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Doctor of Philosophy Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Get the training you need to become an academic researcher and scholar. Through rigorous research experience, intensive course work, and collaboration with faculty mentors, you'll gain the skills for a career as an independent researcher in communicative sciences and disorders.

Degree Details

Official degree title.

Doctor of Philosophy in Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Your Academic Experience

Careers and outcomes, doctoral funding.

We welcome students with degrees in communicative sciences and disorders as well as related fields like psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, with a strong and demonstrated interest in CSD-based research and scholarship to apply to our program.

The goal of the PhD in Communicative Sciences and Disorders is to develop outstanding scholars trained as strong independent researchers and teachers. You will learn to perform cutting-edge research on speech, language, and swallowing in both typical and atypical populations. 

Once accepted, you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members actively pursuing both basic science questions about the nature of communication sciences and the application of these questions to clinically diverse populations. The degree offers a rigorous mentorship process pairing individual students with a primary faculty advisor to develop a tailored program of study, including a research-focused lab rotation and teaching experience, to broaden your training. Learn more about our curriculum and degree requirements .

Current doctoral students are pursuing a wide range of research topics based on their specific interest areas, such as swallowing, speech and language disorders, multilingualism, acoustic biofeedback, noninvasive brain stimulation, and neuroimaging.

This field is positioned at the border of basic human science and applied clinical science. Our doctorate trains you to be an independent investigator and educator poised to contribute to each of these areas of inquiry. 

You will be presented with the opportunity for a variety of interdisciplinary experiences and skills to enhance your research career. The structure of our degree leads you to engage in scholarly, publishable research endeavors, positioning you for academic positions in a field with a well-documented shortage of faculty candidates.

NYU Steinhardt and the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders offer all full-time PhD students a complete funding and mentoring program. The funding is designed to help PhD students undertake full-time study and research, to participate in superior academic and scholarly experiences, and to complete their studies in a timely manner.

Students in the PhD program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders receive five years of fellowship (full tuition and fees, student health insurance, and a living stipend of ~$32,000). There are also opportunities to teach in order to supplement the scholarship. 

All admitted full-time PhD students in CSD are awarded a full funding package and are assigned to a faculty mentor. There is no special application for this funding program.

More Information 

To read more, please request the latest PhD Student Handbook.

For specific research queries about the doctoral degree, please contact the faculty member whose interests most reflect your own. Learn more about  our faculty members' active research . 

Learn more about our current doctoral students .

If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Tara McAllister at [email protected] .

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Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD

Ph.d. program in communication sciences and disorders.

The Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a research-based degree designed to train doctoral candidates to become productive scholars and educators in their field. Students in the program will receive training and experience in all aspects of the research process, including conducting research studies and analyzing data, presenting and writing up research, applying for funding, and personal and professional integration into the international scientific community for their field of study. We emphasize the development of programmatic lines of research and follow an apprenticeship model; thus, students will participate in and eventually lead research in their primary advisor’s specialization area. Involvement in other faculty’s research labs is also strongly encouraged and facilitated. All of our doctoral faculty have strong research portfolios, and are also certified speech-language pathologists with research interests in diverse populations. Translational research, bilingualism and cross-language work characterize much of our research. The doctoral program is full-time.

Topics of study include:

• The development of outcome measures and novel, theoretically motivated treatments in (monolingual and bilingual) aphasia. Eye tracking methodology to investigate cognitive and linguistic processing in acquired neurogenic disorders and in healthy adult populations.
• The study of cultural and environmental factors that affect young children’s language and literacy development, as well as the development of school readiness assessments and interventions, with a focus on bilingual populations.
• Effects of speech cues and treatment for increasing intelligibility across languages in children with dysarthria due to cerebral palsy and in adults with Parkinson Disease.
• Speech perception and production in second language learning.
• Improving health outcomes and quality of life associated with disorders of airway protection (i.e., swallowing and coughing) by 1) identifying the mechanisms of swallowing dysfunction to determine targets for treatment and 2) developing and testing novel treatment approaches for airway protective deficits.

Admissions Information

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Doctor of Philosophy

• Points/Credits: 75
• Entry Terms: Fall Only

Application Deadlines

• Spring: N/A
• Summer/Fall (Priority): December 1
• Summer/Fall (Final): December 1

Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments

• Online Degree Application , including Statement of Purpose and Resume
• Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
• Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
• $75 Application Fee
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Academic Writing Sample

Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2023-2024)

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This program is designed for individuals primarily interested in research and teaching careers in speech and language pathology. A minimum of 75 points must be completed, though 30 points may potentially be transferred from a master's degree program. There is no foreign language requirement. All doctoral candidates must complete a dissertation. For general details concerning the doctoral programs, please consult the Office of Doctoral Studies website. For more information about our doctoral program, please go to our program website.

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Ph.d. communication science, communication sciences & disorders (ph.d.) | graduate.

Our students seek to understand the etiology, symptomatology, prevention, and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders. They significantly contribute to the communication sciences and disorders field, applying clinical and research evidence to real-world cases.

The Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard's Graduate School attracts exceptional students from diverse backgrounds and prepares them for fulfilling careers in research, teaching, or clinical practice in communication sciences and affiliated fields. Our program welcomes applicants with a master's degree in speech-language pathology or speech, language, and hearing sciences. You may choose from two research specialization areas: the adult neurological track or the child language track. In addition, you may elect to complete the more traditional dissertation or to develop a research project. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct case-based research, working alongside clinicians at Howard's Speech and Hearing Clinic or our partner schools, hospitals, early intervention and community clinics, and private practice settings throughout the DC Metropolitan Area. You'll pursue interdisciplinary coursework spanning psychology, special education, neurophysiology, linguistics, cognitive science, and health policy fields. You’ll also enjoy a highly collegial atmosphere and learn from faculty committed to your professional development. Our faculty conduct research on measures associated with treatments in childhood aphasia and apraxia of speech, eye tracking methodology to examine cognitive and linguistic processing issues, early intervention in aural rehabilitation, language processing and development in second language learning and monolingual contexts, and novel treatment approaches for neurogenic and swallowing disorders, among other areas of research. 

Program Snapshot

      ❱  72 credit hours        ❱  Full-time       ❱  On-campus format       ❱  Degree: Ph.D.

Application Deadline

Spring 2024 entry:         ❱  No spring entry

Fall 2024 entry:         ❱  Dec. 1, 2023 (early deadline)       ❱  Feb. 15, 2024 (priority deadline)       ❱  Apr. 1, 2024 (final deadline)

Applicants should submit their applications as early as possible for earlier consideration of departmental funding opportunities. Applicants have until the final deadline to apply. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. 

Transfer credits accepted (reviewed by director)

Dr. Ovetta Harris

Program details.

• Degree Classification: Graduate
• Related Degrees: Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Application for admission.

• Online GradCAS application
• Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest ( 500-1,000 words )
• GRE scores not   required
• Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or speech, language, and hearing sciences from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent 
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

GRE Required?

Gre preferred minimums     .

• GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
• GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
• GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums    

• Overall GPA minimum: 3.2
• Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Reference Requirements    

Evaluator type accepted:

• Professor (Required)
• Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

• Family Member

The Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University is designed for advanced study in communication sciences and disorders, intersecting disciplines, and the development of research and teaching strategies. Any applicant with a superior academic record and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any international student with equivalent qualifications, is eligible to apply for admission to the doctoral program in Communication Sciences.  Application for admission is made to the Graduate School of Howard University.  For regular admission as a doctoral student, the applicant must hold the master’s degree and have a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better.

In addition, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Howard University:

1.    A nonrefundable application fee of $75.

2.    Statement of Research Interest.

3.    Autobiographical Sketch.

4.    Official university transcripts from all institutions from which the applicant has received academic credit.

5.    Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic performance and potential. Applicants to the Ph. D. program should request at least two letters from persons who presently hold the Ph. D. Degree.

6.    GRE Scores within the past 5 years. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required; however, the minimum score is considered in relation the applicant’s GPA, letters of recommendation and other admissions documents.

***NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The Board of Trustees of Howard University on September 24, 1983, adopted the following policy statement regarding applications for admission: "Applicants seeking admission to Howard University are required to submit accurate and complete credentials and accurate and complete information requested by the University. Applicants who fail to do so shall be denied admission. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification.

*** All credentials must be sent to: Howard University Graduate School Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington, D.C. 20059

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Learn more about the program by visiting the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern brings together researchers studying mechanisms and disorders of communication in an interdisciplinary setting. Research centers around basic and clinical aspects of speech, language, learning, hearing, and swallowing, but disciplines span physics, engineering, physiology, neuroscience, linguistics, biology, psychology, cognitive science, and education. Investigations range from the level of molecules to clinical trials. 

The PhD program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in the field by providing coursework and in-depth research experience. Developing critical thinking, scientific writing, publishing, and grant-writing skills are major emphases throughout the program. Opportunities are available to develop skills through training in related areas such as statistics, programming, big data/data science, teaching, and clinical training in audiology (PhD-AuD). Students are prepared for careers in academia as well as industry, policy, and clinical practice.

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Program Contact

Contact Cindy Coy Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Communication Sciences and Disorders 847-491-5073

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in  The Graduate School Policy Guide .

Course Requirements

Total Units Required:   11 didactic, 1 ethics (non-credit bearing), 3 lab experiences, 3 independent studies

PhD Didactic Courses

Phd research courses, other phd degree requirements.

• Attendance at Scientific Lectures:   four scientific lectures per quarter
• Non-Course Assignments:  teaching assistantships and/or research assistantships
• Research Presentation:  oral presentation of ongoing work at Annual Doctoral Student Research Presentation Days
• Qualifying Research Project (QRP):  a minimum of three quarters of independent study; proposal, paper, exam, and defense
• Doctoral Dissertation:  prospectus and prospectus meeting prior to conducting dissertation research project; paper and defense at the conclusion of the dissertation research project

For details on PhD in CSD degree requirements, please refer to the program handbook .

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences may be obtained with a specialty in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech, language, or hearing science. 

The program is individualized to meet the students' interests, provides university teaching, clinical, and research opportunities, as well as a wide selection of courses within the CDS department and other disciplines including psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience, educational psychology, social work, computer science, and engineering.

Check out  A Field Guide to Grad School: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum  by Jessica McCrory Calarco. 

The Learning Environment

The department houses state-of-the-art research facilites that allow for the study of basic, clinical, and translational research in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This includes animal facilities, electroencephalography (EEG), a 360-degree speaker array sound booth, an electromagnetic articulograph (EMA), eye-tracking, and behavioral testing at computer stations. 

Learn about all our research labs . 

Faculty and students in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences have close affiliations with several interdisciplinary research laboratories and centers at UB, including the Center for Excellence in Augmented Communication, Center for Cognitive Science, and the Center for Assistive Technology. 

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PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Earn the highest level of academic achievement in the field of communication sciences and disorders through specialized study in your area of interest. Through coursework, mentored and independent research, and internships in college teaching or clinical supervision, you will prepare for leadership roles at colleges, universities, research settings, and clinical agencies.

Program Highlights

• Individualized course of study
• Multiple research experiences
• Opportunities for college teaching or clinical supervision experiences
• Program typically consists of approximately four years of full-time study, which includes two years of full-time coursework, pre-dissertation research competencies, comprehensive exams, and dissertation research

The graduate faculty in the communication sciences and disorders program are known internationally, nationally, and regionally as researchers, educators, and clinicians. All are active researchers and instructors, and all maintain active collaborations with multiple professional colleagues within and beyond the University of Georgia. The faculty are committed to the importance of evidence-based, client-centered, and outcomes-focused Ph.D. education and to the future of research and teaching in the field.

As a Ph.D. Student, you will work closely with a doctoral advisor or major professor who has aligning research interests, as well as with faculty from other programs, departments, and colleges. With your major professor and faculty advisory committee, you will develop an individualized program of study addressing your primary and related areas of focus. In addition to coursework and multiple mentored research experiences, you will have the opportunity to complete a student-teaching internship and/or serve as a mentored clinical supervisor.

While your overall course of study will vary, at a minimum, you will be expected to complete:

• 30 hours of core focus-area courses
• 12 hours of advanced statistics
• 6 hours of computer science
• 10 hours of dissertation research
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• Course of Study (PDF)

Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .

How to Apply

Eligibility.

You are eligible to apply to the Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders program if you meet all of the following requirements:

• Completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or a related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• For international students, meet the English proficiency requirement .

Application Step 1: Identify Potential Faculty Advisors

Given the individualized nature of a Ph.D. program, the first step in your application process will be to email at least one potential faculty advisor. Use the faculty bios to identify at least one faculty member whose research activities and publications align with your interests. Email that faculty member to introduce yourself and ask if they could consider serving as your advisor. If you need help identifying potential advisors, email the Graduate Coordinator.

Application Step 2: Complete Three Initial Interviews

All applicants are required to interview with at least three members of the department faculty as part of the application process. Interviews may be completed either before or after you submit the online application described in Step 3. Conversations with your potential faculty advisor(s) from Step 1 are considered interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to schedule interviews, but if you need help scheduling interviews, email the Graduate Coordinator.

Application Step 3: Complete the Online Application to the University of Georgia’s Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders Program

Apply to the Graduate School

Select the Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders program on your Graduate School Application. You will need to submit the following information as part of your application:

• Unofficial transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• A statement of your professional experience and career goals, not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages.
• Resumé/vita
• English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) Scores for international students

Deadline To Apply

If you will need funding from the department or from the university, you must apply by December 15 to be considered for the following Fall semester. Applications from students who do not wish to be considered for department or university funding are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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The College’s programs are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in a range of areas and are passionate about helping students succeed both in their programs and professionally.

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Most graduate students at UGA are not assigned to a faculty advisor until after admittance. A close working relationship with your advisor is paramount to progressing through your program of study.

Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.

Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.

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Our Ph.D. experience gives you the opportunity to experience life in an academic setting. Through full-time study, research and clinical work, you will work closely with faculty and leave with the knowledge and skills to shape your discipline and be a leader in your profession.

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The doctoral degree (PhD) in communication disorders and sciences emphasizes advanced knowledge, scholarship, leadership, and clinical competence in the areas of cognitive communication sciences, speech-language acquisition in monolingual and multilingual contexts, and swallowing. The doctoral degree program is designed to meet the needs of students from various backgrounds and to train future scholars in the profession.

Most applicants have a master’s degree in communication disorders and their certificate of clinical competence upon admission, but this is not a requirement.

PhD Handbook

PhD Requirements — Minimum Credits: 81

Program competencies.

Program competencies must be completed by each student and represent an individualized collection of the student’s research, scholarly writing, teaching, and service activities.

• The specific manner in which each student satisfies each competency is developed by the student and their program committee.
• In general, the specific nature of each competency area program task is based on a consideration of the student’s professional goals and objectives.
• Any significant deviations from the competency portfolio expectations must be made in writing and approved by the Program Committee.

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The department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders. An additional program in the department leads to the Au.D. in audiology. The graduate program provides the opportunity for study in the areas of audiology, speech–language pathology, hearing science, language science, and speech science. The purpose of the graduate program is to prepare clinicians, researchers, and teachers who possess a solid foundation in both the theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.

The Ph.D. program provides relevant classroom and laboratory experiences for the scholar–researcher interested in communication processes and communicative disorders. A student's academic program will consist of course work within the department and in related areas such as psychology, biology, linguistics, statistics, computer science, and education. Students completing the program will be prepared for careers as university professors, laboratory researchers, and senior clinicians.

Individual programs can be designed for students who wish to pursue professional training/clinical certification (in either speech–language pathology or audiology) and the Ph.D. degree. Such students follow a modified sequence of course work, clinical training, and research experience in order to satisfy all academic and certification requirements in five to six years.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

The program is open to individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and who meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate School and the department. Entering MS/PhD students who do not have undergraduate majors in communicative disorders will typically be required to take prerequisite course work, which may lengthen the time require to earn a graduate degree.

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Fall Application Deadline: January 1st 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All potential doctoral degree applicants must meet the Graduate School’s admission requirements, as well as department-specific requirements.

GRADUATE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

UW–Madison Graduate School Requirements for Admission

• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0=A); however, the students we accept into the program typically have much higher GPAs

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

These letters should address your potential for academic success in graduate school. At least two should come from instructors who have knowledge of your academic performance. The third may come from a clinical supervisor, employer, or other individual who has knowledge of your academic potential and likelihood for success in graduate school.  No more than three.  

REASONS FOR GRADUATE STUDY

This is an opportunity for you to highlight experiences, related skills, and personal attributes which make you an exceptional candidate. 1-3 pages, single-spaced.

APPLICATION FEE

UW–Madison charges a non-refundable $75 application fee that must be paid by credit card (Master Card or Visa) or debit card. In addition to the $75 application fee, non U.S. citizens will be charged a $6 international document processing fee. 

There are also limited application fee grants available. Check the  UW–Madison Graduation Application Fee grants  to see if you qualify. Please note that fee grant applications must be submitted before you application and can take two weeks to process so you should plan to submit fee grant applications by December 1 with consideration of holidays.

CV OR RESUME

Include honors and awards

TRANSCRIPTS

Upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts. These show grades earned at every college or university you have attended, including study abroad. If admitted, the Graduate School will request official transcripts.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION

Fill out the supplemental application that is found in the online graduate school application. 

OFFICIAL TOEFL SCORES

 If your native language is not English, or your undergraduate instruction was not in English, a TOEFL score is required. Use institution code 1846. You may take the test more than once; we will consider the scores from your best testing date. Only  official  scores, submitted directly from ETS, from within the last five years and submitted by the application deadline will be accepted. 

NOTABLE ADVICE

• Submit all materials one week prior to deadline. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• File your application early. Do not wait until you can gather all your materials. It is better to file early and send additional items as they become available.
• Track your application status .  After submission of your application, you will receive a link to a personal web page where you can track your application status. We update this page as we receive your materials, usually within two weeks of receipt.
• For more information, review the UW–Madison Graduate School  “Steps to Apply”  and  “Admissions FAQ” .

Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Program Resources

Financial assistance, sometimes available to graduate students in communication sciences and disorders, consists of scholarships, fellowships, traineeships, and project and research assistant positions. Financial assistance is very limited and varies from year to year. Students who are considering applying for financial aid should contact the department for further information.

Ph.D. students typically receive funding in the form of research assistantships and work in their advisor's research lab.

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

Major requirements.

Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION

Mode of instruction definitions.

Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.

Evening/Weekend: ​Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules.  Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.

Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.

Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.  Contact the program for more specific information.

Online: These programs are offered 100% online.  Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.

CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

Required courses.

The plan of study must encompass an area of specialization chosen from speech pathology, audiology, language disorders, and normal aspects of speech, hearing and language. Although there are no specific course requirements for the major, the study plan should be comprehensive in scope and should be tailored according to the student's research and academic needs. Students must also satisfy a core requirement by taking the following seminar/courses:

• Grant writing (3 credits)
• Research methodology (3 credits). This may include an independent study/directed readings course or a course from outside of the department focused broadly on something related to research methods, depending on the particular student interest.
• Professional seminar (prosem) (4 semesters; 8 credits)
• Teaching methods (1 credit)

 Student are expected to attend the weekly prosem lectures and attend any doctoral student discussion groups associated with the weekly lectures.

The teaching requirement can be met by taking a 1-credit seminar taught within or outside the department, a 1-credit independent study with the advisor that involves lecturing or developing course materials or student projects, or an independent study with the major advisor that involves reading and discussing scholarly writings that concern teaching. The form of the teaching credit should be discussed with the major advisor and must have the advisor's approval.

All doctoral students are expected to become proficient in statistical methods. Students are required to have 9 credits of statistical methods at a minimum, which must also include a course on research methods or experimental design. Many students satisfy this requirement by taking courses in the Educational Psychology department or the Statistics department. For instance, a rigorous and worthwhile statistics sequence could be STAT/​F&W ECOL/​HORT  571 Statistical Methods for Bioscience I and STAT/​F&W ECOL/​HORT  572 Statistical Methods for Bioscience II plus an experimental design class, such as ED PSYCH 762 Introduction to the Design of Educational Experiments .

Graduate School Policies

The  Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures  provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.

Major-Specific Policies

Prior coursework, graduate work from other institutions.

This program follows the Graduate School's policy for Satisfying Requirements with Prior Graduate Coursework from Other Institutions.

UW–Madison Undergraduate

This program follows the Graduate School's policy for Satisfying Requirements with Coursework from Undergraduate Career at UW–Madison.

UW–Madison University Special

No prior coursework taken as a UW–Madison University Special student is allowed.

This program follows the Graduate School's Probation policy.

ADVISOR / COMMITTEE

When you are admitted as a doctoral student, you will choose an academic advisor who will serve as your sponsor and mentor for the duration of the program. You may change advisors at any time in the course of your program, provided you and your advisor agree on this.

Your academic advisor may be a regular faculty member in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, or may be affiliate or joint faculty. If an affiliate faculty member is serving as your academic advisor, a regular faculty member must be assigned as your departmental contact to regularly review your progress and adherence to departmental requirements.

To ensure that students are making satisfactory progress toward a degree, the Graduate School expects them to meet with their advisor on a regular basis.

Students are required to submit an annual assessment of their progress to their advisor, which is then reviewed by the PhD Committee.

CREDITS PER TERM ALLOWED

Time limits.

This program follows the Graduate School's Time Limits policy.

Grievances and Appeals

These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:

• Bias or Hate Reporting  
• Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
• Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
• Dean of Students Office (for all students to seek grievance assistance and support)
• Employee Assistance (for personal counseling and workplace consultation around communication and conflict involving graduate assistants and other employees, post-doctoral students, faculty and staff)
• Employee Disability Resource Office (for qualified employees or applicants with disabilities to have equal employment opportunities)
• Graduate School (for informal advice at any level of review and for official appeals of program/departmental or school/college grievance decisions)
• Office of Compliance (for class harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence)
• Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (for conflicts involving students)
• Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff (for employed graduate students and post-docs, as well as faculty and staff)
• Title IX (for concerns about discrimination)

Students should contact the department chair or program director with questions about grievances. They may also contact the L&S Academic Divisional Associate Deans, the L&S Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning Administration, or the L&S Director of Human Resources.

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• (Foundations of Research) Master data collection techniques specific to their chosen area of research.
• (Foundations of Research) Fully conversant with the theoretical issues and tensions within their chosen area of research.
• (Foundations of Research) Gain high-level knowledge and expertise in the statistical analysis of research data and graphical approaches to exploration of data sets.
• (Foundations of Research) Communicate complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
• (Dissertation) Design and execute an original experiment (or experiments) that clearly fills a gap in the existing literature and is worthy of publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals.
• (Dissertation) Skill, experience, and knowledge base to defend the dissertation work to a committee of five faculty members.
• (Professional Conduct) Design and conduct experiments.
• (Professional Conduct) Formulate research questions that are based on sound analyses of existing literature, and that show evidence of logical argument.
• (Professional Conduct) Understand how to examine data for patterns that are meaningful and patterns that reflect likely data collection errors.
• (Professional Conduct) Write research proposals and learn to develop carefully argued proposals and explanations.
• (Professional Conduct) Make presentations of their research at national and international conferences.
• (Professional Conduct) Pass a summary exam (6 hours written, 2 hours oral) that admits them to candidacy for the PhD degree.

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The Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is home to undergraduate, professional, and doctoral research programs that explore the science of human hearing, speech, language, learning, and swallowing and seek new and more effective ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat related communication disorders.

The department’s faculty are renowned for discoveries that have changed our understanding of human communication. They explore the processes that underlie hearing, speech, language, learning, and swallowing, including sensation, perception, cognition, and motor control. They investigate social, familial, and cultural issues that impair communication. And they delve into the molecular and epidemiological bases of normal and disordered human communication.

Our professional audiology and speech and language pathology programs are consistently ranked among the top ten programs in the nation by US News & World Report. Students, faculty and staff work together to provide patients of all ages a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for hearing, speech, learning, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in clinics on the Evanston and Chicago campuses.

What Communication Sciences and Disorders degree can you get at the School of Communication?

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What can you do with a career in Communication Sciences and Disorders?

Our graduates go on to careers in clinical practice, research, advocacy, academia, and more. CSD alumni excel in medical and allied health fields, having benefited from our focus on collaborative innovation, state-of-the-art facilities and clinical research opportunities, a celebration of diversity and inclusion, and the SoC’s culture of improving the communicative experience for all. 

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Students profit from the real-world experiences of clinical practice and research, working collaboratively with faculty to address pressing communication problems. Small cohort sizes combined with robust research opportunities ensure a challenging but highly fulfilling course of study. 

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The major's small cohort size allowed CSD major Olivia Zimmerman to build a supportive community. She also tried new things, like working in a research lab her freshman year. 

“It's amazing because it's very small and focused. It's a very tight-knit community.”

Courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Human Communication Sciences (HCS) majors are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and enjoy learning about how to help children and adults to overcome difficulties in hearing, speech, language, and learning. The major requirements give you the flexibility to choose courses that best fit your academic and career goals and reflect and enhance the department’s ample on-campus research opportunities.    

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The department’s faculty are renowned for discoveries that have changed our understanding of human communication. They explore the processes that underlie hearing, speech, language, learning and swallowing, including sensation, perception, cognition and motor control. They investigate social, familial and cultural issues that impair communication. And they delve into the molecular and epidemiological bases of normal and disordered human communication.

Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Wayne State's Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is designed to prepare students for careers in academic, research and/or advanced clinical practice settings within communication sciences and disorders.

We seek highly motivated students with research interests related to one or more of the following areas: child language and literacy, acquired cognitive-linguistic impairments in adults, speech perception and production, speech and language development in infants, stuttering, treatment of speech and language impairments, neuroimaging of brain function, and cross-linguistic analyses. Our department at Wayne State University is located in close proximity to a large array of clinical and research facilities, including several major metropolitan health centers ( DMC , Henry Ford Health System ).

New Ph.D. students begin in the fall semester and must complete a seminar specifically designed for incoming students. Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on successful completion of the M.A. or M.S. degree, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores.

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Applicants to the Ph.D. program have a variety of academic backgrounds, including communication science, linguistics, psychology, speech technology, anthropology, and biology. In general, any academic background that emphasizes some aspect of speech, language or hearing can prepare you for a research degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Important: The Ph.D. program at Wayne State University does not provide a pathway to clinical licensure or certification.

Coursework and research

While the M.A.-SLP and Au.D. degrees are entry-level clinical training programs, the Ph.D. degree is a research degree. The intent of the Ph.D. is to prepare individuals to conduct original research in an area related to speech-language pathology, audiology, and/or other areas related to normal and disordered speech, language and hearing.

Coursework and research experiences in the Ph.D. program are highly individualized. You will work with your advisor and committee members to choose courses that prepare you for your dissertation. All students complete coursework in statistics as well as seminars on pedagogy and research in the department. In addition, students are encouraged to work in more than one research laboratory during their Ph.D. experience.

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Students interested in applying for this program should contact the Ph.D. program coordinator, Dr. Margaret Greenwald .

In your message, please provide your preferred method of contact (phone or email) as well as information on when to reach you. The coordinator will speak with you about the program and your research interests and will arrange for you to meet with a faculty member with expertise in your area of interest. If your research interests overlap with the research conducted in our department, you will be asked to submit additional application materials.

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Wayne State University (WSU) is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all of its operations, employment status, educational programs and related activities. As part of WSU, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders adheres to this same policy for faculty and students as well as for clients of the department's clinics. Students, faculty, staff and persons served in the department's clinics are treated in a nondiscriminatory manner that is, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship or status as a covered veteran.

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The PhD program in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers advanced study and research training in speech, language, and hearing. Research in the program concerns all aspects of human communication including basic scientific investigation of speech, language, and hearing as well as translational research in communication disorders.

Areas of doctoral study include the physiological, neurological and psychological aspects of communication and on identifying, treating and preventing developmental and acquired communication disorders.

The PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences requires 75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree.

For complete admission and degree requirements, view the Graduate Catalog at  catalog.utdallas.edu .

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Graduates seek positions in academic, clinical and research settings.

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Degree requirements:  Applications to the PhD program must include official transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of reference from people qualified to evaluate your potential for successful doctoral study, and a statement of purpose detailing your previous research and professional experiences, your current research interests, and your career goals.

GPA:  Required

Test score required:  Yes

Both GRE math and verbal scores are required to be considered for admission.

Admissions essay required : Yes

Deadlines:  University  deadlines  apply.

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed for advanced study, with an emphasis on the development of research and teaching skills. The Ph.D. is a post master’s research degree, which requires 63 credit hours. Part- and full-time study is available and can take from four to seven years to complete.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders requires advanced coursework, independent research, and an in depth understanding of topics in one's area of specialization. The  PhD Student Handbook has a complete overview of the PhD program, course requirements, summary of required hours & qualifying exam, dissertation, and other topics.

Application due date: C ompleted application is due January 15th

Admission and General Requirements

To be considered for admission to the doctoral program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, an applicant must complete an online application . The applicant will need to submit a letter of intent with their application.

A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required. In addition to evaluating the applicant's potential to complete the program of study, these letters should attest to the academic and research capabilities of the applicant. These letters of reference must come from University of Utah faculty. The Permission to Release Education Record form is for current University of Utah students to submit to each faculty member for letters of reference. Please allow ample time for the faculty member to assist you with this part of the application process.

Requirements for entrance to the doctoral program are in accordance with those established by the Graduate School of the University of Utah, which includes at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA from undergraduate work.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken; competitive scores must be obtained, which can vary from year to year depending upon the applicant pool. GRE scores should be sent to the University of Utah (institution code 4853).  

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Plan of study.

Plans of Study may differ among students depending on their backgrounds, e.g., whether they have a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, or some type of professional degree, as well as whether they have a background in Communication Sciences and Disorders or not. All students must typically adhere to the following guidelines/requirements in the development of the Plan of Study.

• Individualized Doctoral Coursework
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• Doctoral Instructional Methods
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• Dissertation Research

WESTERN REGIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAM

The University of Utah Speech-Language Pathology PhD program and the Audiology Program participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (WICHE).

Residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming who are admitted to either the PhD program or the Audiology program are eligible to enroll at resident tuition rates.

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Can one be admitted to the program without an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders? Yes, many students entering the PhD program have degrees in various fields such as cognitive science, education, engineering, linguistics, psychology, or neuroscience.

Can I apply to the PhD Program without a Master’s or other graduate degree? Yes, applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply; many students enter the program without a graduate degree.

What is the average grade point average (GPA) for students admitted to the program? Over the past few years, the mean GPAs of admitted students are above 3.7 out of 4. Importantly, we do not use minimums or cutoffs, and consider multiple factors when evaluating GPAs from undergraduate and graduate programs.

Is the GRE required? The GRE is not required for application for the CSD PhD program. GRE scores are not seen by admission committee members and are not used in the review of any applicants.

What is the process for PhD application review and admissions for Northwestern’s CSD department? Each application is carefully reviewed by multiple members of the PhD Admissions Committee as well as the student’s stated primary mentor(s) of interest. We consider all aspects of the student’s application, including fit with the department and allocation of students across likely labs. After application review, the faculty select a list of candidates for interviews, which are conducted over Zoom, typically in January. After Zoom interviews, the faculty make admissions decisions. Admitted students are notified and invited for a recruitment weekend, which typically occurs in February. There is sometimes a short wait list, depending on the target cohort enrollment and other factors. Students submit their enrollment decisions before April 15.

How long should my personal statement be? There is not a specific minimum or maximum length, but about 1.5-2 single spaced pages typically works well to allow you to cover the topics listed above.

Any advice about what I should highlight in my personal statement? Your personal statement/statement of purpose should highlight your motivation for graduate study, how your research and other experiences prepare you for graduate study, your research interests or questions, and how our program fits with your interests and goals. In the statement, please note the primary mentor(s) with whom you hope to work. The personal statement is more effective when it’s just not a narrative form of your resume/CV.

Any advice for my CV/resume? Use your CV/resume to list specifics of research experiences and skills, whereas your personal statement can highlight things like how these experiences prepared you for your current path.

If you have received awards or honors, it is very helpful to provide context for us about what they mean. For example, listing that you received the “Departmental Excellence Award” doesn’t provide much context to readers; it is more helpful when you then specify “awarded to one student for exemplary research promise among graduating class of 200+ seniors.”

Should I submit a writing sample? Though optional, the writing sample helps the committee understand your ability to communicate your ideas. It is ideal to submit something written solely by you, rather than a published paper (which can be linked in your resume/cv), a paper that has been written with and/or edited by colleagues or collaborators. This could be a paper from a previous course. There is no length requirement.

Who should write my letters of recommendation? Letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can assess your ability to be successful in a PhD program. Ideally, letters come from those who know you well in a research and/or academic context. If you have been out of school or research for a while, someone who knows you in your current context is also helpful. In the rare instance that your letter writer has a personal relationship with you (they are a family member or close friend), that should be stated in the letter.

Are there resources for developing a personal statement or other aspects of my application? Yes, there are many great resources out there! Just a few are below (with no specific endorsement of their advice).

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What funding support do students receive? All students in the PhD program currently receive full tuition support, a living stipend, and health insurance, year-round, for five years from the Graduate School at Northwestern. Funding is contingent on serving as a Teaching Assistant or obtaining an external fellowship for funding, as well as meeting program milestones.

How long does it take to earn a PhD in the CSD program? Students entering the PhD program typically require a minimum of 4 years to complete the PhD program, with 5 years being very common, and other students extending into a 6 th year or further.

Is it possible to begin my graduate studies in a quarter other than Fall? No, a Fall quarter start is required.

Can I enroll in the PhD program part-time? The Graduate School at Northwestern does not offer financial support for part-time study. PhD students who, in exceptional cases, have received written approval of the program and Dean of The Graduate School to study on a part-time basis, must meet the continuous registration requirement as well as all degree requirements, including coursework and milestones.

Will I serve as a Teaching Assistant during my PhD program? Teaching is an essential element of the professional development and training experience of PhD students at Northwestern. The Graduate School requires that all PhD students serve in some instructional capacity for at least one academic quarter during their graduate education at Northwestern. Typically, students have a TA assignment two quarters per year, of up to 15 hours per week, in the first four years of their studies.

CSD PhD Admissions Coordinator Ms. Cindy Coy, [email protected] or 847-491-5073

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PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University of New Mexico’s PhD program in Communication Sciences and Disorders has a primary focus on preparing our graduates to work in academic faculty positions.    

The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences has a strong focus on cultural and linguistic diversity as well as numerous specialization areas such as adult speech, language, and swallowing disorders (which result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive disease, etc.), augmentative and alternative communication, child speech and language disorders (which result from autism, Down syndrome, etc.), and fluency disorders (such as stuttering).   

Our program focuses on both theory and clinical practice, offering students the opportunity to develop both clinical research and teaching skills that positions them to compete for top academic and professional jobs.  

Vision Statement    The vision of our doctoral program is to prepare scholars to be leaders of discovery within the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders.    

Mission Statement   The University of New Mexico’s doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is an individualized, mentor-based program. Our program is designed to develop researchers and scholars, including those interested in clinical practice research as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning. Areas of specialization include communication and swallowing sciences and disorders, and related areas of faculty expertise. Students in our program are exposed to a broad range of research methodologies (including both qualitative and quantitative methods) with in-depth study within each student’s area of specialization, enhanced by campus-wide interdisciplinary grounding and training. Our graduates will be leaders in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders, thoroughly prepared for employment in the academic and professional fields of the future. The University of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a unique multicultural and multilingual research environment.   

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Contact Information   For additional information about our PhD program, please contact Cathy Binger at  [email protected] .    

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Molloy University is excited to announce the opening of its PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The aim of our PhD program is to cultivate future academic and clinical leaders who seek to advance the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) through research and teaching. Our PhD program caters to students with diverse backgrounds, clinical and scientific disciplines, with an emphasis on Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders Offers a Special Focus In:

• Discovery - Contributing to the knowledge base of CSD
• Integration - Enhancing interdisciplinary understanding through research
• Application - Using research to transform the theoretical and clinical needs for CSD
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) - Mentoring, educating and disseminating scientific information to future professionals and the public

Successful Candidates Will Be Able To:

• Conduct basic and applied research methodology
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and education
• Bridge theory and clinical application
• Educate undergraduate and graduate level CSD students in their pursuit in becoming clinicians and researchers
• Present and disseminate CSD research to the community at large

Two Entry Points

• BS to PhD: 55+ credits
• MS to PhD: 40+ credits

Meet the Demand for Doctoral Level Clinicians!

Candidates can expect to find successful roles upon obtaining their PhD in the following settings:

• Tenure track teaching and research positions in university settings
• Roles in Applied Research serving both private and public industries and organizations
• Clinical Leadership Positions

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Human sciences (phd) - communication disorders.

A Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in Communication Disorders will prepare you as a scholar in both applied and basic aspects of communication. The focus is to prepare you for leadership roles in teaching, research and/or clinical management, depending on your personal goals and objectives.

See Special Education and Communication Disorders for more information.

To be considered for priority funding, apply by January 15 for the Fall term.

Admission Requirements

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• Assistantship Application:  To be considered for an assistantship, 1) check the appropriate boxes in the Funding section of the Additional Information page and 2) complete the SECD Graduate Assistantship Application .
• Faculty:  Review current faculty and their areas of research.  The SECD Advisor Agreement Form (or an equivalent memo directly from the advisor), with all affirmative responses and a faculty member signature, is required prior to admission to this program.

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UNL Graduate Chairs and staff please complete the program update form to provide edits. Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders majors receive the pre-professional training that leads them to careers that help those with speech and language differences and disorders while students of the master's program are prepared to diagnose and treat individuals in a clinical setting.

Be advised: A master's degree is the minimum degree required to be able to practice as a speech-language pathologist in the United States.

Contact us via email at [email protected] to learn more about our programs or the admissions requirements for the master's program. 

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Our online undergraduate program prepares you for rewarding work or graduate school. We emphasize basic communication sciences, normal development of communication, communication differences and disorders and clinical interventions with a goal of providing you with a solid knowledge base on which to build your professional skills.  A master's degree is the minimum degree required to be able to practice as a speech-language pathologist in the United States.

Select from a major or minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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Communication sciences and disorders m.s..

The master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders program accepts and prepares 23-26 students each year to diagnose and treat individuals with communication differences and disorders in a variety of clinical settings. Graduates earn the professional credentials set by the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Education and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

In addition to general admission requirements , i immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must be up to date upon entrance to the program; without them you may be denied access to medical and educational clinical rotation sites, which may delay your graduation.

Criminal background checks from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for clinical practicum students are conducted. Students concerned about passing a background check should contact the Student Relations & Experiential Learning Director in the College of Health and Wellness Professions .

Autism Graduate Certificate

For those already holding graduate licensure in speech-language pathology, special education or behavior analysis and have taken courses on disabilities and behavior theories/practices, the Autism graduate certificate can be completed to enhance your career prospects.

This certificate provides advanced, specialized training for professionals who work with early childhood and school-age students with autism spectrum disorders. Courses are offered through the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy and Special Education.

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The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at St. Cloud State 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

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At college of communication & information, speech-language pathology graduate program rises in rankings.

The speech-language pathology graduate program in the School of Communication Science and Disorders ranked No. 14 among all public and private institutions and No. 10 among publics according to U.S. News & World Report.

“The school’s position as the top-ranked speech-language pathology program in Florida, and its rank of No. 14 nationwide, are well deserved,” said Dr. Michelle Kazmer, dean of the College of Communication and Information. “They reflect the rigorous curriculum, exceptional teaching, excellent clinical services, impactful translational research and high levels of federal funding undertaken by the faculty and staff at the school.”

“As the director of FSU’s School of Communication Science and Disorders program, I am immensely proud of our rise in the  ranking s to be recognized among the top 10 speech-language pathology programs in public universities and 14th overall, solidifying our position as the premier program in Florida,” said Dr. Carla Wood. “Over my 18 years at FSU, I have witnessed our program’s relentless commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and this historic achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. We are honored to be recognized for our unwavering pursuit of innovation and excellence in preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists to make a positive impact in the field.”

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A guide to science communication training for doctoral students

• Christina Maher 1   na1 ,
• Trevonn Gyles   ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-4635-5985 1   na1 ,
• Eric J. Nestler   ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-7905-2000 1 , 2 &
• Daniela Schiller   ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-0357-7724 1 , 2  

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Effective science communication is necessary for engaging the public in scientific discourse and ensuring equitable access to knowledge. Training doctoral students in science communication will instill principles of accessibility, accountability, and adaptability in the next generation of scientific leaders, who are poised to expand science’s reach, generate public support for research funding, and counter misinformation. To this aim, we provide a guide for implementing formal science communication training for doctoral students.

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The authors thank P. Croxson for her involvement as co-founder of the effective science communication course. We also thank the various teaching assistants over the years, who were actively involved in shaping the course: T. Fehr, C. Lardner, C. Guevara and M. O’Brien.

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