MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Athens United States | University of Georgia

The Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders equips you for a professional journey as a speech-language pathologist, offering comprehensive training in prevention, evaluation, treatment, and guided research. Our master's programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders cultivate evidence-based, client-focused practitioners who prioritize measurable outcomes. The M.A. curriculum combines academic instruction, hands-on clinical experience at our facilities, external clinical placements, and a required thesis project.

Our distinguished faculty bring diverse expertise in research, clinical practice, and community partnerships throughout the communication sciences field. You'll gain from their knowledge through rigorous evidence-based teaching, practical clinical experiences, guided research projects, and community engagement initiatives.

The MA program covers lifespan-focused coursework in:

Diagnostic procedures, clinical techniques, and research implementation in speech-language pathology
Disorders affecting speech sounds, fluency, voice quality, and resonance
Assessment and treatment approaches for language and literacy challenges
Swallowing disorders
Neurologically-based speech, language, and cognitive impairments
Multicultural considerations and collaborative professional practice