Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 57
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Suggested Plan of Study (sequence may change depending on course availability) | ||
| Fall - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5193 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5713 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5143 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5153 | Neurological Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5163 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CDIS 5113 | Developmental Language Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Summer - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5420 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication | 3 |
| or CDIS 5340 | Counseling for Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Fall - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5013 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| CDIS 5183 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia | 3 |
| CDIS 5330 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5243 | Disorders of Literacy and Complex Language | 3 |
| CDIS 5533 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment & Intervention of Communication Deficits | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 51 | |
| Thesis | ||
| CDIS 5000 | Masters Research & Thesis | 6 |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
Prerequisite Requirements
- Students with a Bachelor's Degree in a discipline other than communication sciences and disorders must complete 24 semester hours of prerequisite coursework before being admitted to the graduate program. These students should apply to the graduate school as a "Special Student (Non-Degree Seeking)." Prerequisite courses include CDIS 2223, CDIS 3313, CDIS 4313, CDIS 3203, CDIS 3123, CDIS 4023, CDIS 4423 and CDIS 3113. Check individual courses for grade requirements.
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 51
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Suggested Plan of Study (sequence may change depending on course availability) | ||
| Fall - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5193 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5713 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5143 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5153 | Neurological Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5163 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CDIS 5113 | Developmental Language Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Summer - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5420 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication | 3 |
| or CDIS 5340 | Counseling for Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Fall - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5013 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| CDIS 5183 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia | 3 |
| CDIS 5330 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5243 | Disorders of Literacy and Complex Language | 3 |
| CDIS 5533 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment & Intervention of Communication Deficits | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
Prerequisite Requirements
- Students with a Bachelor's Degree in a discipline other than communication sciences and disorders must complete 24 semester hours of prerequisite coursework before being admitted to the graduate program. These students should apply to the graduate school as a "Special Student (Non-Degree Seeking)." Prerequisite courses include CDIS 2223, CDIS 3313, CDIS 4313, CDIS 3203, CDIS 3123, CDIS 4023, CDIS 4423, and CDIS 3113. Check individual courses for grade requirements.
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.