Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
For speech-language pathologists holding a master's degree, our Education Specialist (EdS) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders helps enhance your professional expertise. The curriculum combines coursework with independent study opportunities in speech-language pathology, along with customizable focus areas like literacy, school leadership, and counseling. Applicants must possess three years of professional experience after earning their master's degree. This 30-credit-hour program follows an adaptable three-category structure tailored to advance your career objectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission procedures require:
A master's degree in speech-language pathology or a related field
At least three years working experience since the master's degree was awarded
Submission of all application materials
Initial Admission Requirements
While completing the Graduate School application, please be sure to attach the following required materials for Communication Sciences and Disorders:
Official GRE scores
Unofficial transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
A statement of your professional experience and career goals, not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages.
Resume/CV
Final Admission Requirements
Interviews: After completing the initial admission requirements (see above), the applicant will be contacted by the department with names of potential faculty members with whom they may interview. An interview is required and it is the applicant's responsibility to schedule interviews.
Admissions decisions will be based on the faculty's evaluation of undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE (and TOEFL where relevant) scores, quality of essay, letters of recommendations, resum, and interview(s).
The program faculty will review applications on an ongoing basis. Final acceptance into the program requires agreement by a faculty member to be the applicant's major professor.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
A master's degree in speech-language pathology or a related field
At least three years working experience since the master's degree was awarded
Submission of all application materials
Initial Admission Requirements
While completing the Graduate School application, please be sure to attach the following required materials for Communication Sciences and Disorders:
Official GRE scores
Unofficial transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
A statement of your professional experience and career goals, not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages.
Resume/CV
Final Admission Requirements
Interviews: After completing the initial admission requirements (see above), the applicant will be contacted by the department with names of potential faculty members with whom they may interview. An interview is required and it is the applicant's responsibility to schedule interviews.
Admissions decisions will be based on the faculty's evaluation of undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE (and TOEFL where relevant) scores, quality of essay, letters of recommendations, resum, and interview(s).
The program faculty will review applications on an ongoing basis. Final acceptance into the program requires agreement by a faculty member to be the applicant's major professor.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630