Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Ph.D.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
- The program is made up of a combination of 60 credits of coursework and professional products courses, the preliminary comprehensive competency exam, and a dissertation.
- Students must pass a preliminary comprehensive competency exam that includes disciplinary knowledge, a critique of a research manuscript, and design of an experimental research study.
- In addition, students complete professional products courses in areas critical for the success of faculty or professionals in the speech, language, and hearing sciences that include the following:
- research,
- conference presentation,
- writing for publication,
- systematic review of research literature,
- grant writing,
- college teaching, and/or
- supervision.
- Following the successful completion of coursework, the preliminary comprehensive competency exam, and professional products courses, students complete a directed research dissertation experience that contributes to the advancement of the field of speech, language, and hearing sciences.
- Full-time students entering with their completed masters’ degree in an area related to speech, language, and hearing sciences can complete the PhD in 3-4 years.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Coursework | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SLP 694 | Grad Seminar | 3 |
| SLHS Doctoral Series 1 | 6 | |
| Content Specialization Coursework | ||
| Complete 6 credits in the following subject areas chosen in consultation with your advisor: | 6 | |
SLP | Speech Language Pathology | |
PSYX | Psychology | |
BMED | Biomedical Sciences | |
LING | Linguistics | |
| Research Preparation Coursework | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| SLP 600 | Research Methods | 3 |
| or EDLD 620 | Qualitative Research | |
| or PSYX 520 | Advanced Psychological Statistics I | |
| 12 additional credits in quantitative and qualitative research methods. | 12 | |
| Related Areas Coursework | ||
| Complete 9 credits of courses selected in consultation with your advisor. | 9 | |
| Preliminary Exam | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| SLP 692 | Independent Study (Preliminary Exam) | 3 |
| Comprehensive Professional Products | ||
| Complete 9 credits of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Research | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Service Learning: Professional Serivce | ||
| Internship | ||
| Dissertation | ||
| Complete 9 credits of the following course: | ||
| SLP 699 | Thesis | 9 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Speak with your advisor about which special topics courses meet this requirement.