Overview

Here, you'll obtain the skills necessary to provide therapy services to children and adults who exhibit a wide range of communication disorders.

If you’re looking to become a leader in the field of speech-language pathology, look no further than the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Rockhurst University. Through community based clinical practicum experiences, service learning opportunities, and a curriculum emphasizing ethics, you’ll become a well-rounded clinician with a true passion for helping others.

By mixing work in and out of the classroom, our program will prepare you to offer speech-language services in a variety of facilities and settings. Full time students complete the program in two years, while part-time students complete in approximately three years.

What to Expect as a Speech-Language Pathology Student

Community-based practicum experiences that provide you with valuable, real-world training in speech-language pathology
Variety of electives, allowing you to foster individual or special interests
Curriculum that emphasizes ethics and values in line with RU’s Jesuit mission, specifically in developing students to be sensitive and grounded when serving others
Close interaction with faculty and multiple mentoring relationships

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Articulation and phonological disorders
Fluency disorders
Voice and resonance disorders
Motor speech disorders
Cognitive communication disorders in adults
Language disorders in children birth to age five

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 270 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application via CSDCAS
Complete an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited college or university
Achieve a required minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and a 3.00 or better in the undergraduate major.
Send official transcripts directly to CSDCAS from all colleges and universities attended. No paper transcripts will be accepted.
Submit your completed written essay directly to CSDCAS
Submit three references to CSDCAS. No paper references will be accepted.
Complete the GRE. Please send your scores to Rockhurst CSDCAS (the code is 7406)
A personal interview with the CSD faculty may be required
International students applying from a non-English speaking country: Submit a TOEFL score of at least 79 (internet based) directly to Rockhurst University.

Tuition Fee

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International

19065 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 993 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

19065 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 993 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

19065 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 993 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

980 - 1596 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Available Scholarships

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