Learning Objectives

The Communication Sciences non-clinical master’s program prepares students to have a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the basic research pertaining to the nature of communication as well as applied research related to the efficacy of diagnostic and treatment procedures for individuals with communication disorders.   Students learn to apply critical theories and discoveries in the areas of speech science, language science, hearing science, and neuroscience to unanswered questions about normal and disordered processes underlying hearing, speech and language disorders across the lifespan.

For the Master of Communication Sciences degree, the two key learning objectives are: 

1. Will demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and/or swallowing processes pertaining to their area(s) of interest, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases and correlates.
2. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate, conduct, and present research