Overview

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western Carolina University provides students with a combination of traditional classroom learning and hands-on experience.

The 60-semester hour curriculum gives students at least 400 hours of supervised clinical internship experience and enables graduates to earn their North Carolina Advanced Licensure. The program adheres to the academic and clinical education requirements set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction.

Where You'll Go

Speech pathologists can be found working with people of all ages with a range of communication issues like dyslexia, hearing and speech impairments, swallowing issues and other obstacles that prevent proper communication. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for speech pathologists is $70,810 and predicts the job field to grow by 19% by 2022.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Infant Toddler Communication

Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Voice Disorders

Research in Communication Disorders

Language Disorders - School Age

Articulation and Phonological Disorders

Language Disorders—Preschool

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements, applicants must have achieved a B average calculated for the last two years overall. A personal interview may be requested.

The General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required,
Three recommendations from former instructors who are in a position to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24654 USD / year

≈ 24654 USD / year
Out-of-State

24654 USD / year

≈ 24654 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13934 USD / year

≈ 13934 USD / year

Additional Details

Per-semester fees include a $2,366 Graduate Health Insurance Fee.

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Where You'll Go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

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