Audiology

Admission Requirements

• Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• You may enter the program at either the post-baccalaureate or post-master’s level.
  • If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders, you may need to take additional courses to meet state licensing or CCC-A eligibility requirements. These courses include Introduction to Language Development and Phonetic Study of Speech Sounds.
  • If you are applying to the post-master’s program, you must hold a master’s degree in audiology and have, or be eligible for, the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be considered for admission.
• Deposit Required: An enrollment deposit is required upon admission and will be applied to your first semester’s tuition.
• Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Applicants page to review the US degree equivalency information.

Application Checklist

• Application Deadline: Application Deadline: February 15th (Fall admission only).
• Applications are submitted via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). To apply, use the CSDCAS application and add “Montclair State University” to your selected programs. For assistance with the CSDCAS application, visit their customer service site.
• CSDCAS Application fee: CSDCAS requires a variable fee from all applicants ($133 for your first application, $53 for each subsequent application).
• Transcript: One from each college attended.
• Essays/Personal Statement: One (1) essay is required. Give evidence of your unique talents and experiences as an applicant to doctoral study at Montclair State University. In preparing your statement, please keep in mind that the Admissions Committee is seeking evidence of your ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Please include your reasons for pursuing doctoral studies by referring to relevant personal, academic and work experiences. Please also outline your future plans and any other information that may be of interest to the Admissions Committee.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation, including at least two (2) from professional colleagues or college/university faculty who can attest to your potential for advanced study and research. Letters can be submitted via the CSDCAS recommender portal.
• Resume: Optional.
• Standardized Test Scores: GRE Test Scores are recommended, but not required. Official GRE scores should be sent using code 2520.