Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Program

Master of Arts in CSD

Accredited since 1978, the UMD Master of Arts program in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to excel in a variety of professional settings serving individuals with a range of communication impairments.

The Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Minnesota Duluth is a 2-year, full-time program completed over five consecutive terms. This includes three in-person academic terms in the first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer, with Summer identified as Term 3) and two blended academic terms in the second year (Fall and Spring).

Program Credits: Students are required to earn a total of 59 to 60 credits, which includes 42 academic course credits and 17 to 18 clinical internship, externship, and practicum credits. Among the academic credits, three credits are dedicated to a research-based master’s project (Plan B) under the guidance of academic faculty.

Campus Experience & Career Preparation

Students choose UMD’s master’s program because it offers the courses, hands-on clinical experiences, and individualized instruction needed to become a skilled speech-language pathologist.

Cutting-edge facilities and curricula reflect current needs in the profession. Students take courses in assistive technology, child language disorders, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, speech science instrumentation, and stuttering.

Students gain hands-on clinical experience in the Robert F. Pierce Clinic. They participate in meaningful internships and research that address current issues in the field. They present their work at state, national, and international conferences.

Employers seek graduates from the program because they are competent professionals who are well-equipped to empower those with communication disorders. Within a year of graduation, 100% of CSD M.A. graduates have obtained employment or gone on to Ph.D. programs.

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Graduate Application Data

Academic Year	Number of Applicants	Number of New Students	Average GPA
2022-2023	123	34	3.74
2023-2024	97	30	3.70
2024-2025	78	21	3.77
2025-2026	81	41	3.70

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