Overview

The Communication Disorders programme from Emerson College is an online programme which can prepare you for practice in speech pathology, audiology, and occupational therapy settings. You will graduate as a generalist, with the ability to work with people of various ages who live with a range of challenges, such as autism, swallowing disorders, and aphasia.

Key Features

Hands-on experience at clinical sites.

Foundational courses offered online.

Supportive and close-knit community.

Employment for speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 29 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. As life expectancy increases, early intervention for children with speech, language, and cognitive disorders is becoming more prevalent. This means more speech-language pathologists are needed to make an immediate impact on those struggling to communicate. Take the next step in your career and deliver essential care as a speech-language pathologist to diverse clients in your community.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Fluency Disorders

Speech Sound Disorders

Dysphagia

Autism: Social Communication Development and Disorder

Language and Literacy Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 31 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United States

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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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts

3 Letters of Recommendation

Resume

Interview

Admission Essay:

How does the focus and curriculum of the Communication Disorders (MS) programme align with your experience and goals? What particular aspects of your current and/or future work do you hope to develop while in graduate school? 250-500 words.
Drawing on your personal, professional, creative and/or academic experience please share an example of a time that you overcame an individual or collective challenge and the approach you took to address that challenge. 250-500 words.
The mission of Emerson College is the betterment of society through communication and the arts. With this in mind, what impact do you want your work to have? 250-500 words.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26910 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26910 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26910 USD / year

≈ 26910 USD / year

Additional Details

Funding

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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