Program Overview
The Communicative Disorders at California State University Northridge is a MSc programme in Humanities over 41 months, delivered Online. 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: 41 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
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
- Interviewing and Counseling in Communicative Disorders
- Research in Communication Disorders
- C Language Disorders II
- Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language and Hearing
- Advanced Study of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children
- Neurogenic Disorders of Cognition and Language
- Structural and Neurogenic Speech Disorders
- Voice and Disorders of Voice
- Seminar in Developmental Language Disorders
- Adult and Pediatric Swallowing/Feeding Disorders
- Advanced Diagnostics in Speech and Language Pathology
- Pediatric Audiology
- Directed Comprehensive Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree Requirements
In order to apply to the Distance Learning Master\xc2\x92s Degree Program students must meet one of the following criteria:
Prerequisite Coursework Requirements
The following course work is required to be admitted into this program:
- Twelve semester units\xc2\xa0of basic coursework including CD 405 (phonetics), CD 410 (hearing science), CD 415 (speech and language development), CD 442 (speech science) or the equivalent.
- Three semester units\xc2\xa0in diagnostic methods. Coursework may include tests and measurements, standardized and non-standardized evaluation procedures or theory and practice in assessment of individuals and policies in governing administration and interpretation of tests or CD 469A.
- Nine semester units\xc2\xa0of coursework in the management of communicative disorders Including:
- Phonology and articulation disorders or CD 451
- Language disorders or CD 462
- Coursework related to fluency and fluency disorders or CD 450
- Six semester units\xc2\xa0of courses in basic audiometry and auditory habilitation such as CD 445, CD 446 or the equivalent.
GRE/MAT Requirements
1. GRE/MAT\xc2\xa0
- The department requires that all applicants submit scores from the GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).\xc2\xa0
- Students with a master\'s degree in another field must also submit GRE or MAT scores.
- Test scores must be current; within the last five years.
- The university requires the 50th percentile in either the Verbal or Quantitative Reasoning subtest of the GRE.
- Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) students average a combined score of 295-300 (Verbal and Quantitative Analysis scores) on their GRE scores and a score of 420 on the MAT.
2. GPA Requirements
- The university requires a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA; however, in order to have a competitive application, a GPA of 3.5 or above in CDS coursework is advised. The average GPA for our previous cohort was 3.79.\xc2\xa0Admission is very competitive.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 49,776 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge 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 Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Application Deadline June 2, 2026
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 41 months