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Audiology (AuD)
At the time of application, individuals should have completed, or be in the process of completing, the baccalaureate degree at accredited institutions. The baccalaureate degree must be completed before commencing work at Rush University. Students entering the program must have transcript credit for at least one college level math course, at least one course in the behavioral/social sciences, at least one course in the biological sciences, at least one course in the physical sciences, and statistics. Although not required, the following coursework is strongly recommended: advanced college-level math (algebra, trigonometry, or calculus), research methods, child psychology, physics, and computer literacy. Applicants should check the program application for additional information about prerequisites.
Admission is granted the fall quarter of each year. The application file includes a completed application with essays, application fee, three letters of recommendation from individuals acquainted with the applicant's academic or professional background, official transcripts from all universities attended, and official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The generally applied minimum standards for acceptance into the Au.D. program are a 3.0 undergraduate GPA overall (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.5 GPA in major courses. Scores on the GRE should be 1000 or higher (verbal plus quantitative). Favorable letters of recomendation are also necessary. The Admissions Committee in the department reviews all applications and makes all admissions decisions.
Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
At the time of application, individuals should have completed, or be in the process of completing, the baccalaureate degree at accredited institutions. The baccalaureate degree must be completed before commencing work at Rush University. Students entering the program must have successfully completed coursework in introduction to audiology, phonetics and normal articulatory production, normal language development, speech and hearing science, speech and hearing anatomy and physiology, and statistics. In addition, entering students must have transcript credit for at least one course in each of the following areas: biological sciences, physical sciences, social/behavorial, and mathematics. Applicants should check the program application for additional information about prerequisites.
Admission is granted for the fall quarter of each year. The application file includes a completed application with essay, application fee, three letters of recommendation from individuals acquainted with the applicant's academic or professional background, official transcripts from all universities attended and official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The generally applied minimum standards for acceptance into the program are a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) overall (on a 4.0 scale) and a 3.5 in major courses in speech-language pathology or a 3.5 in the prerequisite course content as listed in the application. Scores on the GRE should be at the 50th percentile or higher. The Admissions Committee in the department reviews all applications and makes all admissions decisions.
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