Info for Leveling/Out-of-Field Applicants

Admission to the UNT Toulouse Graduate School as a non-degree seeking student (for leveling coursework) is completely separate process from application/admission to the UNT M.S. SLP degree program. Completing this process does not constitute admission to a “leveling program” or to the UNT M.S. SLP degree program.

There is no certificate or any other credential awarded for completing leveling courses. Completion of leveling coursework only allows out-of-field students to apply to the UNT M.S. SLP program.

Completion of leveling coursework does not guarantee admission to the UNT M.S. SLP program. Leveling coursework provides out-of-field applicants with a background in communication sciences that is necessary to be a successful graduate student in speech-language pathology and makes them eligible to apply for the UNT M.S. SLP program. Due to the competitive nature of graduate schools in this field, it is highly recommended that prospective students apply to several graduate programs. Leveling requirements for out-of-field applicants may be different at each school.

Leveling coursework is typically completed as a graduate non-degree-seeking student, which is not a financial aid eligible status. For more details on financial aid at UNT, contact the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships office.

Tuition costs at UNT vary based upon your student status and how many hours of coursework are registered for. You can estimate your tuition costs using the UNT Tuition Calculator. For more detailed information, contact the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships office.

Leveling students may take leveling courses in any semester in which they are offered and in any order.  Prerequisite requirements do not apply to non-degree-seeking graduate students.

While there is no specific required course sequencing for leveling students, ASLP 2020 (Phonetics) and ASLP 3035 (Speech & Language Development) are foundational courses in communication sciences and students would be wise to take these courses as early in their progression as possible. In addition, leveling students may wish to check the UNT catalog ASLP course descriptions to view the undergraduate prerequisites for other leveling courses so that they may work with their instructors to catch up on any helpful supplemental material.

Keep in mind that undergraduate classes tend to fill up quickly and it is common that you will have to register for classes based on availability. If you are unable to complete all required prerequisites before or during application to the UNT's graduate program, you may consider taking some of the equivalent courses offered online at other universities (see additional information on this option below).

UNT students should not expect that leveling coursework can be completed 100% online. Some leveling coursework is offered in an online format, while other courses are only offered in a a traditional face-to-face format. The specific format of course offerings in any semester are subject to change as needed based on programmatic resources and availability. To see UNT's published schedule of classes, check below this message. They can provide a good indication of what to anticipate from course offerings in upcoming semeters. 

If you wish to take leveling coursework at another university, a good place to begin your search is via the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association EdFind search tool. Coursework towards leveling from other universities may be accepted by UNT, but it is the responsibility of the potential applicant to verify course equivalence well in advance of taking the coursework. In order to verify course equivalence, please send an email to slpleveling@unt.edu including the following information:

1. The UNT leveling course that you are verifying equivalence for
2. The university and course name of the course you plan to take
3. The complete catalog description for the other university's course
4. The complete course syllabus for the other university's course

If all of the above information is included, then a UNT faculty member can evaluate the other university's course for equivalency. Please note that this is a highly individualized process and you should allow at least five business days for a response (or longer if the university is not in session).

For more information about career options in the field of speech-language pathology, please see our Career Opportunities Page. If you have further questions about the graduate student experience in the UNT M.S. SLP program or career planning for SLP graduate students, you may send an email with your questions to slpleveling@unt.edu to discuss with a current UNT M.S. SLP graduate student. Please note that this is a highly individualized process and you should allow at least five business days for a response (or longer if the university is not in session).

Tours of the department and its clinical facilities (led by current UNT M.S. SLP students) are offered during the academic semesters depending on availability and are by appointment only. Prospective students who wish to make an appointment for a tour should send an email to aslp@unt.edu with their contact information, their intended application date, and several dates on which they could be available. You will receive a response as soon as possible with further scheduling information. Please note that requests with more dates/more flexible dates are more likely to be able to be accommodated. Prospective students may also arrange for a UNT campus tour through the UNT Campus Tours Office.

Further questions about the UNT M.S. SLP program (or about leveling) should be directed to the UNT Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Department Office at aslp@unt.edu or 940-565-2481. Please note that there is no in-person advising available for prospective leveling students. If you are a current leveling student who has questions about your coursework, you should contact your faculty course instructor during their office hours or as per the instructions on your course syllabus.

Please see the detailed information on application and registration below.