Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America, Honolulu

University Rank:#546

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers the Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Honolulu , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for communication sciences and disorders and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2026.

About Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Overview Program Student Learning OutcomesStudents at Communication Sciences and Disorders will be able to explain normal and abnormal human communication and swallowing processes across the life span and apply that knowledge in clinical practice. University of Hawaii at Manoa students will be able to describe different types of communication and swallowing disorders and differences across the life span and apply that knowledge in clinical practice. Students will be able to communicate current principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders and differences and apply that knowledge in clinical practice. Students will be able to conduct themselves in accordance with professional ethics, including the current ASHA code of Ethics. Students will understand evidence-based practice: locate credible and reliable research, critically evaluate research, and relate research findings to clinical practice. Students will be able to describe contemporary professional issues. Students will be able to explain major policies and procedures relevant to professional practice, including certifications, licensure, and regulations. Students will be able to effectively communicate, including written and oral or other forms. Students will be able to evaluate and diagnose, select and implement appropriate interventions, effectively interact with clients/patients and relevant others, and provide counseling and education in regards to communication and swallowing disorders and differences. I want to find another Master Course Accreditation The Masters of Science education program in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers one degree option: A Master of Science degree in CSD (emphasis in speech-language pathology).

Disciplines

Communication Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work. Because the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, admission is competitive. Meeting minimum admissions standards does not guarantee admission.

Fee Information

Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States of America, Honolulu