Master of Communication Disorders

The MCD degree is an alternative to the MSP and is intended for individuals who, due to geographic and/or financial circumstances, are unable to attend the full-time program in Columbia, SC. Courses are taken on a part-time basis (generally two courses each fall and spring semester) with summers being reserved for clinical practicum experiences. As is the case with the MSP degree, the exact point of entry into the MCD sequence is dependent on a student’s previous coursework and clinical practicum.

For applicants with undergraduate majors in speech-language pathology (that include a minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation and 50 hours of supervised practicum), the MCD sequence begins in the summer and continues for three calendar years plus a summer internship. Students with undergraduate majors in other disciplines take prerequisite coursework during fall and spring semesters prior to entry into the regular MCD curriculum that begins in the summer. Financial assistance is available for students who agree to work in the South Carolina public schools for a specified period of time upon completion of the degree program.

Please note: Courses offered through distance education are not self-paced. Instead, they follow the university’s academic calendar and semester schedule. Course content is provided on DVD with internet support (e.g., interactive online chat, discussion boards, and Blackboard).

Contact

Teresa L. Boyette
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
803.777.3080
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