MS
Communication Disorders
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Admission Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Communication Disorders / Communication Sciences and Disorders OR accepted leveling-up classes with a bachelors degree in a different field.
- Personal qualifications will be considered
- Volunteer and Work History
- Resume
- (There will be a written essay for those shortlisted to the interview stage)
Program Requirements
The discipline of speech-language pathology involves the study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech production mechanism, and the typical and atypical development of speech, articulation, voice, fluency, speech rate and rhythm, speech acoustics, speech perception, and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathology also includes the study of typical and atypical language development and language processing, the assessment of children’s language and related social and cognitive abilities, the treatment of language impairments, and the assessment and treatment of aphasia.
Requirements for Degree.
Requirements for Degree.
- Credit Hours 63: 37 credits of coursework, 20 credits of clinical practicum (ComD 688R), and 6 credits of thesis (ComD 699R)
- Required courses: ComD 600, 610, 630, 633, 634, 636, 657, 658, 674, 675, 676, 679, 690R
- Minor (in related field): optional and in addition to all required major classes.
- Residence: see university residence requirements. Transfer of graduate courses taken elsewhere is not guaranteed and will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
- Thesis.
- Examinations: (A) pass ASHA Praxis exam in speech-language pathology; (B) oral defense of a thesis.
Program Outcomes
1. Applied knowledge in speech-language pathology
Demonstrate applied knowledge in communication disorders, including typical and atypical speech and language across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
2. Applied clinical skills in speech-language pathology
Demonstrate competence in assessment, treatment, case management, and clinical writing related to clients presenting with various communication disorders across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
3. Research skills in speech-language pathology
Demonstrate competence in (a) synthesizing, analyzing, and reporting communication disorders research and (b) applying evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate applied knowledge in communication disorders, including typical and atypical speech and language across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
2. Applied clinical skills in speech-language pathology
Demonstrate competence in assessment, treatment, case management, and clinical writing related to clients presenting with various communication disorders across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
3. Research skills in speech-language pathology
Demonstrate competence in (a) synthesizing, analyzing, and reporting communication disorders research and (b) applying evidence-based practice.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
71.0
International
3.0
Male
1.0
Female
70.0
LDS
71.0
BYU Undergraduate
47.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.2
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
25.8
Admitted Per Year
18.2
Percent Admitted
70.54
Average GPA
3.81
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