Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders 207 Rackham Bldg. Detroit, MI 48202 US   Phone: 1-313-577-3339 Fax: 1-313-577-8885   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.- Speech-Language Pathology Doctoral Au.D.-Audiology; Ph.D.-Communication Sciences and Disorders On Campus   Wayne State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers an exciting array of clinical, educational, and research opportunities. WSU is a comprehensive research university. The CSD department has 12 full-time faculty, 100 undergraduate and 100 graduate students and offers Bachelor's, Master's, Au.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Many different ages and cultural groups are represented, providing a lively mix of ideas and perspectives. The department offers students a comprehensive clinical experience with a large on-campus clinic and extensive community partnerships that also provide excellent opportunities for research.     Accreditation Information: The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology program and the Doctor of Audiology program are both accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA. M.A. is 2 years, 59 credits; Au.D is 4 years; 122 credits. Includes summer semester.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Audiology/Speech Pathology provides best preparation. Students who have earned degrees in other fields are encouraged to complete prerequisite course work.  Pre-Requisite Courses WSU has a non-degree, post-bachelor program that offers students the opportunity to complete prerequisite course work in preparation for graduate study.  International Student Requirements Non-native speakers of English are required to submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Test of Written English (TWE), and the SPEAK or TSE test. All exams must be taken prior to January 1. Official scores must be sent directly to Wayne State University.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 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: 17100  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3837  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 5241  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $789  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14198  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       1/15/2010 Sonya Scott Application Deadline Deadline: January 15. Application must be submitted through the CSDCAS Centralized Application Service and Wayne State University on-line application. See departmental website for further details.