The Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s programs prepare students to be evidence-based, client-centered, outcomes-focused speech-language pathologists. The M.Ed. program integrates coursework, on-campus clinical practicum, off-campus clinical internships, and completion of a master’s thesis. Our faculty have research, clinical, and community collaboration expertise across the field of communication sciences and disorders. You will benefit from this expertise through high quality evidence-based instruction, clinical opportunities, mentored research, and outreach to the community.
The MEd in Communication Sciences and Disorders includes coursework across the lifespan in: -Diagnostics, clinical methods, and application of research in speech-language pathology -Speech sound disorders, fluency, voice, and resonance -Language and literacy assessment and intervention -Dysphagia -Acquired speech, language, and cognitive disorders -Multicultural issues and interprofessional practice -Augmentative and alternative communication This program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and approved by the Georgia Department of Education.
Program Coordinator Laura Nichols lrnichol@uga.edu 706-542-6349 Graduate Coordinator Jennifer Brown jbrown8@uga.edu 706-542-4606 Graduate Coordinator Assistant/ Graduate Program Administrator Leslie Moon mymoon@uga.edu 706-542-4606