Admission procedures for the Ed.S. program require:
- A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field;
- At least 3 years working experience since the master’s degree was awarded; and
- Submission of a department application, a university application, official GRE scores, all prior college transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose.
Applicants should be familiar with the scholarly work of the faculty in the CMSD Department at The University of Georgia and should have considered carefully how their own interests and objectives mesh with the research conducted in the program. Because Ed.S. study is by nature specialized and requires close interactions with a mentor with relevant experience and interests, the CMSD department requires that prospective Ed.S. students consult with department faculty regarding their goals and interests. Thus, all applicants must receive the written assurance of at least one faculty member willing to serve as the student’s sponsor/temporary advisor upon admission. Students whose interests for their Ed.S. coursework are outside of CMSD (e.g., administration or reading education) are also required to have a sponsor within the CMSD department; CMSD faculty will make every effort to assist students in identifying relevant co-advisors in other departments. Applicants should also be aware that speech-language pathologists are not limited to seeking the Ed.S. through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; another department in the College of Education might be more relevant in some cases, depending on the applicant’s interests.