Ph.D. Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Prepares research scientists in speech-language sciences, hearing sciences and audiology, and neurocommunicative sciences for academic and research careers.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Duration: 72 credit hours post-bachelor's; 42 post-master's or post-AuD; about 3 years after master's, 5 after bachelor's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core (Critical Synthesis in CSD, Research Topics), proseminar and teaching colloquium, 12 hours of research tools, 9 hours advanced study, foundation coursework (post-bachelor's only) and at least 12 hours of dissertation, with a qualifying exam and pre-dissertation project.

Career pathways

Academic and research careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Three letters of recommendation; letter of intent; 3.50 GPA undergraduate or graduate; non-CSD backgrounds may need prerequisite coursework.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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