EIU Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Science

Cost and Funding

The Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) typically staffs about 10 graduate assistantships per year. Graduate assistants in CDS are selected from the applications obtained through CSDCAS, the application portal used for graduate school admission in speech-language pathology. Students must also complete the general graduate assistantship application on the EIU Graduate School website for consideration. Graduate assistantships in CDS are for one academic year, as graduate students are placed in off-campus internships during their second year of study.

Person to Contact with Questions: Nichole Mulvey, Graduate Coordinator (namulvey@eiu.edu)

Standard Qualifications for Assistantships

• Full-time graduate student in the Communication and Disorders Sciences program.
• Demonstration of success within academic and/or clinical rigor based on CSDCAS application review.
• Willingness and ability to work regularly and reliably in an academic environment.
• Ability to interact positively with administrators, staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

General Hiring Timelines

Interested applicants should complete the graduate assistantship application found on EIU’s Graduate School homepage, indicating desire for consideration. Applicants are considered during the entire graduate school admissions process beginning January 15 and ending April 15. Depending on the application pool and that year's hiring needs, decisions can be made anytime between February 1 and August 15.