PhD Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences provides education in scholarship, teaching and research methods, preparing graduates to conduct research, train clinicians and direct diagnostic and rehabilitation departments. Students may study a related minor field and teach in the department.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | Intake: Fall (priority December 1, final January 15) or Spring (October 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

At least 33 credits of graduate coursework (options in speech-language pathology, audiology or SLHS), a 15-credit minimum minor outside the department, SPHHS 600 (3 credits), at least 12 research-skills credits (6+ in statistics), a comprehensive exam, teaching experience and a dissertation (up to 18 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications go through the UMass Graduate School (not CSDCAS). Transcripts, personal statement, minimum of two letters of recommendation and resume/CV; GRE not required or considered; holistic review. Fall priority deadline December 1, final January 15; Spring deadline October 1. International applicants follow Graduate School English-proficiency rules.

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.

Intake: Fall (priority December 1, final January 15) or Spring (October 1)

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