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University of Central Florida College of Health and Public Affairs Communication Sciences and Disorders 4000 Central Florida Blvd Health and Public Affairs II 109 Orlando, FL 32816-2215 US   Phone: 1-407-823-4798 Fax: 1-407-823-4816   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders Accelerated BA/BS-MA Track; Communicative Di On Campus   The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two options leading to the Master of Arts degree, both intended for those interested in working with children and adults who have communication disorders. The Traditional and Consortium options provide academic and clinical education experiences necessary for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Florida Department of Education, and licensure by the State of Florida. The Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has accredited the Master of Arts Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders since 1986. The first option, the Traditional Track, is a two-year, full-time program (i.e., seven consecutive semesters, including two summers) for students with undergraduate degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. For students with undergraduate degrees in other majors, the program requires additional prerequisite course work. Out-of-field applicants should consult with a departmental adviser prior to applying for admission to determine the best course for seeking entrance into the program. The second option, the Consortium Track, is a five-year, “summers mainly” program, including five consecutive summers of full-time enrollment and occasional enrollment during fall or spring semesters. This track is designed specifically for students with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology who work in participating Central Florida public school districts and have been providing speech and language services for at least one year prior to application. Students enrolled in either the Traditional or Consortium tracks must follow a prescribed sequence of academic and clinical courses. The College of Education also offers the Communication Sciences and Disorders track in Ph.D. in Education.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees The Department admits qualified in-field applicants, with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and out-of-field applicants, with undergraduate degrees in other majors. Out-of-field students require an additional 36 to 42 credit hours of prerequisite course work that may be completed in approximately two to three semesters.  Pre-Requisite Courses The Department admits qualified in-field applicants, with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and out-of-field applicants, with undergraduate degrees in other majors. Out-of-field students require an additional 36 to 42 credit hours of prerequisite course work that may be completed in approximately two to three semesters.  International Student Requirements In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, students must demonstrate proficiency.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3288  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3974  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $950  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20814  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable