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Master of Communication Disorders and Sciences

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Accredited master's leading to speech-language pathology certification.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply relevant scientific or quantitative approaches to questions in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Communicate methods
limitations and conclusions clearly and responsibly.

Career outcomes

Speech-language pathologist
doctoral study

Curriculum

63-66 credit hours over six semesters beginning in summer
with clinical practicum and coursework toward national certification as a speech-language pathologist. The clinical programme prepares students for the Praxis exam and national certification.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised bachelor degree with 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 3.0 on previous graduate work); official transcripts
English proficiency
GRE only where the programme requires it; departments may set higher standards
Master: 2.7 on 4.0 scale undergraduate (approx. B-) or 3.0 on previous graduate work; departments set own requirements

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 64
Cambridge C1
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,848 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Carbondale
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Sciences
Department	School of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.