Program Overview
The Communication Disorders at Truman State University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Disorders programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,609 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,814 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Missouri City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Disorders programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team Experience
- Counseling, Collaboration and Consultation with Patients and Families of Individuals with Communication Disorders
- Advanced Speech Pathology
- High Risk Infants
- Special Topics: Dysphagia
- Voice Disorders
- Diagnosis of Communication Disorders
- Phonological Disorders
- Assistive Technology in Communication Disorders
- Stuttering
- Language Disorders: Children
- Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
- Oro-facial Anomalies
- Neurogenic Motor Speech Disorders
- Advanced Clinical Audiology
- Seminar: Hearing Disorders
- Seminar: Advanced Topics in Language Development and Language Disorders
- Seminar: Speech Disorders
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The student must be recommended for admission to graduate study by the program\xc2\x92s Admissions Committee and Dean.
- The student must be admitted by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
- A minimum overall grade point average of 3.00.
- Strong performance on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing components of the GRE.
- Excellent oral and written language ability.
- Strong personal commitment to advanced study and service in communication disorders.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,609 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,814 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,609 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,814 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Truman State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Truman State University
Truman State University
Kirksville, United States
Truman State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 48