Overview

If you’re wondering how to become a speech pathologist, Rockhurst University’s acclaimed Communication Sciences and Disorders major is the best place to start.

With a foundation in Jesuit, liberal arts education, our communication science program emphasizes an ethical and culturally sensitive approach to its speech therapy curriculum. Our communication sciences and disorders degree consists of 56 credit hours and includes courses in human communication disorders, culture and diversity, and speech and hearing science.

This degree is an excellent option for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree to become a speech pathologist, or further specialize their communication science expertise with a graduate degree in audiology or speech and hearing science. The University also offers a communication sciences and disorders minor.

Freshmen are eligible to apply for pre-admission to the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn a communication sciences and disorders degree from RU will be able to:

Understand normal human communication and swallowing processes
Identify and describe the etiologies and characteristics of communication and swallowing disorders
Demonstrate an understanding of multicultural sensitivity as it relates to the discipline of communication sciences and disorders

Apply effective oral and written communication skills in all academic settings

Outcomes

What communication sciences and disorders jobs are available to you post-graduation? Graduates will be prepared to take on roles such as:

Speech pathologist
Audiologist
Speech pathology assistant
Speech therapist
Preschool teacher
Early intervention specialist

Speech pathology jobs can be lucrative and self-fulfilling. According to the 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median speech pathologist salary was $76,610 a year. And you’ll be happy to know the communication sciences and disorders industry is growing much faster than average, meaning your skills will be in high demand.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture and Diversity in CSD
Human Communication Disorders
Language Development
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Transcription Phonetics
Neural Bases of Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44650 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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