Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders programme at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire provides comprehensive clinical and academic training for future speech-language pathologists. Students engage in evidence-based practice to evaluate, diagnose, and treat various communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
This graduate degree is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Upon completion, graduates meet the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and are eligible for professional licensure in both healthcare and educational settings across the United States.
The curriculum is delivered by accomplished professors with extensive real-world experience in the field.
Why Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
The university boasts the state-of-the-art UWEC Speech & Language Clinic, featuring sixteen therapy rooms with direct observation facilities and specialised labs for audiology and voice science. This facility allows students to work directly with clients from the local community under expert supervision.
Students can choose between a two-year residential format in Eau Claire or a three-year part-time online delivery model. The online option includes a short summer residency, allowing for flexible study while maintaining high standards of clinical training through over 90 off-campus affiliated sites nationwide.
Research is a cornerstone of the experience, with opportunities to complete a thesis or graduate research project mentored by expert faculty. Many students present their findings at national conventions, while others take advantage of instructional internships to develop their teaching and leadership skills.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: USD 1283 per credit
- National fee: USD 1283 per credit
- Local fee: USD 619 per credit
Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.
Syllabus
The curriculum focuses on developing expertise in evidence-based practice and clinical interactions. Modules may include:
- Aphasia and Related Disorders
- Language Assessment
- Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology
- Organic Voice and Speech Disorders
- Augmentative and Assistive Communication
- Dysphagia
Careers with Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduates are prepared for immediate employment in schools, hospitals, clinics, and community agencies. The department maintains a dedicated job board to connect students with employers for their Clinical Fellowship Year and beyond, resulting in high job placement rates for the cohort.
Alumni from this programme have secured roles as speech-language pathologists and therapists at various prestigious organisations. These include the Chippewa Falls School District, St. Paul Public Schools, Hallmark Rehabilitation, HCR ManorCare, and Mesquite ISD, as well as academic positions within higher education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Aphasia and Related Disorders
- Language Assessment
- Counseling in Communication Disorders
- Organic Voice and Speech Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Pediatric Dysphagia
- Acquired Cognitive-Communicative Disorders
- Birth to 21 Methods in Communication Disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Online Program: Summer application deadline: November 1
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Eau Claire, United States
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 279 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Pay $56.00 application fee online at time of application submission, or log back into your application to pay the fee.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
- Financial Statement form and an original bank statement or letter from the bank of your sponsor
- Records from the university where you received your bachelor's degree. If any graduate coursework was completed, those records are also required
- Official records
- They must be in the original language with certified English translation showing courses taken and grades assigned each year. Official records should include all exam or test results and certificates, diplomas or degrees received. Photocopies of official foreign records are acceptable if they have been certified by an authorized university, government or public official after they are made.
- Other requirements as specified by your intended program
- Photocopy of the picture page from your passport
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents34641 USD / year≈ 34641 USD / year - Out-of-State34641 USD / year≈ 34641 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State16713 USD / year≈ 16713 USD / year
Living costs
Eau Claire
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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