Program Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Mississippi is a Master programme in Communications & Media, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Oxford, 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
- Neurophysiology of Communication
- Speech Science
- Disorders of Fluency
- Phonological Disorders
- Neurogenic Disorders of Language
- Workshop in Communicative Disorders
- Language Development and Disorders in the Preschool Population
- Audiology for the Speech Language Pathologist
- Graduate Practicum
- Directed Study
- Counseling Theory and Practice
- Communicative Disorders: Research Design and Analysis
- Assessment and Treatment of Dysphagia
- Voice and Resonance Disorders
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Genetics, Autism, Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- Neurogenic Disorders of Speech
- Language Development and Disorders in the School-Age Population
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).
Graduate Degree Requirements for M.Sc.in Speech-Language Pathology
- A minimum of 58 credit hours, including 43 hours of academic course work and 15 hours of graduate practicum.
- 400 clinical clock hours, including 25 observation hours and 375 hands-on hours. A minimum of 325 hours must be earned under the direction of the University of Mississippi CSD faculty and/or approved offsite supervisors. Under special arrangements, portions of practicum can be completed elsewhere.
- Graduate students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in the department to maintain enrollment, to qualify for graduation and to qualify for department financial aid consideration.
- Full-time students are expected to be enrolled in the program for two years, including the summer between their first and second years. Part-time students are expected to complete the program in three years, including summers.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Feb, 2027
About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Oxford, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
