Master's Program

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Mission Statement and Program Goals

The larger mission of the Department of Communication Sciences
and Disorders (CSD) is to provide its students with a liberal
arts education through the College of Arts and Sciences, including
instruction in the arts and sciences, communication skills, habits of
independent thought, and the understanding of diverse cultures. The
specific mission of CSD is to provide academic and clinical instruction,
supervised clinical practical, and research experience for students
that will lead to state, regional and national accreditation and
licensing; to provide clinical services to individuals, groups and agencies
within the University and the greater Grand Forks area; to provide
professional leadership in local, state, and national organizations;
to contribute to the body of knowledge concerning communication
sciences and communication disorders; and to serve the University
through participation in its governance. This mission is directed
at meeting the interests and needs of the University of North Dakota
constituency.

Admission Requirements

1. Graduate Record Examination—General Test.
2. Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a 3.00 in the
   courses required for an undergraduate major in Communication
   Sciences Disorders.
3. Admittance to approved status typically requires an undergraduate
   major in Communication Sciences Disorders.
4. Those admitted to Qualified Status must have at least 12
   semester credits of undergraduate work in the field, but will
   be required to complete the coursework for the undergraduate
   major.
5. Criteria used in admission decisions:
   1. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination General
      test,
   2. All grade point averages from previous undergraduate,
      post-baccalaureate and graduate studies,
   3. The extent and quality of previous clinical, research,
      and service activities, and the
   4. Quality of speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
6. Admissions applications should include documentation of
   their qualifications relative to the criteria above.
7. Admissions for summer and fall enrollment and the award
   of financial aid will be based on applications completed by
   February 1.

Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University
of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by
the Graduate School as well as particular requirements set forth by
the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department.

Thesis Option:

1. A minimum of 32 semester credits in a major field, including
   the credits granted for the thesis and the research leading
   to the thesis.
2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-
   level.
3. A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours required for
   the degree may be transferred from another institution.
4. Required Courses:

Course Number    Credits

CSD 525                 3
CSD 530                 1
CSD 532                 3
CSD 533                 3
CSD 534                 2
CSD 536                 2
CSD 538                 2
CSD 542                 3
CSD 552                 3
CSD 583                 3
CSD 584                 1-16
CSD 572                 3

Scholarly Tools:
      EFR 515                 3

School Practicum:
     CSD 585                 10

Electives:
     CSD 595                 1-3
     CSD 597                 1-3

Thesis:
     CSD 998                 4
Total                          48-67

 Non-Thesis Option:

1. Thirty (30) credits including credits required for the
   major.
2. A minimum of two credits of Independent Study.
3. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-
   level.
4. A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours required for
   the degree may be transferred from another institution.
5. Preparation of a written independent study approved by
   the faculty advisor.
6. Comprehensive final examination.
7. Required Courses:

Course Number    Credits
CSD 525                 3
CSD 530                 1
CSD 532                 4
CSD 533                 3
CSD 534                 2
CSD 536                 2
CSD 538                 2
CSD 542                 3
CSD 552                 3
CSD 583                 3
CSD 584                 1-16
CSD 572                 3

Scholarly Tools:    
      EFR 515                  3
School Practicum:
      CSD 585                 10
Electives:
      CSD 595                 1-3
      CSD 597                 1-3
Independent Study:
      CSD 997                 2
Total                           46-65

Students wishing to qualify for employment in a school setting
must complete requirements for a teaching credential as a graduate
student. This will include T&L 400, Methods and Materials for
Speech Clinicians, and CSD 585, Practicum in the School Setting.
Students must also take the Praxis I Teacher Certification Examination.

Graduate Students already having a teaching credential with some
other major must take T&L 400 and practicum in a school before
being recommended for employment in a school.