Communication Sciences and Disorders
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    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,075 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    About

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students with the skills needed to provide care to individuals with communication disorders. After graduation, students will be eligible to apply to graduate school in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, or a related field. Graduates of the program are be eligible to apply for licensure to practice in the State of Texas as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant.

    In the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in people's lives through the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communicative disorders. A degree in communication sciences and disorders offers opportunities to assist individuals and communities in various healthcare settings.

    Disciplines

    College of Health Professions

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career

    Possible Career Options

    Our Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders enables students to pursue a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a rewarding career as an Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology. AT UTRGV, a degree in communication science and disorders offers students the opportunity to provide care and treatment to patients of all ages.

    Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

    Assistant in Audiology

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

    Communication Sciences and Disorders

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website