Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of North Dakota 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
- Tuition: USD 10,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Grand Forks, 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
- Introduction to Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Audiology for SLPs
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders I
- Investigations in Child Language
- Advanced Management of Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Stuttering Intervention
- Management of Phonatory Disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders II
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia
- Evaluation and Service Delivery
- Advanced Clinical Practicum
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders IV
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 2.75 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).
Admission Requirements
- Graduate Record Examination\xc2\x97General Test.
- Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a 3.00 in the
courses required for an undergraduate major in Communication
Sciences Disorders. - Admittance to approved status typically requires an undergraduate
major in Communication Sciences Disorders. - Those admitted to Qualified Status must have at least 12
semester credits of undergraduate work in the field, but will
be required to complete the coursework for the undergraduate
major.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,321 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months