Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Blue Track) in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
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Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master of Education in Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) program combines academic coursework with hands-on clinical experience, equipping students with essential skills for a career in speech-language pathology (SLP). The program starts with classes at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, alongside clinical training at the Sheila C. Johnson Center (SJC), an on-site multidisciplinary clinic serving patients throughout Virginia. At SJC, CSD graduate students develop foundational clinical skills under professional supervision. The curriculum accommodates both students with prior CSD experience (Blue Track) and those new to the field (Orange Track).
In their final semester, students undertake a full-time internship five days a week while preparing for national certification exams. Internships are available nationwide across various settings, including healthcare, schools, and private practices. Each course and clinical rotation prepares students to address the full Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, serving diverse populations from infants to older adults in both medical and educational environments. Our program emphasizes practical learning and evidence-based decision-making, shaping adaptable professionals for today's workforce.
The Blue Track spans five consecutive semesters (including summers) and is tailored for:
Students holding an undergraduate degree in communication disorders, or
Those with degrees in other fields who've completed ASHA prerequisite courses at an accredited program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prior to beginning the M.Ed. in Communication Sciences & Disorders program, students are expected to have completed the following undergraduate courses, per ASHA certification requirements, with a B- or better grade:
At least one 3-credit biological science course with content related to the study and characterization of living organisms and the investigation of the science behind living things. Broad areas include anatomy, biology, cell, and molecular biology, computational biology, ecology and evolution, environmental biology, forensic biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biosciences, natural science, neurobiology, neurology, physiology, and zoology.
At least one 3-credit physical science course: chemistry or physics
At least one 3-credit social/behavioral science course such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health
At least one 3-credit course in statistics
Coursework from massive open online courses (MOOCs) are not accepted. Examples of MOOCs include, but are not limited to: Educause, MOOC.org, edX, Coursera, and Khan Academy.
A review of official transcripts must include passing grades in all 4 of these courses before August 16 in order to enroll in our graduate program. In other words, an offer of admission is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all necessary undergraduate coursework. Any student who accepts an offer of admission (for either the Blue Track or Orange Track program) but whose official transcripts do not include courses that satisfy these requirements, may defer entry into their designated Track for one year to complete the missing undergraduate requirements.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90
At least one 3-credit biological science course with content related to the study and characterization of living organisms and the investigation of the science behind living things. Broad areas include anatomy, biology, cell, and molecular biology, computational biology, ecology and evolution, environmental biology, forensic biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biosciences, natural science, neurobiology, neurology, physiology, and zoology.
At least one 3-credit physical science course: chemistry or physics
At least one 3-credit social/behavioral science course such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health
At least one 3-credit course in statistics
Coursework from massive open online courses (MOOCs) are not accepted. Examples of MOOCs include, but are not limited to: Educause, MOOC.org, edX, Coursera, and Khan Academy.
A review of official transcripts must include passing grades in all 4 of these courses before August 16 in order to enroll in our graduate program. In other words, an offer of admission is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all necessary undergraduate coursework. Any student who accepts an offer of admission (for either the Blue Track or Orange Track program) but whose official transcripts do not include courses that satisfy these requirements, may defer entry into their designated Track for one year to complete the missing undergraduate requirements.
English proficiency requirement:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90
Tuition
USD
30,300