Program Accreditation
The master’s program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
What does it cost?
Check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.
How long will it take?
- Minimum of 63 semester hours with communication sciences and disorders bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 90 semester hours without communication sciences and disorders bachelor’s degree
63 semester hours = Six semesters or two years; 90 semester hours = Nine semesters or three years
Where can I take classes?
Atlanta Campus
Am I required to take classes at a specific location?
Atlanta Campus
Application Deadlines
- Fall: Dec. 1
- Spring/Summer: Does Not Admit
Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S.
The communication sciences and disorders program offers a unique educational opportunity for students to become highly qualified speech-language pathologists.
Our downtown Atlanta location gives students excellent clinical experiences across the city. Our faculty’s commitment to students’ success provides an exceptional learning environment. Cohorts of 30-32 students begin each fall semester and students receive individual attention and work together through the year.
The program’s intensive field-based education prepares students to:
- Implement best practices in the profession
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Work collaboratively with other professionals who serve individuals with communication disorders and their families
- Pursue opportunities for advanced degrees
Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S.
The communication sciences and disorders program offers a unique educational opportunity for students to become highly qualified speech-language pathologists.
Our downtown Atlanta location gives students excellent clinical experiences across the city. Our faculty’s commitment to students’ success provides an exceptional learning environment. Cohorts of 30-32 students begin each fall semester and students receive individual attention and work together through the year.
The program’s intensive field-based education prepares students to:
- Implement best practices in the profession
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Work collaboratively with other professionals who serve individuals with communication disorders and their families
- Pursue opportunities for advanced degrees
What does it cost?
Check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.
How long will it take?
- Minimum of 63 semester hours with communication sciences and disorders bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 90 semester hours without communication sciences and disorders bachelor’s degree
63 semester hours = Six semesters or two years; 90 semester hours = Nine semesters or three years
Where can I take classes?
Atlanta Campus
Am I required to take classes at a specific location?
Atlanta Campus
Application Deadlines
- Fall: Dec. 1
- Spring/Summer: Does Not Admit
Many of our students are also members of CommunicAID+Nation, a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for people with communication disorders. The group recently held its first kickball tournament fundraiser featuring teams made up of graduate students, faculty and staff. The tournament raised $210 for individuals with communication disorders.
Careers
Communication sciences and disorders graduates work in a variety of settings, including public schools, private schools, private practices, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.
Program Details
Program of Study
Required Courses (60):
CSD 7450 Language Disorders in Young Children (3)
CSD 7455 Language Disorders in School Age Children (3)
CSD 7510 Neuroscience for Communication (3)
CSD 7520 Speech Sound Disorders (3)
CSD 7530 Voice Science and Disorders (3)
CSD 7540 Fluency Disorders (3)
CSD 7550 Acquired Aphasia (3)
CSD 7560 Diagnostic Methods of Speech and Language Disorders (3)
CSD 7590 Contemporary Issues in Communication Disorders (2)
CSD 7600 Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (3)
CSD 7610 Motor Speech Disorders (3)
CSD 7630 Fundamentals of Clinical Practice (2)
CSD 7840 Research Methods in Communication Disorders (3)
CSD 7910 Clinical Practicum in Communication Disorders (8)
CSD 7950 Communication Disorders Medical Internship (6)
CSD 7951 Communication Disorders School Internship (6)
CSD 8330 Acquired Neurocognitive Communication Disorders (3)
Elective (3):
Students can take courses numbered 6000 level or above in Applied Linguistics (AL), Communication (COMM), Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), Educational Psychology (EPY), Neuroscience (NEUR), Nutrition (NUTR), or Psychology (PSYC) with the approval of the program coordinator or faculty advisor. Other appropriate courses may be selected with the approval of the program coordinator or faculty advisor.
Program Total: Minimum of 63 semester hours
Admission Requirements
When applying to the communication sciences and disorders program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
- Online application
- $50 application fee
- Goals statement (upload with the application) providing insight into the applicant’s personal goals and why they’re interested in the program as a vehicle to help meet those goals
- Resume (upload with the application)
- Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
- Official transcript: Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- GRE scores (minimum 50 percentile verbal; verbal/quantitative/analytical required):
- Institution code 5251
- Scores may not be more than five years old at time of application
If you do not meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the following prior to program admission:
- GACE Program Admission Assessment
- You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT/GRE/or SAT. Exemption score details can be found here.
- View information on the GACE Program Admission Assessment and the Georgia Educator Ethics-Program Entry
Please Note:
- The program has a two-tiered application process. One application should be submitted in CSDCAS and one GSU Graduate Application with the required materials for the communication sciences and disorders program.
- Interviews will be conducted by department faculty. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.
Funding Your Graduate Education
Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State University is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, such as assistantships and fellowships.
Awards and Assistantships
Various awards, assistantships and fellowships are available to new and current graduate students. We encourage you to contact your department, college, school or institute of interest to get more information about the assistantships and fellowships that they offer their students.
The Scholarship Resource Center offers guidance and support to students seeking financial assistance through scholarship opportunities, including this scholarship library.
Fellowships
The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.
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Description
Additional information
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Contacts
Communication Sciences and Disorders
404-413-8044
csdadmissions@gsu.edu
Mailing Address & Office Location
College of Education & Human Development, Suite 850
30 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303 USA
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