The W launches automatic admission to master’s program in speech-language pathology
Undergraduate students at Mississippi University for Women pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology will soon have a streamlined path to graduate school, with automatic admission to The W’s master’s program beginning fall 2025.
The recently approved automatic admission program offered through The W’s speech-language pathology program will allow students who meet specific academic criteria and character standards while completing their undergraduate degree at The W to be automatically accepted into The W’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program when they apply.
“To my knowledge, no other undergraduate speech-language pathology program in the state or surrounding region offers this type of advantage,” said Dr. Brandy Larmon, dean of the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences. “It allows students to fully concentrate on their studies with the assurance of a secured place in our graduate program, saving them the stress and cost of the traditional application process.”
Once enrolled and declared a speech-language pathology major, students will be considered for the automatic admission program. To remain eligible, students must maintain high academic performance standards and character standards.
Applicants for The W’s automatic admission into the M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program must meet the following requirements:
• Complete at least four consecutive semesters toward a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The W
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.70 or higher across all undergraduate coursework
• Remain in good standing at The W throughout enrollment
• Earn a grade of B or higher in each SLP prerequisite course
• Earn a grade of B or higher in each prerequisite course in biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics and social/behavioral sciences, completed within the past six years
• Submit three faculty endorsements from The W’s SLP Department
The most recent graduates of The W’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program achieved a 100% licensure exam pass rate and 100% job placement rate, with 60% choosing to remain in Mississippi.
SpeechPathology.org ranks programs nationwide, with a methodology that emphasizes clinical excellence, educational outcomes and program accessibility. There are six key ranking factors: clinical accreditation, certification exam pass rate, financial value, student success metrics, learning format diversity and clinical supervision quality.
Housed within the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences, SLP offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology provides students with a basic understanding of normal and abnormal communication. The pre-professional program provides a strong foundation for graduate studies.
The Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology at The W is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
To apply for the speech-language pathology program or other academic offerings at The W, please visit muw.edu/admissions.