Marquette University

What you'll study

Coursework and clinical experiences address prevention, identification, evaluation and treatment of communication and hearing disorders in children and adults. The program specifies prerequisite undergraduate content areas and includes a bilingual English–Spanish (BIES) specialization option. BIES coursework and clinical practicum follow ASHA guidelines for bilingual assessment and intervention and can count toward ASHA certification and DPI licensure requirements.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a major in communicative disorders or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. Required undergraduate prerequisites (or equivalents approved by the director of graduate studies) include anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism; phonetics and phonology; child language development; child language disorders; speech science; introduction to audiology; and intervention methods in speech-language pathology. All prerequisite courses must be completed and appear on official transcripts; high-school courses are not acceptable except AP credit shown on a college transcript.

• Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency required for non-U.S. citizens.
• If prerequisites are unfinished, students may be advised to complete them; courses taken during the graduate program will not count toward the minimum graduation credit total.

Application materials are submitted through CSDCAS and must include transcripts, three letters of recommendation (two recommended from faculty), a 1–2 page personal statement, and CV/resume. International applicants must provide TOEFL or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. BIES applicants are recommended to provide evidence of Spanish proficiency as instructed by the department. GRE scores are not required. The program does not permit deferral of admission. Application materials should be received by CSDCAS by January 15 for fall consideration.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for clinical practice with children and adults and for certification/licensure pathways: pursuit of ASHA's CCC‑SLP and eligibility for Wisconsin DPI licensure for school-based SLP roles. Clinical practicum hours completed in the program apply toward ASHA certification and DPI licensure requirements.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition scholarships and graduate assistantships are awarded on a merit basis, with academic record and evidence of research experience considered. Private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for need-based federal student loans. The program page lists tuition cost per credit as $1,450.00 and notes other costs apply.