The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences. The master's program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The M.S. program has specializations in speech-language pathology for the educational setting, medical setting and technology (augmentative and alternative communication). The Ph.D. program in speech-language pathology has two specializations in child language disorders and adult neurological disorders.

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in major course work is required. Each graduate department may have additional “special admission requirements” which are noted on this page.

• Completed on-line application and signature page or
• Download the paper application (HTML) | (Acrobat)
• The non-refundable $45 application fee (Waivers accepted for FAMU Feeder Program and McNair Scholars)
• Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Registrar’s Office from ALL colleges and universities attended
• GRE Scores (Only official score reports are accepted within 5 years of the test date) www.gre.org
• Statement of Academic and Research Interest
• Autobiographical Sketch (Personal biography)
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation Word

For International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above you must meet the following:

• Official transcripts, certificates and/or mark/grade sheets must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, and must show proof of degree(s) earned, courses taken and marks/grades received. Also, ALL transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (www.aacrao.org) and be forwarded to Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
• TOEFL Scores (Minimum computer-based score of 213 is required and only official score reports are accepted within 2 years of the test date) www.toelf.org

Special Admission Requirements

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will admit doctoral applicants to the Fall and Spring semester only.

Letters of recommendation must be submitted from persons with the doctoral degree. It is preferable that the recommendations come from persons familiar with the student's academic work.

Master's degree applicants must have a GPA of 3.2, and Ph.D. degree applicants must have a GPA of 3.5.

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Students wishing to specialize in speech-language pathology or audiology who have not previously earned a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology/audiology are admitted provisionally as graduate students until they have completed the following undergraduate prerequisites: CSD2 - 241, 261, 262, 361, 362, 361, 367, 467, 468, and 469. Students with bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology must have completed these same prerequisites, as well as courses in statistics and aural rehabilitation upon entry to the program, or take these courses during graduate study.