PhD Speech-Language Pathology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders offers Ph.D. programs in both speech-language pathology and in audiology for post-baccalaureate study of normal and disordered aspects of communication. These programs are designed to prepare suitably qualified individuals for leadership positions in research and academia.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences› | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology Acquiring a doctorate in speech-language pathology at a minimum requires the following: Completion of academic coursework: Continuous Seminar Enrollment Students must continuously enroll each fall and spring semester in SPLH 900 (minimum of 4 hours) through the semester of successful completion of oral comprehensive exam. For students in the Speech-Language Pathology

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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