{"id":38482,"date":"2026-03-02T13:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=38482"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:23:54","slug":"speech-language-pathology-early-assurance-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-health-sciences\/speech-language-pathology-early-assurance-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Speech-Language Pathology Early Assurance Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marymount University\u2019s Speech-Language Pathology Early Assurance Program (SLP-EAP) is designed for undergraduate students who are committed to becoming speech-language pathologists and who seek a clear, supportive, and values-driven pathway into graduate education.<\/p>\n<p>This program recognizes students\u2019 dedication early, reduces uncertainty in the graduate admissions process, and reflects Marymount\u2019s commitment to access, belonging, and preparing compassionate clinicians who serve diverse communities with skill and humility.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The SLP-EAP offers eligible undergraduate students <strong>guaranteed admission<\/strong> to Marymount University\u2019s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, contingent upon successful completion of program requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are reviewed holistically, with attention to academic preparation, professional readiness, and alignment with Marymount\u2019s mission-centered, justice-oriented approach to speech-language pathology.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Timeline<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Rolling Admissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students may apply at any point during their undergraduate program.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Students enrolled in the <strong>Pre-Speech-Language Pathology Health Sciences track<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Students pursuing the <strong>Speech-Language Pathology Minor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants will be asked to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respond to a reflective essay prompt<\/li>\n<li>Submit a current r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>Participate in an interview with Speech-Language Pathology faculty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The interview process is designed to be conversational and supportive, offering space for students to share their goals, experiences, and interests in the field.<\/p>\n<h2>Requirements to Maintain Guaranteed Admission<\/h2>\n<p>Students admitted to the SLP-EAP must meet the following criteria to secure their place in the graduate program:<\/p>\n<h3>Academic Completion<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn a bachelor\u2019s degree from Marymount University in good academic standing<\/li>\n<li>Achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA in the final 60 undergraduate credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>General Education Prerequisites (C or better required)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry or Physics<\/li>\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Speech-Language Pathology Coursework (B or better required)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>SLP 201<\/li>\n<li>SLP 301<\/li>\n<li>SLP 302<\/li>\n<li>SLP 401<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Faculty Support<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Submit <strong>two letters of support<\/strong> from Health Sciences faculty confirming readiness for graduate study and identifying no concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Graduate Enrollment Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Students who successfully complete all Early Assurance requirements may enroll in the graduate Speech-Language Pathology program <strong>immediately following undergraduate graduation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students may also choose to take time away before beginning graduate study; however, enrollment must occur <strong>within two years<\/strong> of completing the bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<h2>A Supportive Pathway Forward<\/h2>\n<p>The SLP-EAP reflects Marymount University\u2019s belief that the future of speech-language pathology depends on clinicians who are not only academically prepared, but also grounded in equity, ethics, and community engagement. 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