Program Overview
The Communicative Disorders at California State University Los Angeles is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Communicative 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 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communicative Disorders programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fluency Disorders\xa0(3)
- Language Disorders in Children\xa0(3)
- Voice Disorders\xa0(3)
- Speech Sound Disorders\xa0(3)
- Neurolinguistic Disorders in Adults\xa0(3)
- Motor Speech Disorders\xa0(3)
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology\xa0(3)
- Dysphagia\xa0(3)
- Professional and Business Issues in Speech-Language Pathology\xa0(3) *
- Alternative Communication Modalities\xa0(3) *
- Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology\xa0(3)
- Medical Speech-Language Pathology\xa0(3)
- Intervention Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology\xa0(3)
- Diagnostic Considerations in Communication Disorders\xa0(3) *
- Colloquium in Evidence-Based Practice\xa0(1)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to University and College requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must satisfy specific department requirements before being considered for admission to \xc2\xa0the \xc2\xa0MA in Communicative Disorders with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology Program:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree in communicative disorders or equivalent;
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester r units and in all \xc2\xa0courses in Communicative Disorders;
- Recent GRE General Test scores in all three subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing) ;
- Completion of departmental application form;
- Letter of professional goals and intent, and
- Three letters of recommendation.
- An interview may also be required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months