Admissions

From the moment you enroll in an online program at Pepperdine University, you’ll find that you’re not just a student—you are the heartbeat of our programs. From faculty members who serve as trusted advisors, to opportunities to engage with your fellow cohort members, we come together to celebrate your successes and look ahead to what’s next in your career.

The online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program—as well as the bridging online Post Baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Foundations program for students who have not completed the required course work—are designed for individuals who wish to become skilled, compassionate speech-language pathologists who are not only experts in the field, but are committed to serving and leading in their local communities.

See below for more information on the application process and entry requirements.

Start Dates

Both programs offer three cohort start dates per year.

August

January

May

Application Deadlines

August 2025 Cohort

Deadline	Date
Priority Submit Deadline	May 30, 2025
Final Submit Deadline	June 27, 2025
Classes Begin	September 2, 2025

To learn more about the application process, visit our application requirements page.

Admissions Requirements

See below for the specific entry requirements you will need to meet for your program of interest.

To be eligible for admission into the online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, you must complete all of the foundational courses before beginning the program. Most students with a degree in communication sciences and disorders will already have completed the required courses. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply.

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To meet the requirements for the online Post Baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Foundations program, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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