Master of Health Science in Communication Disorders

Here, you help others find their voice.

  MHS Department of Communication Disorders (CDIS)

 

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

GRADUATE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES

Friday, November 3; 1:30-2:30pm On Campus – Room TBD

Friday, December 8; 3:00-4:00pm Virtual

Friday, January 19; 10:30-11:30am Virtual

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 Meeting ID: 880 0337 1458

CDIS Open House AY23.24.flyer

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Speech-language pathologists change lives by helping people communicate—an ability many of us take for granted. Enter this rewarding and demanding field with Governors State’s Master of Health Sciences in Communication Disorders—a rigorous graduate program that enables you to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent communication disorders among children and adults.  

In our uniquely designed MHS in Communication Disorders program, you will obtain the skills needed to enter the profession with the background and experiences you need to step into real-world employment. Unlike most speech-language pathology programs, our MHS has been developed and accredited without its own clinic—so all of your practicum work will be completed through our network of more than 150 practicum sites, providing a wide range of real-world experiences beyond the campus and in the types of communities you’ll be working in. You’ll gain experience in medical and school settings, putting your education to the test while gaining invaluable experience—and proving your abilities.

Reach your career goals.

Speech-language pathologists can be found in schools, hospitals, and healthcare facilities across the nation. Prepare to help people of all ages—from early childhood to senior care—overcome difficulties with communication. You will work alongside other education and medical professionals, such as teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers, and physical or occupational therapists to optimize care.

The MHS in Communication Disorders curriculum meets all academic and practicum requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, the Illinois license in Speech Language Pathology, and the Illinois State Board of Education's licensure requirements for working in Illinois public schools.

Why get a Master of Health Science in Communication Disorders?

Demand for speech-language pathologists is growing at an unprecedented rate—job growth is anticipated at 18 percent over the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Coupled with the field’s entry-level requirement of a master’s degree, your Master of Health Science in Communication Disorders will be your key to a fulfilling career in human services.

Data collected in 2019  reflected the median annual salary for Speech-Language Pathologists at $77,112 with an average range of $61,940– $79,120 (money.usnews.com). Chicago’s median salary for Speech-Language Pathologists was even higher than the national at $76k-110k (salary.com).

Delivery Format 
Achieve your master’s degree in as little as seven semesters. Governors State’s MHS is offered fully on-campus. Enroll full-time to jump-start your career, or part-time for added flexibility

 2022.Masters.CDIS.Fact.Sheet

CDIS Strategic Plan 2021-2025

CDIS Faculty and Staff is always happy to assist students, with their CDIS questions or guide them to others that may be able to help.

Office Location: F1405 

Phone:708-534-4590

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