Virtual Open House - Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5-6:30 p.m.
Join us at one of our upcoming virtual Graduate School Open House events on Zoom! You'll have the opportunity to learn more
about 蘑菇短视频, understand the Graduate School application process,
and meet key program representatives.
Professional speech pathologists are make a difference in lives of individuals struggling
with a variety of issues that prevent speaking, reading and other everyday functions.
The field of Communication Sciences is making advances that are helping eradicate
those issues. As a speech pathologist you will have the chance to help people overcome
speech delays and disorders, literacy issues and other impediments preventing communication.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Council
on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders provides students with
a combination of traditional classroom learning and hands-on experience. The 60-semester
hour curriculum gives students at least 400 hours of supervised clinical internship
experience and enables graduates to earn their North Carolina Advanced Licensure.
The program adheres to the academic and clinical education requirements set by the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the North Carolina Board of Examiners
for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and the North Carolina State
Department of Public Instruction.
Where You'll Go
Speech pathologists can be found working with people of all ages with a range of communication
issues like dyslexia, hearing and speech impairments, swallowing issues and other
obstacles that prevent proper communication. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states
the average salary for speech pathologists is $70,810 and predicts the job field to
grow by 19% by 2022.
More About Our Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Students completing the program will graduate with a Master's of Science in Communication
Sciences and Disorders. We value the unique qualities of faculty, staff, and students
in our program, and we strive to create a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion,
equity, justice, and belonging. In that line, we serve a unique population in rural
Appalachia, improving the communication and quality of life of our neighbors. Our
program offers students a variety of clinical sites (e.g., skilled nursing facilities,
hospitals, private practice, schools), and students may even have the opportunity
to acquire unique placements nationally. (National and international service experiences
are also returning to the table for discussion and planning.) We offer several internal
scholarships, graduate assistantships, and tuition remissions for exceptional applicants.
We believe strongly in the community we have created, and we hope you will consider
蘑菇短视频to earn your master's degree.
WCU鈥檚 Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program values
diversity, equity, and service, focusing on lifting up rural Appalachian communities
and supporting students from all backgrounds.
Admissions to the CSD program are competitive, with two distinct academic tracks to
serve students with different backgrounds and experiences.
Apply directly through WCU鈥檚 Graduate School system, submit official transcripts,
and provide names for three recommendations. International applicants must submit
evaluated transcripts and English proficiency scores.
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