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    Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAIn-person20 months
    $90,481.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    11.6%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Cohort
    students
    51
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 51-credit, 20-month, in-person MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $90,481.

    About the program

    The program provides coursework and clinical training in speech-language pathology through community-based placements in off-campus facilities. It offers a thesis track (Plan A) for research and a non-thesis track (Plan B) with elective clinical coursework.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Communication and Media Studies): #16

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min for the internet-based test, the average scores must be greater than 93, with no scores below 21

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $90,481 across 51 required credits.
    Is Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 20 months and 51 credits.
    What GPA is required for Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or better in the last two years of undergraduate study
    How competitive is Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Communicative Sciences and Disorders (M.A.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11.6%.