Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2020-2021. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 57 Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Suggested Plan of Study | ||
| Fall - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5713 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5193 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5143 | Phonological Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5334 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 4 |
| CDIS 5153 | Neurological Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5113 | Advanced Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Summer - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| CDIS 5163 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CDIS 5422 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication | 2 |
| Fall - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5013 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| CDIS 5183 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| CDIS 5243 | Language and Literacy Disorders in School-Age and Adolescence | 3 |
| CDIS 5533 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment & Intervention of Communication Deficits | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 51 | |
| Thesis | ||
| CDIS 5000 | Masters Research & Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | ||
| 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 Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Suggested Plan of Study | ||
| Fall - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5713 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5193 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5143 | Phonological Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5334 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 4 |
| CDIS 5153 | Neurological Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CDIS 5113 | Advanced Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Summer - 1st Year | ||
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| CDIS 5163 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CDIS 5422 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication | 2 |
| Fall - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5013 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| CDIS 5183 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia | 3 |
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| Spring - 2nd Year | ||
| CDIS 5210 | Advanced Practicum | 3 |
| CDIS 5243 | Language and Literacy Disorders in School-Age and Adolescence | 3 |
| CDIS 5533 | Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment & Intervention of Communication Deficits | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 51 | |
| 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 2020-2021 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.