Application Procedures

• Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)
• Master of Health Science (MHS)
• Combined MHS/PhD Program
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  

Bachelor of Health Science (BHS)

Applications to the BHS program are considered once a year, and they must be submitted by February 1 of the student's sophomore year. Applicants must have completed at least 42 hours of college credit before applying, and students who are admitted must have completed 60 hours of college credit before beginning CSD coursework at the junior-senior level. A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a four-point scale and a composite score of 22 or higher on the ACT is required for acceptance into the BHS program. However, meeting the minimum criteria and declaring a major of pre-Communication Science and Disorders does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Enrollment in the BHS program is limited; therefore, to be successful, an applicant must have an academic record that is competitive with those of the other program applicants.

To apply to the BHS program in Communication Science and Disorders, please print the BHS Application, fill it out, and submit it to the CSD Department at the address listed below by February 1.

For more information about the BHS program in CSD, contact the Department at mucsd@health.missouri.edu

Students may complete prerequisite coursework at other institutions or other schools and colleges on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Acceptance to the University is required in order to be considered for the BHS program in Communication Science and Disorders. Students transferring from either on or off campus must declare a pre-Communication Science and Disorders major and have a transcript evaluation completed to determine courses that meet graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Health Science degree. For more information on transferring to the School of Health Professions and declaring a pre-Communication Science and Disorders major, contact the CSD pre-professional advisor at (573) 882-8012 or e-mail: mucsd@health.missouri.edu.

For information on applying to the University, contact
Undergraduate Admissions
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, Missouri 65211
(573) 882-7786
1-800-225-6075

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Students who wish to apply to the MHS program in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders must submit the following materials by February 1 for summer or fall semester admission (follow this link for a printable checklist for the MHS application procedures):

The following materials must be sent to the Graduate School at MU:
1. Your official transcripts from every college or university you have attended (sent directly from the college or university)
2. Your official GRE scores (sent directly from the Educational Testing Service)
3. The Graduate School Application for Admission: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=umc-grad
(Note: If you are currently enrolled at MU, you will not need to apply to the Graduate School. Instead, you will complete a Transfer of Division Application and submit it to the CSD Department with your other materials.)
4. Your official TOEFL and TSE or iBT scores (sent directly from the Educational Testing Service), for International applicants only

Mail the above materials to:
Graduate Admissions
210 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
800-877-6312
573-884-8488

The following materials must be sent to the Communication Science and Disorders department at MU:
1. Three personal recommendation letters (forms in pdf format - follow this link to download the free adobe acrobat reader). At least two letters should be academically oriented, preferably in the student's major. All recommendation letters must be in envelopes sealed and signed by the letter writer.
2. The CSD Application for Admission (there is no fee for this application).
3. The CSD Financial Aid Application.
4. Statement of Interest covering relevant qualifications, experience,  and interest. The statement of interest should not exceed 2-3 double-spaced typed pages.

Mail the above materials to:
Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Communication Science and Disorders
303 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-4280

Only completed applications will be considered for admission to the MHS program in Communication Science and Disorders. The Graduate Admissions Committee notifies all applicants of their status by letter no later than early-March. Scholarship and Assistantship availability is not always known at the time the admissions decisions are made; however the CSD department makes every attempt to notify applicants in a timely manner of any financial aid they have been awarded (typically no later than April 15th).

Questions about the application materials and/or process should be directed to Barbara McLay, Director of Graduate Studies, 573-882-8409 or e-mail: mucsd@health.missouri.edu.

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Application procedures for the combined MHS/PhD program are the same as the application procedures for the MHS program (see above). (Applicants should indicate in their personal statement that they are interested in the combined master's/doctoral program.) The application deadline for the MHS/PhD program is February 1st, and applicants who are not accepted to the combined program may be accepted to the master's program. Applicants will be notified at the same time as the applicants for the master's program.

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The following items must be submitted directly to the Graduate Admission Office:

1. The Graduate Application for Admission with application fee: http://www.missouri.edu/~gradschl/
2. Official transcripts from every college or university you have attended (sent directly from the college or university)
3. Official GRE scores (sent directly from the Educational Testing Service)
4. *Official TOEFL and TSE or iBT scores (sent directly from the Educational Testing Service) *International Applicants only

Mail the above application materials to:
Graduate Admissions
210 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
800-877-6312
573-884-8488

The following must be submitted to the CSD department:

1. A letter of intent detailing: a) the applicant's interest in pursuing doctoral study; b) the applicant's specific research interests and goals; c) how the applicant believes that these goals can be met through doctoral education at MU. 

2. A personal curriculum vitae describing the applicant's educational background, professional experience, awards, honors, grants, presentations, publications, etc. 

3. At least one example of the applicant's scholarly work .  Master's thesis, research publications, or other examples of scholarly writing are acceptable. 

4. Three to five letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the applicant's potential for success in doctoral-level study. 

Mail the above application materials to:

Judith Goodman, Chair
Department of Communication Science and Disorders
University of Missouri-Columbia
303 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-4280

Questions about the application for the doctoral program in CSD should be directed to Dr. Goodman at: mucsd@health.missouri.edu, or by calling 573-882-8407.

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last updated 9/2006