Graduate Overview
Our graduate students become the next generation of leading speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and scientists. We offer a variety of graduate degree programs to fit the career aspirations of our students.
We offer accredited programs by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
The Master of Arts (MA) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) and the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in Audiology (residential) at the University at Buffalo is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Below is general information about applying to graduate programs.
To apply to our UB graduate programs, find the Admissions information in the specific degree program sections.
Applications are typically due in the Dec - Feb timeframe, for admission beginning the following Fall. Programs differ in due dates and materials. The following provides some relevant content as you begin thinking about applying to graduate programs.
ASHA provides general information about planning for a graduate program, and you can hear advice from another student.
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Some programs are not on these lists. You can do a web search based on location (e.g., search "New York state speech-language pathology programs") or other factors that you are interested in.
Programs differ in their requriements, but generally you need to submit:
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Some programs accept open-ended statements, where you describe
- why are interested in becoming a clinician,
- the skills and experiences that make you prepared for graduate school, help you stand out from other applications, and will make you an excellent clinician, and
- why you are applying to that program specifically (yes, you should personalize this part for each application)
- Some programs provide specific questions or prompts to address in your personal statement
- Some programs accept open-ended statements, where you describe
- University transcript
- GRE scores (sometimes optional, sometimes required, sometimes not accepted at all)
- Letters of recommendation (usually three)
- Application fee
- Many programs have application fees. Some programs may offer fee waivers for eligible individuals. See each program's website for more information, or reach out to the program director.
Usually three letters of recommendation are needed.
These letters should be from individuals who know you well and can write about what makes you stand out from other applications. The individuals who will write the strongest letters are those who supervise you in a job, research lab, volunteer position, or internship setting. Cultivate these relationships early if you can.
Course instructors may also agree to write you letters. However, they may not know you very well and will only be able to comment your grade earned. From stronger letters from instructors, make sure to attend class, participate in discussions, ask questions, and/or go to office hours.
Ask you letter writers early if they are willing to do so (at least two months before the application deadline). Send potential letter writers an email asking if they are available/willing. Include information such as application deadlines and how letters are to be submitted (e.g., on CSDCAS or otherwise). They may also want to see your resume/CV and/or personal statement.
For UB Students:
The UB Career Design Center provides numerous online resources and offers consultation appointments to help UB students prepare and apply for graduate programs. They are an invaluable resource!
For non-UB Students, many universities offer similar resources. Check what university supports are available to you.
