Master of Science in Communicative Disorders

Flexible, hybrid, online, and on-campus master's degree.

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Program Details

Go Further, Speak Louder: Run with the Greyhounds.

Run toward a future that changes lives. From a child's first words to helping adults regain their voice after illness or injury, ENMU Greyhounds make an impact in every community they serve. Our alumni are changing lives in every setting, at every stage of life. Whatever your passion, there's a place for you. ENMU graduates help people connect, communicate, and thrive.

Your Voice, Your Future, Your Master's: We Have a Flexible Plan for You.

Our MS in CDIS is a 50-credit program with 4 matriculation options. Degree requirements for each plan are identical, but on campus requirements differ for each plan.

On-campus Plan 17: Students attend 17 weeks on campus for their first practicum at least three (3) days per week in a fall or spring. Students attend 528 Lab on campus in fall or spring.
On-campus Plan 11: Students attend 8-11 weeks on campus for their first practicum five (5) days per week in summer. Students attend 528 Lab on-campus in summer.
On-campus Plan 1: Students attend one (1) week on campus in May or December for 528 Lab. All practicums occur off campus.
Online only Plan 0: No on-campus presence is required. 528 Lab is taken online

Begin any semester with part-time or full-time enrollment. You’re not locked into a cohort at ENMU: Our graduate courses are offered 2-3 times per year and matriculation plans are customized for each student’s needs. Attendance is required during published course times via Zoom or Teams, so collaboration and networking time is built into our program. Work with peers and professors weekly. Online office hours and peer tutors provide you with personalized support and interaction when you need it. We’re here in real-time for you.

Know What to Expect: Choose ENMU with Confidence

Selecting a graduate program is a significant investment in your future. At ENMU, we believe prospective students deserve clear, honest information about program expectations, time commitments, clinical experiences, opportunities, and outcomes. Our goal is to help you make a confident, well-informed decision about your educational journey.

Schedule a personalized Q&A session to learn more about the program, get your questions answered directly, and explore whether ENMU aligns with your academic, professional, and personal goals.

From Classroom to Clinic: Take the Next Step.

Learning doesn't stop in the classroom. Through supervised clinical experiences in a variety of settings, you'll apply your knowledge with real clients, develop essential clinical skills, and gain confidence as a future speech-language pathologist.

Explore educational, medical, community, private practice, and specialty service environments while discovering the populations and settings that best match your interests. Build the experience, expertise, and professional identity that will prepare you for a rewarding career helping others communicate and thrive. Find the setting that inspires you and become the SLP you were meant to be.

Affordable, Accessible: Achievable.

At ENMU, a high-quality graduate education is within reach. As one of the most affordable four-year public universities in the nation, ENMU provides exceptional value while helping students pursue their professional goals without overwhelming financial burden.

A variety of funding opportunities are available, including scholarships, grants, loans, and graduate assistantships for both on- and off-campus students. Many CDIS students receive financial support that helps make earning a graduate degree more affordable.

Your future as a speech-language pathologist is closer than you think. Let ENMU help make it possible.

Clear Requirements, Objective Admissions: Faster Decisions.

Applying to graduate school shouldn't be so complicated. That's why ENMU has streamlined applications and admissions process to focus on what matters most.

No university application fees. No letters of recommendation. No GRE or other standardized assessments. No interviews, résumés, or personal statements. Our admissions process uses clearly defined, bulleted criteria, giving every applicant a defined and equal pathway to admission.

With straightforward requirements, rolling admissions, and clearly communicated timelines, you can spend less time navigating paperwork and more time preparing for your future as a speech-language pathologist.

Strong Demand, Strong Salaries: Excellent Career Outlook

Speech-language pathology combines purpose with opportunity. The demand for speech-language pathologists continues to surge, creating exceptional career flexibility nationwide. With employment growing much faster than average and median salaries nearing $100,000 annually, SLP offers both strong job security and excellent earning potential.

Program Networking and Career Services: Your Future Clients Await.

Our Greyhound Connection Program will help you build career readiness skills and network with care providers and employers in our field via online presentations. Topics include building clinical confidence, strengthening practical therapeutic skills, resume building, interview preparation, what benefits matter, managing your CFY, building your practice, workload/stress management, and what careers in SLP can look like in the workforce.

Career Services offers free job placement assistance to all ENMU students, so if you are looking for a job, we can help you find it. We offer many resources including various workshops throughout the year covering topics like resume writing, interviewing for jobs, and more! As an ENMU student, if you’re interested in individual help for things like networking, social media for success, resume writing, and mock interviews, our staff is available to help. Explore employment opportunities in SLP by visiting the O*NET webpage.

One More Degree, A Lifetime of Influence: Lead the Pack.

Start your next chapter with the MS in CDIS at ENMU this fall, spring, or summer.

Find your Roo. Find Your Future.

Accreditation Status

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential, distance education} at Eastern New Mexico University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800.498.2071 or 301.296.5700.

Council on Academic Accreditation

CDIS Complaint Process

ADA Compliance

Students, faculty, staff, and clients of the ENMU Communicative Disorders Program are treated equitably without regard to age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. The institution and program comply with all applicable laws, regulation and executive orders, and we will not discriminate based on any category prohibited by applicable law. All faculty, students, student clinicians, and licensed supervisors are bound by the ASHA Code of Ethics.

ASHA Code of Ethics