MS in Communication Disorders
Boston, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 1,402 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Deadline for Emerson undergraduate students: November 1
** additional fees may apply. Scholarships are available
Key Summary
About: The MS in Communication Disorders program focuses on advanced study in speech-language pathology and audiology.
You’ll engage in hands-on clinical experiences, develop assessment and intervention skills, and explore the complexities of communication disabilities.
The program's duration is typically two years.
It prepares you for a career in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and private practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates of this program can pursue careers as speech-language pathologists, audiologists, or communication specialists.
They may work in healthcare, education, or research, addressing communication disorders and improving patients' quality of life through effective therapies and interventions.
Program Highlights
- A close-knit community of faculty and students collaborate in a small-college environment
- Top scholars, clinicians, and educators in your field will challenge and support you as you approach graduation and beyond
- Live in the dynamic city of Boston, home to world-renowned medical centers, research institutions, and biotech companies
- Classes offered day and night to fit your clinical schedule
- No GRE requirements
Emerson College’s on-campus graduate Communication Disorders MS program features a 54-credit curriculum, with the option to add up to 18 credits of foundational coursework. Housed in the School of Communication, the program is designed with each student’s unique prior experience in mind. Whether you have an undergraduate background in Communication Sciences and Disorders or have no prior experience in the field, we will work with you to tailor your curriculum based on your academic needs.
Courses
Our Communication Disorders MS program can be completed full-time in two years.
The curriculum is a combination of:
- 18 credits of foundational coursework
- 54 credits of applied coursework
- 42 credits of academic coursework
- 4 credits of clinical methods
- 5 credits of clinical practicum
- 3 credits of intersession courses
Career Outlook for Communication Disorders Graduates
Students interested in a career in Speech-Language Pathology can anticipate competitive salaries and a healthy job market.
- In 2022, US News & World Report ranked Speech-Language Pathology as the 3rd best job in healthcare, with a median salary of $80,000.
- Employment for Speech-Language Pathologists is projected to grow 25% from 2019–2029
- Speech-Language Pathologists can find work in a variety of fields including educational services, hospitals, nursing, and residential care facilities, physical, occupational, audiology, and speech therapy offices, and self-employment
- Employees with a master’s degree earn up to $12,000 more per year with a master’s than those with a bachelor’s.
Financial Aid
Emerson College is proud to offer students and families financial aid options and resources.
Scholarships
Upon applying to an Emerson Graduate Program, the Graduate Admission team automatically reviews every accepted student’s scholarship eligibility.
Who Should Apply?
Students in Emerson College’s on-campus Communication Disorders MS program are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. They are passionate about supporting clients in their communication and life participation. We accept students with or without experience in the field, creating a diverse community of students with a rich variety of perspectives.
Housed in the School of Communication, Emerson’s graduate Communication Disorders MS program is a generalist program that is perfect for students who are unsure about the type of clinical setting or population they want to pursue after graduation. Our student clinicians train across a variety of clinical settings and work with a wide spectrum of populations, giving them flexibility in their careers as speech-language pathologists.
Career Outlook for Communication Disorders Graduates
Students interested in a career in Speech-Language Pathology can anticipate competitive salaries and a healthy job market.
- In 2022, US News & World Report ranked Speech-Language Pathology as the 3rd best job in healthcare, with a median salary of $80,000.
- Employment for Speech-Language Pathologists is projected to grow 25% from 2019–2029
- Speech-Language Pathologists can find work in a variety of fields including educational services, hospitals, nursing, and residential care facilities, physical, occupational, audiology, and speech therapy offices, and self-employment
- Employees with a master’s degree earn up to $12,000 more per year with a master’s than those with a bachelor’s.