SLHS Admissions Requirements

The SLHS program begins in August of each year. Please visit https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/admissions/application.aspx for deadline information. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline. Applicants that meet the priority application deadline will be informed of admissions decisions by May 1st.

Admissions Requirements

Online Application

Applicants for the SLHS program must complete the TTUHSC SHP online application. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline. Priority in application review and admission into the program will be given to those applicants who have completed applications by April 1st. Applications completed between April 1st and July 1st will be reviewed in order of completion and only considered for admission if there is still availability in the cohort.
Application Fee

The $75.00 application fee may be paid by credit card through the online application system. You may also pay by check or money order. Please mail your check or money order to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs (3601 4th Street MS 6294, Lubbock, TX 79430). Please make checks and money orders payable to "TTUHSC." The application fee is non-refundable.
Official Transcripts

Paper Transcripts:
Transcripts must be in an official sealed envelope by the institution and sent to our mailing address:

TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, Mail Stop 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Email PDF Transcripts:
Applicants must submit official electronic transcripts directly from the institution or third-party processing center to shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts of college coursework from all colleges attended, utilizing one of the options above. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is separate from Texas Tech University. Do not send transcripts to Texas Tech University, as this will delay the processing of your application.
- Please note, official transcripts from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are not required. Official transcripts from Texas Tech University are required.
- Transcripts from any international college or university must have an official course-by-course evaluation from a Foreign Transcript Evaluation Service.
- The applicant's responsibility is to ensure all required application materials, including updated transcripts, are submitted before the application deadline for each program.
Minimum GPA

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required; this includes all courses taken at every institution attended.

Prerequisites for SLHS Traditional Program

All prerequisite courses must be complete prior to when the program begins in August. Students may be enrolled or planning to enroll in prerequisite coursework at the time they apply, as long as all prerequisite coursework will be complete by August 15th. *Must submit updated official transcript showing completion of fall grades prior to application deadline.

**Program Requirements**
Course Designation	Credit Hours
Texas Core Curriculum Requirements: The Texas Core Curriculum course requirements can be found by visiting the TTUHSC Core Curriculum website.	42 hours
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Requirements: 1 course in animal biology, human anatomy and physiology, or genetics 1 course in physics or chemistry 1 course in statistics 1 course in social and behavioral sciences These courses may be fulfilled as part of your Texas Core Curriculum course requirements. COMS 2350 is a recommended (but not required) TTU course for a social and behavioral sciences course.	12-14 hours
General Electives	Variable hours
Total Hours	≥ 63 hours

International Applicants

If you are not a citizen/permanent resident of the United States, please refer to our International Applicants webpage for the additional requirements needed for your application.
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Essential Functions/Technical Standards

The Essential Functions/Technical Standards for the Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (SLHS) undergraduate programs reflect the functions that are considered essential to the pre-professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Ability to meet these Essential Functions/Technical Standards is required for admission to a SLHS undergraduate program and must be maintained throughout the time a student is enrolled in the program. These standards are subject to amendment based on changes in health care/scope of practice. Students will be notified of any changes to these standards.

The SLHS undergraduate programs seek to educate a qualified, diverse group of students recognizing that in diversity lies excellence. The department is committed to the education of all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, are capable of performing the Essential Functions/Technical Standards outlined below. In keeping with applicable federal and state law regarding disabilities, the department is committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform successfully. A reasonable accommodation should not fundamentally alter the academic and clinical requirements of the program, pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the student or others, or present an undue burden to the institution. Any student with a disability who is accepted to either of the undergraduate programs must contact Student Disability Services (SDS) at TTUHSC as soon as possible. The SDS coordinator will confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws and will work with the department to determine what accommodations are reasonable.

The following Essential Functions/Technical Standards reflect the applicable abilities that are required:
1. Observation
  - Observe patients’ activity and behavior accurately during assessment and treatment procedures.
  - Accurately monitor, through both visual and auditory modalities, materials and equipment used for assessment and treatment of patients.
2. Communication
  - Communicate professionally (orally and in writing) as required for coursework and clinical practicum to ensure patient safety.
  - Use technology to meet requirements of courses and clinical practicum (e.g., computer skills including but not limited to internet access, word processing and spreadsheet programs, learning management systems, and electronic health records).
3. Cognition
  - Comprehend, integrate, and synthesize a large body of information in a short period of time.
  - Read, comprehend, record, and interpret information accurately from diagnostic tests, equipment, and patient records to ensure patient safety.
  - Accurately self-assess clinical skills and academic performance.
4. Social Behavioral Skills
  - Demonstrate respect for individual, social, and cultural differences in fellow students, faculty, staff, patients, and patients’ families during clinical and academic interactions.
  - Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in academic and clinical situations.
  - Conduct oneself in an ethical and legal manner, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions and situations.
5. Motor Skills
  - Sustain necessary physical activity level required for classroom and clinical activities during the defined workday.
  - Efficiently manipulate testing and treatment environment, materials, and equipment.
  - Access transportation to attend academic courses.

Application Process

Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission. The admissions committee selects the most qualified applicants for admission by considering cumulative GPA and prerequisite GPA.

Application Submission Checklist

Online Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts

Contact Information

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.