Master of Science: Communication Disorders
The Master of Science in communication disorders program provides you with specialized training in all areas of communication disorders. Our program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
As a graduate of this program, you will be qualified to provide clinical services to individuals of all ages in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, government agencies and private practice.
We offer excellent facilities, including a large clinic and a Language and Learning Enrichment Center located within the department, along with a technologically advanced Communication Science Laboratory.
Student outcome data:
Over the past 3 years, 97% of students entering the program completed in the prescribed 5 terms. 100% of our graduates have passed the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. The employment rate for our graduates is 100%.
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Application deadline:
Complete applications for this program need to be submitted no later than February 15th.
This program is a fall start only program.
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Success Stories
Lori LaPataka, who earned her Master of Science degree in communication disorders in 2008, is currently working as a speech-language clinician in the Gateway School District in Monroeville, Pa. Prior to joining the faculty at Gateway, Lori obtained clinical experiences at the Children’s Institute, Health South Harmarville and the Gateway School District. Lori’s primary area of research at Cal U involved Traditional vs. Naturalistic Speech Therapy Assignments. Her other area of interest is the emergent language skills of children. Lori continues to focus her work on school-based issues, articulation and language disorders, and autism. She finds working as a speech-language clinician with school-aged children to be extremely rewarding!
