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Communication Sciences Programs

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Online M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders Online M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Champion Communication.

Prepare for a career as a professional Speech-Language Pathologist with high-quality, career-ready education.

  • 66 – 72 credit hours 
  • 400 total hours: 375 practicum hours PLUS 25 observation hours  
  • One residency 
  • Two intakes per year (Fall, Spring) 
  • Optional Teaching License pathway available 
  • Under review for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA) 
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders related field OR a bachelor's degree in a different field and successful completion (C or higher) of prerequisite coursework from an accredited university 
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • 3.0 GPA (will consider applicants with a 2.75 and above) 
  • Statement of purpose
  • Interview

Accepting applications for Fall 2025

App deadline: May 1, 2025

Start date: August 23, 2025

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