PhD Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at University of Texas at Dallas

Programme overview

The PhD in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences offers graduate study and research on speech, language and hearing science and the disorders that affect them. Research takes place in laboratories, clinics and schools on campus and in the community, with patient access through UT Southwestern Medical Center. Students can pursue interdisciplinary work with the Psychology and Cognition and Neuroscience programs, including child language, autism, speech perception and auditory neuroscience.

Faculty: School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Duration: 75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate | Intake: Fall only | Location: Richardson, TX, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes the Doctoral Proseminar, 9 hours of research methods (Intermediate Research Methods I and II, Scientific and Grant Writing), 9 hours of scientific major core (Seminars in Language Science, Speech Science and Hearing Science) and at least 9 hours of supplemental doctoral courses. The degree is completed with a Pre-Dissertation Portfolio and a written dissertation defense. Students seeking ASHA clinical certification may combine the PhD with the MS in Speech-Language Pathology or the AuD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's general graduate admission requirements: three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose/essay and a resume. GRE scores are temporarily waived. Admission is based on transcripts, letters, resume/CV and a narrative of research interests and career goals, with weight on research fit. Fall admission only; deadline November 15. No minimum GPA is stated.

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: Fall, Spring and Summer; doctoral programmes follow their own deadline schedule and available terms.

Doctoral applications: Fall opens August 1 of the prior year, priority December 15, closes May 1; Spring opens January 15 of the prior year, priority May 15, closes October 1; Summer opens August 1 of the prior year, priority October 15, closes March 1. Programmes may set their own schedules. The application fee is $75.

Apply through the official page: https://enroll.utdallas.edu/

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