Doctor of Philosophy - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

College of Health

Catalog Year: 2022-23

Degree Specific Credits: 54

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Notes/Description

• The program is made up of a combination of 54 credits of coursework and professional products, 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 in areas critical for the success of faculty or professionals in the speech, language, and hearing sciences that include the following:
  • (1) research,
  • (2) conference presentation,
  • (3) writing for publication,
  • (4) systematic review of research literature,
  • (5) grant writing,
  • (6) college teaching, and/or
  • (7) supervision.
• Following the successful completion of coursework, the preliminary comprehensive competency exam, and professional products, 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.