Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders at Pennsylvania State University is a MSc 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,816 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: University Park, 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
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
- Introduction to Organic Disorders of Speech and Language
- An Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Principles of Clinical Management in Communication Disorders
- Clinical Bases of Language Disorders
- The Voice and Its Disorders
- Neuromotor Disorders of Speech
- Assessment and Intervention in Agumentative and Alternative Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.Approximately 35 credits are required for admission, distributed among speech pathology, audiology, speech science, education, and psychology, and including a course in statistics. Students entering without an undergraduate degree in CSD will be required to take additional make-up work.
Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Usually students earn a master\'s degree in communication sciences and disorders prior to being considered for doctoral study, although persons with master\'s degrees in other fields will be considered for a doctoral program.
Master\'s Degree Requirements
The master\'s degrees require a minimum of 50 graduate credits beyond admission standards. Students usually earn 55 to 65 credits to complete a degree, over four semesters and a summer of study.There is a nonthesis option for the Master of Science degree, requiring a paper and additional course credits in lieu of a thesis. The master\'s program of study provides course work and practicum for advanced and/or professional-level licensure.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,816 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,386 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,816 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
State College, United States
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months