Master of Science in
Communication Disorders

Welcome

The Communication Disorders Department at Western Kentucky University (WKU) was established in 1975, and accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in 1993. 

The Master of Science in Communication Disorders is designed to prepare professional speech pathologists to meet the needs of the communicatively impaired in hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and schools. It is also designed to meet the academic and clinical requirements of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, leading to national certification and state licensure.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Communication Disorders program is competitive. Individuals interested in applying should contact the department for additional information prior to applying for information regarding specific departmental requirements for admission. You can reach the department by email at communicationdisorders@wku.edu or call 270-745-2278. Please note: If you are part of the UFT Cohort, please include that information in your email.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 42 academic and 7 clinical credits are required for graduation. For more information on the Communication Disorders program at WKU, please visit http://www.wku.edu/chhs/cms/index.php/departments/communication_disorders or call 270-745-2278.

WKU now offers a Pre-SLP Program. Please visit our Pre-SLP link:
http://www.wku.edu/cohort/preSLP.htm

Department Contact Information

Phone: 270-745-2278
Email: communicationdisorders@wku.edu
Web: http://www.wku.edu/chhs/cms/index.php/departments/communication_disorders