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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
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 226 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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
25186 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12593 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
25186 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12593 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
8878 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4439 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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