Leveling | Health Professions | SIU

Yes. There is an application process, but it is an abbreviated process. Our recruitment specialist, Karma Smith, can assist you with the application process for SIU.

No. The courses are not part of a degree or certificate, so you have complete flexibility in which courses you take. The sequence above is recommended but not required, with the exception of taking CDS 301 prior to taking CDS 420.

Yes. We modeled our course sequence to refect consistency with other online leveling course sequences and also to reflect the American Speech-Language Hearing Association knowledge standards.

Yes! We would love for your to consider staying in Carbondale for your graduate program. Our graduate program has an excellent reputation and outcomes for its graduates. We do have an annual application process with competitive admission. There is not a guarantee of admission if you take the prerequisite courses at SIU.

Yes. There are two primary advantages. The first is that you are an SIU student, which gives you priority review in the admissions process. Our admissions committee members will review your application in our first round of admission review. This is an advantage for all SIU students. The second advantage is that the same faculty who teach in the graduate program also teach the leveling courses.

Yes. You can start the leveling courses sequence in fall or spring semester.

The tuition calculator on SIU Financial Aid cost page is the best method for calculating costs. We also strongly encourage students with financial questions to contact the SIU Financial Aid Office.