Overview

The major in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University is designed to equip students with knowledge and emerging skills for the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.

Primary areas of emphasis are placed on critical thinking and understanding of scientific inquiry as it relates to communication disorders. Students in the major will also learn and practice oral and written communication skills, develop as a reflective learner, and demonstrate growth in professional communication skills. An additional area of emphasis for student learning is understanding issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and ethical practice within the field of communicative sciences and disorders.

Career prospects

Majors will commonly pursue graduate degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology. The knowledge and skills acquired in the major can also serve as preparation for other graduate degree programs or for careers in educational, healthcare, and business settings that value scientific training, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Descriptive Phonetics
Fundamentals of Hearing and Audiometry
Speech Science
Language Development
Evaluation Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Speech Pathology View 194 other Bachelors in Cognitive Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Communicative Sciences and Disorders major is met by completing Communicative Sciences and Disorders 470 and 472.
The requirements of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

45406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45406 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43906 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43906 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16522 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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