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This program booklet provides information necessary for the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders: on-campus program, distance education program, (including our partnerships with Arizona State University and University of Alaska Anchorage) and the pre-requisites necessary to become eligible for admission to the MS program. You can learn more about our other degree [programs at](programs at www.ecu.edu/csd)[ ](programs at www.ecu.edu/csd)[www.ecu.edu/csd](programs at www.ecu.edu/csd).  \nON-CAMPUS PROGRAM  \n• Our campus MS degree is typically 5-6 semesters long (Fall-Spring-Summer-Fall-Spring) .  \n• Students complete 3 semesters in our on-campus clinic, one part-time internship, one full-time internship.  \n• A thesis is optional.  \n• Assistantships may be available for employment within the department.  \nDISTANCE EDUCATION (DE) PROGRAM  \nWe have three separate, yet similar, distance education options.  \n• Students who would like a Distance Education model can apply for our “DE” program. Across 8-9 semesters, the students take at least 42 credits of classes and at least 12 credits of clinical work and graduate with at least 54 credits. The student is required to attend an on-campus orientation before the start of their classes and then completes all course work and clinicals in their geographical location with few exceptions.  \n• Students in Arizona can apply for the “Arizona Program” whereby they take at least 42 credits from ECU and at least 12 credits in clinical courses from Arizona State. ECU transfers in the ASU clinical credits and awards the degree. The student completes all their work in their own geographical location or on campus at Arizona State University. This program is 3 years (8-9 semesters) . This program is for students who are residents of the state of Arizona only.  \n• Students in Alaska can apply for the “Alaska Program”whereby they take at least 42 credits from ECU and at least 12 credits in clinical courses from University of Alaska Anchorage. ECU transfers in the UAA credits and awards the degree. The student completes all their work in the","cbCaibNBjww6ISZQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibNBjww6ISZQ","pdf",866285,21,"English","# MS Program Overview & Admissions Process\n## MS Program Overview\n## Instructions for Applying to the Program\n## MS Degree Summary\n## Required Pre-Requisites\n## Admission Requirements\n## Application Materials\n## Application Checklist\n## FAQs About the Program & Applying\n# MS Program in Detail\n## Application Materials Explained\n## Requirements for Clinical Clock Hours\n## Description of Pre-requisites\n## SLP Pre-requisites Audit Form\n# Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders\n## On-Campus Program\n## Distance Education (DE) Program\n## Non-Clinical MS Degree\n# Instructions for Applying to the Master’s Degree","[{\"question\":\"What are the two main sections of the admissions guide?\",\"answer\":\"Part I provides a summarized MS program overview and highlights key information about the application process. 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