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Longwood University College of Education and Human Services Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Longwood University 201 High Street Farmville, VA 23909 US   Phone: 1-434-395-2707 Fax: 1-434-395-2750   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MS - Communication Sciences & Disorders On Campus   The major in Communication Sciences and Disorders leads to the Master of Science degree and provides in-depth course work and practicum experiences designed to provide students a scholarly foundation and expertise in areas of articulation-phonology, infant and child language disorders, voice disorders, craniofacial anomalies, motor speech disorders, stuttering, aural rehabilitation, dysphagia, and aphasia. Advanced training will involve practicum experiences with a diverse population of adults and children, in a minimum of three different practicum settings. The Master's degree is the entry-level degree for employment as a speech-language pathologist and prepares students for the remediation of communication disorders. Successful completion of the program meets current eligibility requirements for the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology, the Commonwealth of Virginia Professional Licensure, and Virginia Department of Education Teacher Licensure with and endorcement in Speech and Language Disorders.     Accreditation Information: This new program has been awarded candidacy status by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The status can be reviewed once the program has completed the required number of minimum years.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants to this program must have either an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders or an undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline plus completion of the following speech-language pathology prerequisites with a grade of B- or better: Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms, Phonetics (Transcription), Speech Science, Introduction to Audiology & Hearing Science, Language Development Across the Lifespan, Phonology & Language Disorders, Neurology of Human Communication.  Pre-Requisite Courses Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms, Phonetics (Transcription), Speech Science, Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science, Language Development Across the Lifespan, Phonology and Language Disorders, and Neurology of Human Communication.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.00 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements All students are required to participate in the Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy and Learning. To meet ASHA accreditation requirements, all students must complete a minimum of 325 hours of supervised clinical experience at the graduate level and a minimum of 400 hours, including 25 observation hours, from the combined undergraduate and graduate programs. The 400 hours will include experience in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults and with a variety of types and severities of disorders of speech, language and hearing. Completion of at least 30 graduate clinic hours is recommended in the Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy and Learning prior to off-campus practicum placement. Students must complete a minimum of two off-campus practicum experiences approved by the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 68  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 168  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $607  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12096  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable