PhD Communication Disorders and Sciences at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The CDS doctoral program trains scholars and leaders in cognitive communication sciences, speech-language acquisition in monolingual and multilingual contexts, and swallowing, emphasizing advanced knowledge, scholarship, leadership and clinical competence.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Communication Disorders and Sciences | Duration: 81 credits | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

The 81 credits include at least six research methodology courses split between two areas of emphasis, at least 21 credits in a primary area of specialization (speech-language acquisition in monolingual contexts or swallowing), a collateral area, pre-dissertation research and 18 credits of dissertation. Students work with a doctoral advisor who chairs their program committee.

Career pathways

Academic and leadership roles in higher education and research and practice agencies; most graduates become university professors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students should have a GPA of at least 3.50. Most applicants have a master’s degree and their certificate of clinical competence upon admission. Information on program acceptance rates and application instructions and deadlines can be found on the program website: https://education.uoregon.edu/cds/graduate . Prior to submitting an application, an applicant should have contact with a UO faculty member in the desired area of specialization and have identified a potential doctoral mentor. Upon admission and in consultation with the student, an academic advisor is selected, taking into account the student’s personal and professional goals.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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