How to Apply

Dear Applicant,

We’ve got great news! The application deadline for the Governors State University MHS Program in Communication Disorders has been extended to February 15, 2026. 

This is your chance to take the next step toward an incredible future as a speech-language pathologist, a field where you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives every single day.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a program that empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to thrive in a rewarding profession.

You still have time to complete your application and get one step closer to your future career goals!

We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to our community of dedicated professionals. We are seeking highly engaged, service-oriented, and well-qualified students from a range of life stages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and communities. You will find everything you need to apply for the Master of Health Science in Communication Disorders program here. The program accepts a limited number of applicants and generally admits students only for the fall semester. You are encouraged to begin the application process early during the application cycle.

How to Apply for the MHS in Communication Disorders

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • By your projected entry into the master’s program, you must have completed a bachelor's degree at a university with regional accreditation
  • At the time of application, you must have at least five completed courses in the discipline on your transcripts to be considered for admission to the graduate program
  • By your projected entry into the master’s program, you must have completed a bachelor's degree at a university with regional accreditation
  • At the time of application, you must have at least five completed courses in the discipline on your transcripts to be considered for admission to the graduate program

    • You must meet university criteria and program minimum criteria:

  • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher for all undergraduate course work in the discipline
  • Application: DO NOT use the GovState general online application system. Create an account, free of charge, to begin building your online application on the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS)https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login. From the “Full Programs List” tab, add Governors State University. Submission deadline for this is 2/15/2026.
  • Follow up: The admissions committee will invite selected applicants to an on-campus interview. Offers of admission will be made after the interviews, by April 1. Students must accept the offer by April 15th. Acceptance requires a seat deposit

Frequently-Asked Questions for Prospective Graduate Students