Overview

The Communication Disorders program at the University of Houston provides academic and clinical training for a career in speech-language pathology.

Key Facts

Admission to the Master's program is limited to 30-40 new students each fall. Students learn in a supportive and challenging environment with easy access to faculty and clinical educators. Our graduate students experience a well-balanced educational and training program. The faculty consists of 14 full-time academic and clinical professors and numerous adjunct professors with specialized interest in voice disorders, motor speech disorders, right hemisphere cognitive-communication disorders, adult language disorders, swallowing, child language, literacy, bilingualism, multiculturalism, and fluency.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Research and Critical Thinking

Swallowing Disorders

Motor Speech Disorders

Acquired Cognitive Disorder

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

49 SCH

49-52

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 280 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Potential applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Communication Disorders must complete a Post-Baccalaureate (PB) leveling program.

Applicants must complete pre-requisite courses that provide a basic understanding of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing, as well as courses in natural sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and statistics. Prerequisite courses include the following (or their equivalents).

An official transcript or clearly scanned copy of an official transcript from EACH college or university from which you have received course credit even if past course work appears on a later transcript.

Three Letters of recommendation.

GRE scores.

An Updated Resume.

A personal statement of interest.

An application fee of $50. This fee should be paid online during the application process.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23887 USD / year

≈ 23887 USD / year
Out-of-State

23887 USD / year

≈ 23887 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11515 USD / year

≈ 11515 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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