Prospective Students

Applying to the Program Who Can Apply? You can apply to enter the Distance Learning program if you: Have 30 hours as a post-baccalaureate student or as part of bachelor's degree studies in Communication Disorders. Can satisfy traditional admissions requirements, including review of transcripts, successful completion of the GRE or MAT, letters of reference, and a letter of intent. Have a late-model PC, and Internet connection, a television, VCR and fax capability.

1. Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
   
2. Have been in good standing at the last institution attended.
   
3. Have at least a 2.5 grade point average in the last 60 semester units attempted.
   
4. Complete 30 units of approved undergraduate courses in Communicative Disorders.
   
5. Earn a passing score on the CSU Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. If this examination has not been taken, it may be taken the first semester of matriculation in graduate school.
   
6. Make arrangements with a pediatric clinical site after admission to the program. The site may be an employment or volunteer site. The site must sign a contract with the university. The contract states that a supervisor who is qualified will be provided by the work site. The supervisor will be offered a stipend, optional continuing education courses, and adjunct professor status at the university.
   
7. Meet the computer hardware and software requirements.

How To Apply:

Step 1. Apply to California State University, Northridge

1. Apply to California State University, Northridge and provide the applicable fee. You can apply to the university online through CSU Mentor.
2. Provide official transcripts of all college and university work.

Step 2. Take the GRE or the MAT, unless you have a masters degree

1. Send official verification to Admissions and Records.

Step 3. Apply to the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department

1. Read the application Cover Letter.
   
2. Complete Departmental Application Form.  All items must be collected and sent together as ONE package to the Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS) department office by the deadline. Write DISTANCE on your application and envelope.
   
3. Provide Statement of Intent.
   
4. Provide three letters of reference.
   
5. Provide verification of UDWPE if you have attended a California State University.
   
6. Provide unofficial transcripts of all college and university work.
   
7. Provide unofficial results from current (within five years) Graduate Records Examination or results from current (within five years) Miller's Analogy Test (800-622-3231).

 

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