Graduate Programs

Graduate Communication Disorders (MS)

Advance your speech-pathology skills on campus

  • 98%

    of students complete their program on time

  • 100%

    of our students passed their Praxis on their first attempt

About the Graduate Communication Disorders MS Program

Ranked among the top graduate programs of its kind nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, Emerson College’s on-campus Communication Disorders MS program will provide you with the academic and hands-on clinical experience to make an impact on the lives of people living with speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders. You will be exposed to a variety of clients with speech and language disorders and diverse populations that will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.

Housed in the School of Communication’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the course of study offers you the opportunity to apply developmental, cognitive, psychosocial, behavioral, and medical models to the assessment and treatment of a broad range of communication delays and disorders. The program is designed to fulfill the requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) Certification.

Program Highlights

  • A close-knit community of faculty and students collaborate in a small-college environment
  • Top scholars, clinicians, and educators in your field will challenge and support you as you approach graduation and beyond
  • Live in the dynamic city of Boston, home to world-renowned medical centers, research institutions, and biotech companies
  • No GRE requirements
  • Classes offered day and night to fit your clinical schedule

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Real-World Experience as a Specialist in Communication Disorders

​​Communication Disorders MS graduate students have ample opportunity to gain real-world learning experience. Here are a few examples:

  • Students get hands-on experience working with different age groups ranging from infants to elder populations.
  • There are exceptional clinical opportunities through more than 120 external placements and our on-campus facility, the Robbins Center.
  • Students can participate in faculty research in our state-of-the-art CSD Research Suite.

Events

Graduate International Student Webinar

October 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT

Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Prerequisites 101: A Communication Disorders Pop-Up Chat! (on-campus program)

October 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT

Do you have questions about the prerequisite requirements for the on-campus Graduate Communication Disorders program? Then join us for this pop-up information session where Graduate Admissions and the Graduate Program Director, Robin Danzak, will discuss Emerson College's foundational courses, ASHA's prerequisite requirements, our prerequisite review process, and more.

Emerson's Graduate Fall Open House: Your Grad Journey Awaits!

October 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT

Emerson invites you to join us for our Graduate Admission Fall Open House! Explore our downtown Boston campus, connect with current students and faculty, and gain insights into Emerson's graduate programs and community resources.

Between 8:30 a.m and 9:00, check-in, enjoy a light breakfast, and chat with fellow prospective students.

After attending a Welcome Information Session led by Emerson Graduate Admissions, hear more about how you can finance your graduate study through a presentation by our Financial Aid office. Following a quick break, you’ll explore our Resource Fair, where you’ll learn about life for graduate students on Emerson Campus and beyond. Then, you’ll be introduced to program faculty, who will answer your questions and give you more insight into your program of interest. Cap off your morning with a tour of our campus!

We can’t wait to see you there.

International Student Info Session

November 12, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EDT

Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will be available to explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more.

Experience Emerson Live: A Chat with Communication Disorders MS Students (on-campus program)

November 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Learn more about our on-campus Communication Disorders MS program from the perspective of current students! During this virtual event, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from students enrolled in the on-campus program. They will share their experiences with courses, clinical placements, and offer advice for prospective students and applicants. They’ll also be available to answer any questions you may have about the Emerson community.

Communication Disorders Virtual Information Session (on-campus program)

December 5, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST

Join us for a virtual Communication Disorders (on-campus program) Information Session! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to hear from our admissions staff and faculty and learn more about the on-campus Communication Disorders program, the application process, life at Emerson, and more. We hope to see you there!