Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders at Oklahoma State University is a Master 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 Sciences and 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 8.5
- Tuition: USD 785 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 196 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Stillwater, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Sciences and 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
- Advanced Practicum
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication
- Dysphagia
- Fluency Disorders
- Advanced Practicum
- Cleft Palate
- Traumatic Brain Injury & Dementia
- Speech and Language Development
- Phonetics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.4 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Minimum admission requirements include a 3.4 GPA in the undergraduate major; a combined verbal and quantitative GRE of 296, new version. (old version equivalent of 1000); a verbal GRE of 153, new version.(old version equivalent of 500); and an analytical writing GRE of 3.5. In exceptional cases, students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Admission is granted one time per year. Students have the choice of entering in the summer or fall semester. The admission deadline for Summer/Fall 2016 is February 1st, 2016. In order to apply for admission, please provide the following information:
An online application (completed by following the link to the graduate college)
Application fee (paid to the graduate college)
An official transcript from each institution previously attended (sent to the graduate college)
Submit a personal statement indicating why you wish to pursue a graduate degree in CSD (sent to the graduate college)
GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing) (OSU Institution Code 6546 and Department Code 0620)
3 letters of reference submitted through CollegeNet (Graduate College admissions program). Oklahoma State undergraduate students please see letter of reference checklist.
Informal Interview
International students or naturalized citizens of the U.S. whose native language is not English are also required to submit evidence of proficiency in both written and spoken English. Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate an acceptable level of spoken and written English usually by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score.
A TOEFL score of 79 (internet based test) or 550 (paper based test) is required. The TOEFL institution code for OSU is 6546.
Prospective graduate students who score a 26 or better on the speaking portion of the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) or an IELTS speaking score of 8.5 or higher will be cleared for clinician assignments.
Prospective graduate students who are unable to access the iBT or the IELTS prior to arrival at OSU may receive authorization to take the Versant English Test. A passing score on the Versant will enable the student to be considered for clinical assignments
English Proficiency: IELTS 8.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 785 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 196 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 785 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 196 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 8.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, United States
Oklahoma State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months