Overview

The Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s programs at the University of Georgia prepare students to be evidence-based, client-centered, outcomes-focused speech-language pathologists. The M.A. program integrates coursework, on-campus clinical practicum, off-campus clinical internships, and completion of a master’s thesis.

Our faculty have research, clinical, and community collaboration expertise across the field of communication sciences and disorders. You will benefit from this expertise through high quality evidence-based instruction, clinical opportunities, mentored research, and outreach to the community.

The MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders includes coursework across the lifespan in:

Diagnostics, clinical methods, and application of research in speech-language pathology
Speech sound disorders, fluency, voice, and resonance
Language and literacy assessment and intervention
Dysphagia
Acquired speech, language, and cognitive disorders
Multicultural issues and interprofessional practice
Augmentative and alternative communication

This program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and approved by the Georgia Department of Education.

Accreditation

The program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and approved by the Georgia Department of Education.

Programme Structure

The MA in Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders includes coursework across the lifespan in:

Diagnostics, clinical methods, and research design in speech-language pathology
Speech sound disorders, fluency, voice, and resonance
Language and literacy assessment and intervention
Dysphagia
Acquired speech, language, and cognitive disorders
Multicultural issues
Augmentative and alternative communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 271 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible to apply to the CMSD/SLP master's program if you have completed a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech and hearing sciences, speech-language pathology, or the equivalent, or if you are on track to complete such a degree by the end of the current academic year. If your bachelor's degree was in another area, you are eligible to apply if you have completed the prerequisite coursework and other experiences
In addition to applying to the UGA Graduate School, you must apply to the CMSD master's program using the CSDCAS common application. You will use CSDCAS to provide your transcripts, essays, resume, letters of recommendation, and all other materials for the admissions committee to review. The UGA CMSD master's program does not require GRE scores.

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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