Best Practices in an Online Master's Degree Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Purpose: As online course offerings and degree programs in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) expand, application of best practices to ensure quality student outcomes in the preparation of future professionals is essential. This article offers an overview of current online degree programs in CSD, identifies evidence- based practices in online education, and provides a detailed description of how best practices in online education were applied to a multi-institutional online speech-language pathology master's degree program. Conclusion: The information presented in this article should benefit institutions that are developing or revising online education programs and assist students in their decision making about enrolling in such programs. Adapted from the source document