BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota | Vermillion United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 12,942
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

As a communication sciences & disorders student at USD, you'll develop skills to assist individuals with diverse communication challenges including speech fluency issues, auditory impairments, and swallowing/balance difficulties. This program lays the foundation for future careers as speech-language pathologists or audiologists serving clients across all age groups. The undergraduate curriculum also provides alternative career pathways in research labs, healthcare administration, or clinical support roles for students not pursuing advanced degrees.
Through comprehensive coursework and hands-on training, USD's communication sciences & disorders program equips you for graduate studies in speech pathology or audiology, as well as professional opportunities in research, management, or clinical practice settings.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).

Tuition USD 12,942

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