Graduate Programs in Communicative Disorders and Sciences

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences offers the following graduate degree programs:

Master's in Communicative Disorders and Sciences (M.A.)*
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) - a clinical degree.*
*The Master's Degree program in Communicative Disorders and Sciences in Speech/Language Pathology and the the Doctor of Audiology programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation.

We also offer the Au.D.\M.B.A. program - must also apply and be accepted separately to the University at Buffalo's M.B.A. program - see details below.

Finally, the fourth degree offered by the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is the Doctor of Philosophy in Communicative Disorders and Sciences (Ph.D.)
Note that individuals wishing to enter the graduate program need not hold a Bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders. Those students must satisfy the requirements of the make-up program by taking the necessary pre-requisite courses. Please see the Curriculum plans for details regarding makeup requirements.

Descriptions of each degree program are listed below.

M.A. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences (Speech - Language Pathology)
Doctor of Audiology- Au.D.
Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Application Materials

Preparation for Graduate School
Prerequisites to Clinical Practicum
Graduate Application Materials (M.A., Au.D., Ph.D.)
Checklist for Graduate School Submission/Application(M.A., Au.D., Ph.D.)
International Student Guide for Students Interested in CDS Programs

CDS Courses

Undergraduate Academic Schedule: Fall 2009
Graduate Academic Schedule: Fall 2009

FAQs

Can I apply to Graduate School with an Undergraduate Major other than Communicative Disorders?
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Funding

Graduate Student Funding Opportunities