Masters Science Program Admission Requirements

A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 in major course work is required. Each graduate department may have additional “special admission requirements which are noted on this page. Please note that all students applying for the COSD two-year and three-year Master's program must now also complete an application through CDCAS. Applicants to the master’s program are admitted for the Fall semester only.

List of Requirements

  • Completed on-line application and signature page 

  • Completed CDCAS application (Apply Masters) 

  • The non-refundable $75 application fee (Waivers accepted for FAMU Feeder Program and McNair Scholars) 

  • Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Registrar’s Office from ALL colleges and universities attended 

  • GRE Scores (Only official score reports are accepted within 5 years of the test date) www.gre.org 

  • Statement of Academic and Research Interest 

  • Autobiographical Sketch (Personal biography) 

  • Resume 

  • Three letters of recommendation 

International Applicants Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed above, you must meet the following requirements below: 

  • Official transcripts, certificates and/or mark/grade sheets must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions and must show proof of degree(s) earned, courses taken, and marks/grades received. All transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) or by a current NACES member (https://www.naces.org/members). All GRE score reports must be submitted to Howard University (school code: 5297). 

  • TOEFL Scores (Minimum computer-based score of 90 is required and only official score reports are accepted within 2 years of the test date)  

M.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders Prerequisites

Students interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders who do not currently possess a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology are admitted provisionally as a three-year graduate student. Howard University does offer all prerequisites. As a result, the student must complete the following undergraduate prerequisites as part of the three-year masters.  Student how have obtained all three prerequisites will start the two-year master’s program. 

Prerequisite Courses

CSD Prerequisites 

  • Introduction to Communication Sciences & Disorders (3 credits) 

  • Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits) 

  • Phonetics (3 credits) 

  • Speech and Language Acquisition (3 credits)  

  • Speech and Hearing Sciences (3 credits)  

  • Speech and Language Disorders (3 credits) 

  • Bases/Introduction to Audiology (3 credits) 

  • Clinical & Teaching Methods (3 credits) 

  • Neurological Bases of Communication Disorders (3 credits) 

Basic Sciences Prerequisites

  • Biology* 

  • Psychology* 

  • Physical Science: Chemistry or Physics* 

  • Statistics 

  • Sociology 

    *Must complete prior to entering the 2-year program 

Review the Prerequisite Course Content Areas Related to SLP Certification Standards 

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COSD M. S. Program of Study

Semester One (Fall) (14cr) 

  • 531 Clinical Practicum I (3 Credits)
  • 560 Early Intervention (2 Credits)
  • 561 Neurogenic Language Disorders (3 Credits)
  • 563 Phonological Disturbances (3 Credits)
  • 573 Stuttering (3 Credits)  

 

Semester Two (Spring) (15cr) 

  • 532 Clinical Practicum II (3 Credits)
  • 559 School Age Language Disorders (3 Credits)
  • 570 Dysphagia (3 Credits)
  • 608 Applied Sociolinguistics (3 Credits)
  • 612 Traumatic Brain Injury (3 Credits)  

 

Semester Three (Summer) (4cr) 

  • 533 Clinical Practicum III (Credits 4)  

 

Semester Four (Fall) (15-16cr) 

  • 534 Clinical Practicum IV (3 Credits)
  • 564 Intro to AAC (2 Credits)
  • 567 Neurogenic Speech Disorders (3 Credits)
  • 571 Voice Disorders (2 Credits)
  • 601 Independent Study (1-2 Credits)
  • 611 Praxis Review (1 Credit)
  • 691 Research I (3 Credits)  

 

Semester Five (Spring) (15-16cr) 

  • 535 Clinical Practicum V (3 Credits)
  • 566 Language & Literacy (2 Credits)
  • 586 Private Practice & Admin (2 Credits)
  • 589 AAC Eval & Treatment (2 Credits)
  • 594 Research II (3 Credits)
  • 609 Medical SLP (2 Credits)
  • 601 Independent Study (1-2 Credits) (optional)