While you don't need to have a specific undergraduate degree to enroll in a speech pathology graduate program, you must have taken courses required by the school and the program. Each school is different, so research the requirements before you begin the application process. Some programs will allow you to complete prerequisite courses after you enroll, but that will lengthen the time you spend in graduate school.
Many speech pathology graduate programs require you to submit your application materials online through portals such as the Communication Science Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). Application fees start at $100. Plan ahead so you can meet application deadlines without having to rush.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reports that most graduate programs require a candidate to have a grade-point average of at least 3.0 to be considered eligible for enrollment.
You must provide your scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with your application. What do those scores need to be? This varies among schools, but the top-ranked University of Iowa recommends a minimum score of 450 on each section (verbal, quantitative and analytic).
Use the personal essay to sell yourself as a graduate student. Describe why you want to enroll in the program and your motivation to become a speech pathologist. The CSDCAS portal limits this essay to 5500 characters, so you must be concise.
Most graduate schools ask for at least two letters of recommendation. Obtain letters from professors or mentors you worked with during your undergraduate studies. Good letters of recommendation give the admissions committee an insight into who you are as a potential graduate student.