Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Amy Tepper, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Program Director for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

 atepper@thiel.edu
 724-589-2298

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  • Applying to the Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Admission to the SLP Program

    The Thiel College Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program strives to prepare graduates to provide quality entry-level speech-language services to a diverse clientele. This intensive, accelerated program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a highly qualified speech-language pathologist through challenging academic experiences and diverse clinical practicums to thrive as a practicing speech-language pathologist in fourteen months. You graduate sooner and accelerate your career faster!

    Candidate Requirements

    • Current Thiel College CSD Students and Alumni — personal statement/letter of intent, transcripts for all undergraduate coursework, and résumé.
    • Thiel College undergraduate students (not CSD) — personal statement/letter of intent, contact information for 3 recommendations, transcripts for all undergraduate coursework, and résumé.
    • Students from outside colleges/universities — personal statement/letter of intent, contact information for 3 recommendations, GRE scores, transcripts for all undergraduate coursework, and résumé.
    • Early Assurance program students (limited to college/universities with current articulation agreements with Thiel College MS-SLP program) — personal statement/letter of intent, contact information for 3 letters recommendations (one must be from a department chairperson), transcripts for all undergraduate coursework, and résumé.


    More Admissions Information

    All applicants from other institutions, please use the application link above. Any applicant who is a current Thiel College student, Thiel alumni or a student from an EAP affiliated school, please contact Julie Kobak at jkobak@thiel.edu or 724-589-2358 for specific application instructions prior to starting your CSDCAS application.

    Note: When using the online CSDCAS application, create an account or log in and search for "Thiel College" and select "MS-SLP Program."

    Financial Aid Information

    All MS-SLP students will be charged the undergraduate tuition rate and will be awarded a significant graduate assistantship with admission to the program.

    In addition, MS-SLP students will be eligible for $20,500 in Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Funds for each year of study up to a maximum lifetime loan limit of $138,500. Students seeking additional financial assistance can apply for a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan. This loan does not have a lifetime limit but must not exceed that Total Cost of Attendance for the academic year in which it applies.

    For questions about Financial Aid, contact the Office of Admission at admissions@thiel.edu or 724-589-2345.