A bachelor's degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA is required. It is expected students will have obtained a broad general education to serve as a background prior to graduate study. Ideally students will have completed an undergraduate degree in speech pathology, audiology, or a related field that will prepare them for advanced study in their chosen area of focus. Students may have completed a graduate degree in speech pathology, audiology, or related field but this is not required to pursue a PhD.
An official score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required and official results must be sent directly to the KU office. Recommended scores for the sections of the GRE are 300 combined total for Verbal and Quantitative, and 3.5 and above for Analytical Writing.
To pursue the PhD program, the applicant must meet the general KU requirements for admission as a graduate student. The minimum GPA requirements for admission to the PhD program are as follows:
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required for regular admission status.
Evidence of successful completion (equivalent grade of B or higher) of undergraduate or graduate course work relevant for advanced study in the student’s chosen area of focus.
GRE scores: Applicants must request official scores on the Graduate Record Examination be sent to the University of Kansas using institution code 6871 and department code 0602 (Ph.D. in audiology) or 0620 (Ph.D. in speech-language pathology).
Curriculum vitae or résumé: Provide a 1- or 2-page PDF document of work and academic history including professional leadership contributions as well as volunteer activities.
References: A reference provides a professional recommendation on your behalf. It is preferred that college instructors provide these recommendations, but past supervisors during employment or volunteer positions are also acceptable.
Transcripts: Please provide a copy of an official transcript including the school's seal from every institution from which a degree has been received. In addition.
Minimum overall score 6.0 with no part score below 5.5, Reading, TOEFL IBT- Listening, and Writing part scores at least 20