog@txstate.edu

Leveling Student Advisor: Ms. Lori Stiritz

Email: cdisgradprog@txstate.edu

Department phone: (512) 245-2330

Website: health.txstate.edu/cdis

About Us

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a master’s degree in communication disorders! We hope that by creating this admissions packet we have made this process as straightforward as possible. Please follow the directions in this packet precisely to ensure your application is processed. We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for choosing Texas State University-San Marcos.

The University

Located at the foot of the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and many cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of this picturesque locale. Located 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, San Marcos has managed to retain the charm of a smaller community. Texas State maintains an atmosphere where faculty and students take the processes of teaching and learning seriously.

The Program

Communication Disorders has a long history at Texas State of preparing well qualified speech-language pathologists to work in a wide variety of professional settings. Our graduate sequence begins in the fall semester only and typically requires two academic years including one summer for completion. The graduate program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates meet all academic and clinical requirements for licensure in the state of Texas and the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by ASHA.

The curriculum is evidence based and designed to prepare monolingual and bilingual clinicians for employment in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, public schools, and private practice. The Texas State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic offers opportunities for students to use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to diagnose and treat individuals with a wide variety of communication disorders. Off-campus clinical practicum sites are available throughout the Central Texas Region and in numerous states.

Application Process

Thank you for choosing to apply for your graduate studies at Texas State University-San Marcos. Please review the application procedures in this packet carefully and submit all materials together for incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Any master’s application materials submitted after the February 1st deadline will NOT be reviewed. Any leveling application materials submitted after the April 1st deadline will NOT be reviewed. Admission letters into our graduate program (both master’s and leveling) will be sent out via e-mail. Therefore, please submit the most frequently checked e-mail on your resume form.

Application Check List

o Complete the online application at the Apply Texas website at

o Official Transcripts from all colleges attended in sealed envelopes with official stamped seal across the flap of the envelope to be mailed to: Texas State University-San Marcos

Graduate College

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666-4680

o The remainder of the application must be submitted in a manila envelope with the student’s signature across the seal:

1. Completed Resume form (Use form and format provided; the Graduate Admissions Committee will not consider any personalized resumes)

2. Statement of Intent form (Do not exceed the space provided after each question)

3. Two letters of reference (use ONLY the reference forms provided and place each in a sealed envelope with the respondents signing their signatures across the flap)

4. Completed Pre-requisites form

o Mail all of the above in the manila envelope to: Texas State University-San Marcos

Graduate College

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666-4680

The February 1st deadline is for students who are earning or have earned their bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or who are or have completed the leveling coursework elsewhere. Individuals who have undergraduate degrees in majors other than communication disorders should apply to the Graduate College by April 1st to complete the required background work. The number of hours of background work required is determined in consultation with the Communication Disorders Undergraduate/Leveling Advisor, Lori Stiritz, and is dependent on the courses taken at the undergraduate level. Please refer to the included Pre-requisites Form for a list of the necessary background coursework or visit the Department of Communication Disorders website at for the Leveling Course Sequence. Upon completion of the required background work (leveling), applicants may apply for admission to the regular graduate sequence for a fall semester using this same packet with the Feb 1st deadline. Completion of the background requirements in the Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State DOES NOT GUARANTEE admission to the TWO-YEAR graduate program.

Resumé

(Please type your answers in the space allotted below. Limited to one page only)

Name: Current Address:

E-mail: Telephone Number:

Education/Training: (Please include all coursework post high school.)

|Name of Institution |Location |Years of |Major/Field of study |Degrees Obtained |

| | |study | | |

| | | | | |

| | | | | |

| | | | | |

| | | | | |

Honors/Awards:

Organizational Memberships: (Please denote leadership positions.)

Community Involvement:

Statement of Intent

Name:

Please type your responses to the questions below in the space allotted. Do not exceed this page.

1) What areas of speech pathology practice or research interest you most and why?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

2) Why are you applying to the Communication Disorders graduate program at Texas State University-San Marcos?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

3) Briefly describe any life experiences, situations, and/or research interests which distinguish you as an applicant.

Please check which minor, or cognate, interests you most:

____CDIS general ____Bilingual ____Bidialectal ____Autism

Letter of Reference

Name:

TO THE APPLICANT: This recommendation form MUST be submitted in its own sealed envelope with the respondent’s signature across the flap. NO opened envelopes or envelopes without signatures will be accepted. Have your reference letters returned to you, so that you may include them in your total packet before mailing.

Please complete this portion of the recommendation form before giving it to your source of reference.

Pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) enacted on December 31, 1974,

I DO ❏ I DO NOT waive the right to inspect and review this completed recommendation.

_____________________________________ ______________________________________

Applicant’s Name Applicant’s Signature

In what capacity have you known the applicant? _____________________________________________

How well would you say you know the applicant? Casually Well Very Well

Rate the applicant in comparison with other students in the same field with similar levels of experience.

| |Top 10% |Top 25% |Average |Below |N/A |

| | | | |Average | |

|Academic Performance | | | | | |

|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | | | | | |

|Ability to accept and benefit from constructive criticism | | | | | |

|Ability to cooperate and relate effectively with others | | | | | |

|Clear, coherent written expression | | | | | |

|Clear, coherent oral expression | | | | | |

|Initiative/Self-reliance | | | | | |

|Reliability/Dependability | | | | | |

|Conscientiousness | | | | | |

|Potential for success in graduate school | | | | | |

|Potential for success as a speech-language pathologist | | | | | |

Do you recommend this applicant? (Circle one)

Not at all With Reservations Without Reservations With Enthusiasm

Comments (Please DO NOT submit an additional letter): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ ________________________________

Signature Date

Please fill in the below or attach your business card here:

Name of Respondent (Print)__________________________ Phone # _________________________

Position ____________________________ Agency _______________________________________

Letter of Reference

Name:

TO THE APPLICANT: This recommendation form MUST be submitted in its own sealed envelope with the respondent’s signature across the flap. NO opened envelopes or envelopes without signatures will be accepted. Have your reference letters returned to you, so that you may include them in your total packet before mailing.

Please complete this portion of the recommendation form before giving it to your source of reference.

Pursuant to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) enacted on December 31, 1974,

I DO ❏ I DO NOT waive the right to inspect and review this completed recommendation.

_____________________________________ ______________________________________

Applicant’s Name Applicant’s Signature

In what capacity have you known the applicant? _____________________________________________

How well would you say you know the applicant? Casually Well Very Well

Rate the applicant in comparison with other students in the same field with similar levels of experience.

| |Top 10% |Top 25% |Average |Below |N/A |

| | | | |Average | |

|Academic Performance | | | | | |

|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | | | | | |

|Ability to accept and benefit from constructive criticism | | | | | |

|Ability to cooperate and relate effectively with others | | | | | |

|Clear, coherent written expression | | | | | |

|Clear, coherent oral expression | | | | | |

|Initiative/Self-reliance | | | | | |

|Reliability/Dependability | | | | | |

|Conscientiousness | | | | | |

|Potential for success in graduate school | | | | | |

|Potential for success as a speech-language pathologist | | | | | |

Do you recommend this applicant? (Circle one)

Not at all With Reservations Without Reservations With Enthusiasm

Comments (Please DO NOT submit an additional letter): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ ________________________________

Signature Date

Please fill in the below or attach your business card here:

Name of Respondent (Print)__________________________ Phone # _________________________

Position ____________________________ Agency _______________________________________

Prerequisites Form

Name:

The Department of Communication Disorders understands that some of the below courses were not offered or were offered under different titles at various universities. Please fill in to the best of your ability and indicate any special circumstances or course descriptions at the bottom of the page. Students will not be penalized in any way for having missing prerequisite courses.

|Course Title and Number |Grade |Credit |Name of University |Semester |Not Taken |

| |A=4, B=3, |Hours | | | |

| |C=2, D=1 | | | | |

|Anatomy and Physiology | | | | | |

|Of the Speech System | | | | | |

|Neuroanatomy for | | | | | |

|Communication Disorders | | | | | |

|Hearing Science | | | | | |

|Aural Rehab | | | | | |

|Speech and Language | | | | | |

|Development | | | | | |

|Clinical Management | | | | | |

|Of Language Disorders | | | | | |

|Biological Science (3 credits) | | | | | |

|(Human/Animal Biological Sci.) | | | | | |

|Biostatistics | | | | | |

GPA for the above courses is ___________

(Multiply ‘Grade’ by ‘Credit Hours’ for each row, then add all together. Now divide by total # of ‘Credit Hours’)

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