Master of Science in Communication Disorders (M.S.C.D.)

USA

31

1

What will I learn?

The nationally accredited program provides students opportunities to work closely with faculty members who are distinguished scholars, mentors, and master clinicians. Faculty/student ratios provide individualized attention, effective clinical mentoring, and academic excellence. Graduates are highly competitive nationally in today’s workforce.

Students develop the knowledge and skills essential for competent, evidence-based practice in the field of communication disorders.

Course Work

The department offers two master’s degrees. The Master of Science in communication disorders (M.S.C.D.) requires 36 semester credit hours, with hours in the major and a cognate as well as a clinical practicum each semester. Cognate choices include neurogenics, voice and swallowing (NVS), bilingual and multicultural, fluency, autism spectrum disorders, and versatility in practice. The program takes two years to complete, including a very full summer semester. Students who opt for study abroad will spend two weeks overseas during the summer.

Career Options

Graduates are comprehensively prepared to enter today’s workforce or competitive Ph.D. programs. The cognate specialty programs provide student clinicians with highly sought-after clinical, interpersonal, and culturally competent skill sets essential in the field of communication disorders. Entry-level speech-language pathologists are highly prepared to succeed in medically-based or school-based settings, providing services to individuals across the lifespan.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (36 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$16,560.00 per year
Given tuition fee is based on 9 hours per semester
Application deadline

Expected January 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Round Rock Campus

1555 University Blvd. Round Rock,

Texas,

TX 78665, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate degree in communication disorders from a regionally accredited university. A competitive leveling program is available if you do not have the required degree.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)

Minimum 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate communication disorders courses

Regular Admission Scores

Official TOEFL ibt scores required with a 78 overall

Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0

Application deadline: Fall Term - January 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES