BA

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
    21,375USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What Cleveland State University says about their program:

Communication Sciences and Disorders focuses on the study of normal and disordered communication and swallowing across the lifespan. It is a diverse field that includes studying the functioning of the auditory system, the speech mechanism, language processing, cognitive communication, social and cultural aspects of communication, and the clinical processes involved in identification, prevention, and remediation of associated disorders. The major draws upon several other disciplines including psychology, anatomy, physiology, psychology, linguistics, physics, engineering, medicine, and education.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • GPA Minimum 2.3

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Hold an earned baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a fully accredited academic college or university.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.

English proficiency

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.0)

  • TOEFL iBT

    78 (no band below 17)

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • PTE Academic

    50

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

  • iTEP

    3.8

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • ACT English Score

    20

  • SAT Critical Reading Score

    470

  • English Language Certificate
  • Studies Completed in a Recognised English-speaking Country
  • Graduated from a University in US/UK/Canada/Australia/New Zealand/Switzerland/EEA country English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please get in touch with our advisors to get more information

Postgraduate

  • Student comes from English native country
  • Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better
  • Completion of English language studies (Level 112) from any ELS Language Center
  • Graduated from a secondary school or accredited college/university in the US or from one of the TOEFL exempted countries

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • A copy of your passport
  • Proof of English-language ability
  • I-20 request form
  • Certificate of Finance form
  • Financial documentation covering the full amount listed on the Certificate of Finance

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Credential evaluation
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GRE, GMAT, or MAT, if required by your academic department for your program
  • Letters of recommendation are required for most programs, but not all
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$21,375 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    USD$23,590 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships

Dr. Oya Tukel and John G. Dedinsky Supply Chain Management Scholarship The Dr. Oya Tukel and John G. Dedinsky Supply Chain Management Scholarship was created by Tukel and Dedinsky (two Supply Chain professionals) in order to incentivize more high school students to study the undergraduate major of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University.

  • Amount

    US$1,500 each year

  • Requirements

    Renewable every year up to three years if the recipient maintains an overall final GPA of 3.00 and continues to pursue the OSM major. Incoming freshmen with a declared major in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Be in good academic standing and continuing to pursue and complete a major in OSM each year. Complete an essay discussing why the applicant would like to pursue a profession in Supply Chain Management. Submit SAT or ACT final exam results

Monte Ahuja Scholarship: All Business Majors

  • Amount

    Variable amount

  • Requirements

    Awarded annually to students pursuing a major offered by the Monte Ahuja College of Business

Graduate Scholarships

Teaching assistantships

  • Amount

    Graduate assistants may receive compensation in the form of a tuition scholarship and/or living stipend.

  • Requirements

    Provided to assist departments in carrying out their undergraduate instructional programs. Teaching assistants aid faculty members by assembling classroom materials, leading discussion groups, supervising laboratory sessions, evaluating student performance, and carrying out other related instructional activities

Research assistantships

  • Amount

    Graduate assistants may receive compensation in the form of a tuition scholarship and/or living stipend.

  • Requirements

    Provided to assist faculty and staff members in conducting research. Whenever possible, research assistants are assigned to individuals working in a variety of areas in order to extend the research experience and professional development of graduate students

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