MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Non-thesis) 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 program shapes students into evidence-driven, patient-focused speech-language specialists through a blend of academic instruction, on-site clinical practice, external internships, and thesis completion.

Our distinguished faculty bring diverse expertise in research, clinical practice, and community partnerships within communication sciences. You'll gain from their knowledge through research-backed teaching, hands-on clinical experiences, guided research projects, and community engagement initiatives.

The MA curriculum covers lifespan-focused studies in:

Diagnostic procedures, clinical techniques, and research implementation in speech pathology
Articulation, fluency, vocal, and resonance disorders
Language/literacy evaluation and therapeutic approaches
Swallowing disorders
Neurologically-based communication impairments
Cross-cultural considerations and collaborative healthcare practices
Assistive communication technologies