Overview

Students who pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University learn about the typical and disordered aspects of speech, language, hearing and swallowing.

In addition to practicing communication skills and gaining experience in collaboration, students will learn about issues related to diversity, inclusion, equity and ethical practice within the field of communication sciences and disorders. Graduates of this program will be prepared to effectively contribute to the profession and to society as a whole.

Career prospects

Graduates with a degree in communicative sciences and disorders pursue a wide range of careers, excelling in jobs that require professional communication skills, critical thinking and understanding of scientific inquiry as it relates to communication sciences and disorders.

Many students go on to pursue a graduate degree to become a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms

Descriptive Phonetics

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 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Speech Pathology View 1152 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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