Master of Science in Communication Disorders

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 view the department website for additional information prior to applying. To learn more visit www.wku.edu/communicationdisorders/graduate.php. 

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 www.wku.edu/communicationdisorders/graduate.php.

WKU now also offers a Pre-SLP Program.

Additional Information

For additional information including admission procedures, program requirements and more, visit http://www.wku.edu/communicationdisorders.