Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University communication sciences and disorders program offers a unique educational opportunity for students to become highly qualified speech-language pathologists. Our downtown Atlanta location gives students excellent clinical experiences across the city. Our faculty’s commitment to students' success provides an exceptional learning environment. Cohorts of 30-32 students begin each fall semester, and students receive individual attention and work together throughout the year.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Duration: Minimum of 63 semester hours with communication sciences and disorders bachelor’s degree | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: December 1 (firm deadline – all requirements must be met by this date) Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: Does Not Admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Required Coursework: 9 hours of clinical practice 12 hours of internship 39 hours of coursework 3 hour elective ** additional prerequisite courses required for students admitted without an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.S. (Speech-Language Pathology) program, you will need to submit several documents for review. CSDCAS Application Instructions: Create an account with CSDCAS. Choose either the 2-year or the 3-year program application. Two-year program – for students who will have completed at least six of the CSD prerequisite courses by Fall 2026. These courses must include Anatomy & Physiology, Communication Disorders, AND Development of Communication and Language Across the Lifespan. Three-year program – for students who will not have completed at least six of the CSD prerequisite courses by Fall 2026, including Anatomy & Physiology, Communication Disorders, AND Development of Communication and Language Across the Lifespan. View Prerequisite courses Complete & submit the CSDCAS Application; pay application fee. Goals Statement (upload with the application) All applicants must submit a goal statement as part of their application. The statement should adhere to the guidelines and must address the 3 questions listed below. Guidelines: One page in length; 12-point font; one-inch margins on each side; single-spaced.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://csdcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login

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