M.Ed. Degree with a Major in Communication Disorders

About this field

Communication disorders can affect people of all backgrounds and involve problems with speech, language and auditory processing. People with communication disorders may have difficulty getting their message across or receiving communication from other sources. Students in the communication disorders program at Valdosta State University are introduced to the field of speech-language pathology and develop the intervention skills necessary to help individuals with communication disorders.

What You'll Learn

The Master of Science in Education degree builds upon knowledge acquired during undergraduate study and equips students with the skills needed to provide prevention, evaluation and intervention services for clients of all ages with a variety of communication disorders. Students conduct basic research and applied research with the goal of becoming certified speech-language pathologists, teachers and/or research scientists. Graduates of the program are eligible for a service certificate and the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, which enables them to work in a variety of public and private settings.

Application Deadlines

For admission to the graduate program in Communication Disorders, the following paperwork must be submitted to the Graduate School:

• Completed application for Graduate School (this may also be completed online)
• Medical forms (forms are available at the Graduate School page)
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended

DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

For Summer admission, the deadline for application is 5 p.m. on October 1.
For Fall admission, the deadline for application is 5 p.m. on March 1.
For Spring admission, the deadline for application is 5 p.m. on July 1.

Meeting the minimum criteria for application for graduate school does not guarantee admission to the communication sciences and disorders program. It should be noted that the pool of applicants for the program includes many highly qualified applicants, and the number of available positions is limited.

Program Admission Information

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Careers

• Speech Clinician
• Speech Therapist
• Speech, Language and Hearing Scientist
• Speech-Language Pathologist