Overview

The program’s curriculum is taught in classroom and clinical settings by experienced, knowledgeable faculty members, many of whom have been or still are professional clinicians. These faculty members are also dedicated researchers who conduct their studies in order to better understand communication sciences and disorders, and to expand knowledge in the field.

What You'll Learn

The rigorous curriculum combines academic courses and clinical education from which students gain valuable pre-professional experience and the courses required for graduate study. The core curriculum includes courses such as Introduction to Communication Disorders, Acoustics and Speech Science, Introduction to Audiology, and Speech-Language Disorders in Children. In addition to the core, all students are required to complete a concentration or minor, elective and liberal studies courses, and supervised observations in the Speech and Hearing Clinic, which serves approximately 75 clients a week. Outside the classroom, students may also choose to get involved in Western Carolina University’s National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association Chapter to further their studies and understanding of the field.

Where You'll Go

Communication Sciences Disorders program graduates are employed throughout the region and nation. Many have gone on to pursue their master’s degree in order to become a professional speech-language pathologist. Employment can be focused in the research and administration areas of communication sciences and disorders, or in the growing field of assistive technology. Employers for graduates can include hospitals, private practices, public clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation companies and home health agencies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care practitioners and technical occupations in general are projected to increase 21.5 percent by 2022. Speech-language pathologist occupations are projected for a 19.4 percent increase in the same time period, while audiologist occupations are projected for an increase of 33.6 percent.

Programme Structure

Communication Sciences Disorders curriculum includes:

Fund of Speech/Language Analysis
Speech and Language Development
Phonetics
The Exceptional Child
Anatomy/Physiology of Speech Mech.
Acoustics and Speech Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Out-of-State

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7138 USD / year

≈ 7138 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

What You'll Learn

Where You'll Go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

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