Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master of Science (M.S.)

The Master of Science Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders leads to careers in speech-language pathology (SLP). SLPs serve persons with communication disorders and promote scientific investigation in the normal and abnormal development and use of communication, speech, language, hearing, and swallowing.

Program Highlights

• Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Meets or exceeds the speech-language pathology requirement for Minnesota Department of Education teacher licensure and Department of Health licensure in Minnesota
• Opportunities for student research
• Modern clinical and classroom facilities
• Hybrid format allows flexibility in internship placements.
  • The majority of classes are completed during the first year on campus in Mankato.
  • A small number of courses are taken online along with internships during the second year.

Application Requirements

• A completed CSDCAS application
• Transcripts from any post-secondary institution from which you earned credit toward your undergraduate degree. This includes courses for college credit that were taken in high school (e.g., Post-secondary education option-PSEO).
• Three letters of recommendation (free form letter; no required format)
• Personal essay/letter of intent (free form; no required format)

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

• TOEFL iBT scores sent directly to CSDCAS using code C122. A minimum score of 61 is required.
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member

Optional materials include:

• Resume/CV or other listing of pertinent experiences
• Application for a Graduate Assistant position

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	February 1	February 1
Spring Start	N/A	N/A
Summer Start	N/A	N/A

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 Time to Completion: 2 years

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