Communicative Disorders
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 722 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Communicative Disorders

    About

    Students in this major may combine interests in communicative disorders with preparation for advanced study in fields such as speech-language pathology, audiology, medical sciences, dentistry, physical or occupational therapy, community health, physiology, psychology, linguistics, education, rehabilitation counseling or law.

    The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

    A select number of seats in the master's program in communicative disorders with a specialization in speech-language pathology are reserved for incoming freshman University Honors students who meet the stated program criteria. Program criteria and requirements are available from the NIU University Honors Program and the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders.

    Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
    • Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply

    There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.

    Apply Using the NIU Application

    Apply directly to NIU using our online application.

    Apply Using the Common App

    Add us to your list of schools while completing the Common App.

    We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.

    Communicative Disorders

    Northern Illinois University

    Northern Illinois University

    United States of America

    United States of America, DeKalb