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Bachelor of Communication Disorders
- University Park, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders is offered by the Center for Communication Disorders unit of Murray State University's College of Education and Human Services.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Communication Disorders. Apply knowledge involving required coursework includes anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Marketing Coordinator
- Communications Assistant
- Social Media Specialist
- Content Producer
Curriculum
- The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Center for Communication Disorders unit of the College of Education and Human Services. Required coursework includes Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- Speech and Hearing Science
- Speech and Language Development
- Clinical Phonetics
- Hearing and Its Assessment
- Neuroscience for Communication Disorders. The requirements also mention clinical.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Freshman: official high school transcript or GED
- Unweighted GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Fewer than 24 college credits
- Transfer: more than 24 college credits and good standing
- Coursework from outside the US needs a NACES or AICE course-by-course evaluation
- English test (IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic)
- Financial statement for F-1/J-1.
- Unweighted high school GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (freshman).
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Freshman: official high school transcript or GED, Unweighted GPA 2.0, Fewer than 24 college credits, Transfer: more than 24 college credits and good standing, Foreign coursework needs a NACES/AICE course-by-course evaluation.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT section minimums only (reading 19
- PTE Academic writing 16
- Duolingo listening 18
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: freshman applicants need a high school transcript or GED with unweighted 2.0 GPA. Apply online and pay the 25 USD application fee. Send official transcripts to Admissions
- With a NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US study
- English test scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. After admission
- The Office of International Services issues the I-20 F- or DS-2019 J- to your GSU email
- Then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,154 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | Communication Disorders |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,154 USD per year. The application fee is $25 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT section minimums only (reading 19, PTE Academic writing 16, Duolingo listening 18.

