Eastern Illinois University College of Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920 US   Phone: 1-217-581-2712   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Communication Disorders and Sciences On Campus   The professions of speech-language pathology and audiology are concerned with evaluation, treatment, and research in human communication and it's disorders. Twenty-four million people in the United States have such disorders. Professional practice requirements include a master's degree from an accredited institution, the Certificate of Clinical Competence, and the Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist License. Practice in schools as a speech pathologist also requires a special certificate. The programs in communication disorders at Eastern prepare students to practice speech-language pathology in all work settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practice. The masters degree is a professional entry degree. Easterns master's degree in communication disorders prepares students to practice speech-language pathology and requires 46 to 47 semester hours of advanced study. Typically, graduate students require 5 consecutive full-time semesters to complete the program. The usual program includes 3 semesters of advanced coursework and clinical practicum followed by two 14-week internships, one in the schools and one in a hospital or other medical setting.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 674  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1083  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $508  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12197  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