Master of Science in Communicative Disorders
College of Health Sciences
The Department of Communicative Disorders operates the Central Mississippi Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to facilitate the clinical education of students in speech-language pathology, facilitate faculty-student research, and to provide services to person with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and/or hearing disorders in Jackson and the surrounding counties.
The following tables provide Student Achievement Data for the Master of Science in Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University.
On-Time Program Completion Rates
| Period | # of Completed within Expected Time Frame | % Completed within Expected Time Frame |
| 2022-2023 | 16 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 12 | 85% |
| 2020-2021 | 12 | 92% |
Praxis Pass Rates
| Reporting Period | # Taking the Exam | # Passed Exam | % Passed Exam Rate |
| 2022-2023 | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 13 | 12 | 92% |
Employment Rates of Graduates
| Reporting Period | Employment Rate in Profession | |
| # of Graduates from Prior Year | % of Graduates from Prior Year | |
| 2022-2023 | 19 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 12 | 91% |
| 2020-2021 | 12 | 100% |
Note: As of February 1, 2022
CAA Notes:
a.) Number Completing on Time is defined as the number of students who completed within the published total number of terms (consecutive and non-consecutive with a university approved leave of absence) to complete the program.
b.) Number Completing Later Than on Time is defined as the number of students who started the program, but who needed more than the program’s published number of terms to complete the program, for academic or clinical progress reasons (e.g., repeat an academic or clinic course, infrequent course offerings, remediation was required, had to carry a reduced load), and were not granted a university approved leave of absence.
c.) Number Not Completing is defined as those students who were dismissed or left the program for academic, ethical, clinical, student integrity, or other program-related reasons.
d.) Students who took more than the published number of terms to complete the program because they were given a university approved leave of absence (e.g., medical, military) or had other non-curricular reasons unrelated to the program (e.g., personal, financial, relocation) and students who left the program for personal reasons unrelated to the program, faculty and staff, or academic or clinical curriculum will not count toward the 3-year average program completion rate.
Updated September 1, 2021
e.) For the Reporting 2020-2021 Year, students graduating completed an additional semester of clinical practicum due to the closure of their external clinical placements in Spring 2020 during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Preparing Professionals
The mission of the Communicative Disorders program is to provide quality education to pre-professional and graduate students from diverse populations who are majoring in Communicative Disorders by offering educational experiences that require the application of knowledge of normal and abnormal communication, critical thinking, data analysis, the use of professional oral and written communication, and the infusion of technology, when possible, for the prevention, assessment and intervention of communication disorders
LEARN BY DOING
The program in graduate education will guide graduate students to: (a) acquire the knowledge and develop the skills, competencies and attitudes that are essential for the prevention, assessment and intervention of communicative disorders, and the safe, effective, and efficient practice of entry-level speech-language pathology, (b) develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data, and to conduct research, (c) provide professional and public service to local, state, national, and world communities, (d) continue their professional growth by exploring developments in the profession and learning new models of prevention, assessment and intervention, and (e) develop an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity on normal and disordered communication.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Communicative Disorders majors have a plethora of career options:
| Speech Language Pathologist | Behavior Technician | Speech Pathologist Assistant | Speech Therapist |
| Clinical Intake Specialist | Medical Office Manager | Residential Counselor | Personal Care Assistant |
CLINIC
The Department of Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University (JSU) operates the Central Mississippi Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic (CMSLHC). The CMSLHC provides prevention, assessment, and treatment services for adults and children with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
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PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-1143. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
