Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at The University of Vermont 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 Program 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 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program 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 Audiology (if not previously taken)
- Hearing Rehabilitation (if not previously taken)
- Augmentative Alternative Communication
- Clinic Preparation & Management
- School Based Issues for SLPs
- Voice Disorders
- Non-thesis,research
- Assessment of Stuttering
- Treatment of Stuttering
- Neuropathologies
- Master\x92s Portfolio
- Speech Sound
- Disorders in Children
- Swallowing Disorders
- Research Methods II
- Language Disorders
- Aphasia in Adults
- Research Methods Communication
- Disorders I (online)
- Thesis
- Language/Learning Disabilities
- Non-Thesis Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Satisfactory performance on the general Graduate Record Examination.
- Prerequisite courses completed before entry into the program.
- 25 Observation Hours completed before entry into the program.
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty or others who know your work.
- Personal statement.
- Prospective students must complete two applications: The CSDCAS common application and UVM Graduate College application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months