Overview

The Communicative Sciences and Disorders M.A. at Hampton University provides comprehensive professional training for students specialising in the field of speech-language pathology. This advanced programme is designed to equip graduates with the clinical skills necessary to support individuals across the lifespan who experience communication and swallowing impairments.

Why Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University?

Hampton University holds a distinguished position as the first historically Black university to establish a degree-granting programme in this field. It is one of only six accredited master's level programmes in the state of Virginia, ensuring a high standard of professional preparation. Students benefit from exceptional practical facilities, including a full-service on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic located within the Wilma Harper Horne Science and Technology Hall.

The department maintains extensive professional networks, offering clinical outreach to more than 20 public and private schools throughout the Hampton Roads area. Furthermore, the university has established formal agreements with over 50 external agencies, providing students with diverse and robust clinical practicum opportunities. The programme is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 721 per credit
National fee: USD 721 per credit
Local fee: USD 721 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to disseminate advanced knowledge regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various disorders. Modules may include:

Speech Disorders
Language Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Hearing Disorders
Clinical Practicum
Prevention and Assessment
Diagnosis and Treatment

Careers with Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Graduates are prepared for professional licensure and clinical practice as speech-language pathologists. The programme meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alumni typically find employment in diverse settings, including public and private schools, healthcare facilities, and community clinics. The training focuses on serving a multicultural society, preparing graduates to work with both children and adults in various clinical and educational environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Principals of Acoustic and Physiological Phonetics

Professional and Technical Communication

Language Disorders in Children

Research Design in Speech & Hearing Sciences

Articulation and Phonological Disorders

Stuttering and Other Fluency Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hampton, United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form

$25 non-refundable fee (cashiers check or money order)

An official transcript from each college/university attended

Official test scores of the:

GMAT (Business Administration applicants)

MCAT or DAT (Medical Science applicants)

GRE (all other applicants)

In addition to the above test scores:

PRAXIS (Education applicants)

TOEFL (Applicants whose native language is not English)

Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14131 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14131 USD / year

≈ 14131 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14131 USD / year

≈ 14131 USD / year

Living costs

Hampton

United States

1028 - 1680 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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