PhD Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD program prepares students for leadership positions in higher education, research settings, educational agencies, human service agencies, and clinical agencies. The degree program is competency-based with specific emphasis on research and teaching. Programs of study are collaboratively designed by the student, faculty advisor, and advisory committee.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 63 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

63 credit hours total. Required courses include EDSE 8990 Research Seminar in Special Education; EDSE 9600 Issues and Trends in Special Education; EDSE 9930 Internship: College Teaching in Special Education; EDSE 8370 Single-Subject Research Methodology in Special Education; ERSH 7250 Educational Program and Project Evaluation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers as faculty in higher education as well as research roles in clinical, educational, research, and public service agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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 closely related field • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 • For international students, meet the English proficiency requirement. Complete the Graduate School Application submitting the following information as part of your application: 1. Unofficial transcripts 2. Three letters of recommendation. It is recommended that at least one recommendation is from faculty who you instructed you in a previous program of study. 3. Statement of purpose. A statement of your professional experience, career goals, and research interests, not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages. In your statement, please indicate at least one professor for whom you would be interested in working with. Use the faculty bios to identify faculty whose research activities and publications align with your interests. 4. Resumé/vita 5. English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) Scores for international students Given the indi

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 63 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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