Program Overview

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Overview

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a graduate degree focused on the study of human communication, its development, disorders, and treatments. This degree prepares students to become speech-language pathologists (SLPs), who diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders in individuals across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Program Type: Graduate
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• Department: Communication Sciences & Disorders
• School/College: College of Arts and Sciences

Application Process

• Application Cycle: July 15, 2024, through February 1, 2025
• Application Portal: CSDCAS Online Centralization Application Process
• Application Fee Waiver Information: Available on the CSDCAS website
• Required Documents:
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Essays
  • Official Transcripts
  • Optional Official GRE Scores (if taking the GRE)

International Students Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Required from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized institution in another country
• Transcript Evaluation: Required from IERF or WES
• English Language Test Scores: Required (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE)
• Financial Statement: Required for non-U.S. citizens

Grad Plus Pathway

• Program Length: 36 months
• Prerequisite Courses: Speech and Hearing Science Prerequisites (5 courses)
• Graduate Courses: Completed in years 2 and 3

Campus Location

• Truesdail Center

Contact Information

• Admissions Team: Contact information not provided

Estimated Term of Entry

• Options: Inter-Session 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Inter-Session 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027

Additional Information

• Program Description: A Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a graduate degree focused on the study of human communication, its development, disorders, and treatments.
• Career Opportunities: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders in individuals across the lifespan.
• Program Accreditation: Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.