BSc

Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,110USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Gannon University says about their program:

Gannon's communication sciences and disorders program provides you with the educational foundation for understanding and treating speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders. Engage with faculty in an inter-professional and collaborative environment that promotes scholarship and service, and explore meaningful careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, education and rehabilitative health care.

Learn the underlying anatomical, physiological, neurological and cognitive issues that impact communication, education and hearing and swallowing needs across the life span. Embrace future issues of health care and education for a diverse population through a comprehensive theoretical and practical curriculum. Become a compassionate leader in professions including speech-language pathology, audiology, rehabilitation therapy, special education and counseling.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Graduation from an approved secondary school or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • The minimum GPA and test scores required vary based on the academic program you are applying to

Graduate academic requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited college or university, and demonstrate the motivation, ability, and preparation needed to pursue graduate study successfully
  • Official test report of graduate entrance exam (i.e. GRE, GMAT, or MAT) scores may be required by your program

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    53

  • EIKEN

    Grade Pre-1

  • iTEP

    3.8

  • Duolingo

    110

Health Sciences and select graduate programs may have different standards.

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from an English speaking country
  • Show a transcript that lists the highest level of English you have taken and your grades at that level. You must also submit a letter of recommendation written by the program director
  • Advanced Level (A Level) C in English
  • SAT Critical Reading score of 500
  • ACT English score of 21
  • IB 5 in English
  • O Level C in English
  • West African Examinations Council (WAEC) C in English
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C in English

Documents required

Undergraduate - Application form - Academic transcripts - Diploma of previous studies - Translations - Proof of English proficiency - Copy of passport - Statement of Purpose - Letter of recommendation - Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Bank Statement
  • Affidavit of Support Form
  • Resume or CV
  • GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores (may be required by your program)
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Fees and funding

Funding

Undergraduate

Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount

    Full tuition

  • Requirements

    Eligible candidates must apply and be accepted to the University by December 15. The top 10 percent of accepted students by this date will be invited to compete in a scholarship contest with the ability to earn a full tuition scholarship. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships.

Founders Scholarship

  • Amount

    covers up to US$24,000

  • Requirements

    The top 10% of accepted students invited to compete in a scholarship contest, students will have their Admissions Merit award increased by US$1,000. Up to the top 8 participants in the scholarship contest will receive full tuition scholarships. Details of the scholarship contest are included with students’ acceptance letters.

Academic Excellence Award

  • Amount

    from US$22,000 to US$23,000

  • Requirements

    Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores. Students who perform exceptionally well may have the opportunity to increase their scholarship/award amount and receive either the Presidential or Founders Scholarships

Knight Achievement Award

  • Amount

    from US$20,000 to US$21,000

  • Requirements

    Award is based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores

Maroon & Gold Award

  • Amount

    US$18,000

  • Requirements

    Award amounts are based on academic merit as well as SAT/ACT scores

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$38,110 to US$40,430 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$12,960 to US$40,650 per year

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