Traditional Post-Bachelor’s Entry: CSDCAS Application Opens July 2026
Applicants are required to submit their applications to CSDCAS by Nov. 15, 2026, for the traditional summer 2027 cohort. Please refer to the CSDCAS application instructions for specific details about completing the application, required documents, and processing time. Due to the large number of applications and the limited number of seats available, applicants are encouraged to complete their CSDCAS application early in the cycle.
4+2 Pathway Option for Undergraduates Seeking the B.A. in Health Sciences/M.S. in SLP
First-year undergraduate students can apply now through the McDaniel App or Common App to enter as a student in the Health Sciences major with a specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences and be eligible for consideration for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program for the summer 2030 master's cohort.
Bridge Program Pathway Opens Spring 2026
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a field other than Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders and who need to complete prerequisite courses for consideration for admission to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology will have the option to join our Bridge Program and take the necessary prerequisites online. Students in the Bridge Program are considered non-degree seeking students and upon completion of prerequisites can apply to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology through the traditional post-bachelor's entry.
To apply, complete the non-degree course application. For more information about this option, please contact gpsadvising@mcdaniel.edu.