Communication Disorders Undergraduate Program
Admission Process Summary
Minimum requirements to apply for admission:
- Have completed 30 semester hours prior to the term of application
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 at the time of application
Minimum requirements for admission:
- Have earned at least 45 semester hours and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 at time admission is offered
- Have completed a speech screening through the communication disorders clinic by the close of the semester of application
- Have completed the following courses by the close of the semester of application:
- English 1000 (2.0 or higher)
- English 1100
- CD 2259 (2.0 or higher)
- CD 2260 (2.0 or higher)
- The core curriculum natural science sequence
- Have passing scores on all parts of Praxis-I [PPST or CBT] (Reading,Writing, Math) or qualifying substitution scores (see below) on file in the Dean’s Office, Reich College of Education, by the close of the semester of application.
Praxis I |
Minimum Score |
SAT |
Minimum Score |
ACT |
Minimum Score |
Mathematics |
173 |
Mathematics |
550 |
Mathematics |
24 |
Reading |
176* |
Verbal |
550 |
English |
24 |
Writing |
173* |
OR |
|
OR |
|
Composite |
522* |
Combined |
1100 |
Composite |
24 |
* The CD Program accepts the composite score of 522 only if the Reading and Writing scores meet the NC minimum requirements.
- Have completed an interview with the CDP Undergraduate Admission Committee by the close of the semester of application
Notes:
- CD courses numbered above CD 2260 may not be taken until a student is admitted to the undergraduate program in communication disorders.
- Formal application for admission is required. Applications for admission are reviewed twice yearly (after October 1 for spring entry; after February 1 for summer or fall entry). Applications will be accepted in the summer if places are available for the following fall semester. The closing date for summer applications is June 10. An interview will not be required during the summer if the applicant has previously interviewed with the CD undergraduate admissions committee.
- Admission is competitive. A total of 45 persons will be admitted per year (22-23 per semester). Thus, meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not mean that a student will be offered admission. For students who are not currently enrolled at ASU, admission to the CD Program is contingent on admission to the university.
- Applicants will be ranked on the basis of a formula score composed of five (5) equally-weighted factors:
- GPA for most recent 30 semester hours of undergraduate courses (last 30 hours of the first bachelor’s for persons with one degree already completed);
- GPA for the combination of ENG 1000, ENG 1100, CD 2259, CD 2260, and the core curriculum natural science sequence;
- Writing score on Praxis-I
- Combination of reading and math scores on Praxis-I
- Rating of interview performance
- Admission decisions will be made as soon as possible after final grades are posted each semester. Students will be notified by letter of their admission status (admitted/not admitted) as soon as the decisions are made. These letters will go to the students’ permanent mailing addresses. Students will be assisted with schedule adjustments that are necessary because of their admission status.
- If a student does not enroll by the next full semester (fall or spring) following admission to the undergraduate program, the admission expires.
- A student may apply for admission up to three times. After each of the first two unsuccessful tries, the student is to talk with her/his advisor about whether to apply again. If the student decides not to reapply after this discussion, the advisor is to assist the student in selecting another major. After the third unsuccessful try, the student must change majors, and the advisor is to assist the student with this process.
Please note: if you are not currently enrolled at ASU, the committee does not have access to records needed for the application review. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the records necessary. The following must be provided:
- Transcripts from all institutions of higher education (beyond high school) must be sent to the committee within 30 days after the application deadline so that it can determine whether the student is eligible to apply. Official transcripts are not necessary.
- Grades for the semester of application must be provided by the decision date at the end of the semester.
- Praxis I scores must be received by decision date at the end of the semester of application. The student is responsible for sending official notification of passing Praxis I scores to the committee.
- If the applicant chooses not to complete the speech screening at ASU, the applicant must provide official notification of the results of a speech/language/hearing screening performed by a certified, licensed speech-language pathologist.
[3/30/04 rev.]
