The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed for students seeking entry-level professional preparation in speech-language pathology. Any student without an undergraduate major or equivalent in Communication Sciences and Disorders should apply as a prerequisite student to complete the prerequisite course work. The curriculum incorporates course work and intensive clinical practicum experiences designed to prepare students to meet state licensure and national certification requirements.
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at the University of Kentucky is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2017 or 301-296-5700.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0.
Degree Requirements
Core coursework (credit hours):
* CSD 675 and CSD 720 can be repeated three times
Coursework includes 34 didactic hours plus comprehensive examinations or an optional thesis.
Graduate students completing the thesis option also complete the following:
Graduate students wishing to meet American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification requirements must also complete the following additional clinical orientation, clinical practicum, and clinical rotation experiences, plus 2 hours of graduate-level electives.
**Graduate students are required to take two credits of CSD 788 Variable Topics as elective courses or any other related graduate level elective. Elective courses are offered on a rotating basis.
www.uky.edu/chs/communication-sciences-and-disorders