Program Application Instructions For the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

1. Submit a Personal Statement.
   1. This consists of a two to three page double-spaced word-processed statement including:
      1. reason for pursuing graduate study;
      2. self-evaluation of academic abilities;
      3. career goals, and
      4. plan for completion of graduate school.
2. Letters of Recommendation and Rating Forms. Note your category below.
   1. Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Disorders NOT from UW-Whitewater
      1. One (1) letter of recommendation and the rating form from an academic instructor in Communicative Disorders.
      2. One (1) letter of recommendation and the rating from a clinical supervisor if applicable. If no clinical experience, submit a second academic recommendation and rating form.
   2. Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Disorders from UW-Whitewater
      1. One (1) letter from an academic instructor outside of the Department of Communicative Disorders.
      2. Submit an exemplary project for faculty review from your undergraduate portfolio. You will be rated by the faculty on your academic performance, potential for clinical development, interpersonal skills and ethical behavior.
   Letter of Recommendation forms may be downloaded Click Here. Letters may also be requested from the Grad School at 262.472.1006 or emailing gradschl@uww.edu
3. Deadlines and Credits.

   All applicants are responsible for ensuring a complete application. You will not be notified of missing documents. All graduate students begin the program in the Fall semester with the expectation of a full time credit load of 12 credits. Students with exceptional needs are accommodated on an individualized basis.

   APPLICATION DEADLINE

   February 1, 2008