The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Speech Pathology, Master of Communication Disorders, and Doctor of Philosophy. Programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation and its graduates are eligible for national certification, state licensure, and certification by the public schools of South Carolina.
All requirements are dependent upon the student's prior academic experience.
During each semester of study, students have concurrent practicum placements in selected school or clinical locations to develop skills in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology. Doctor of Philosophy. The Doctor of Philosophy program prepares professionals for academic careers, and therefore its emphasis is on research and the scholarly study of the science of human communication and its disorders. While students are permitted to pursue the Ph.D. degree on a parttime basis, a minimum of one full semester must be spent in residence. During this time the student is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week conducting experiments in the department's various laboratories along with gaining experience in curriculum development and classroom teaching.