Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Communicative Disorders and Sciences PhD


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The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences provides strong scientific training to doctoral students interested in basic and applied research that advances our understanding of speech, language, hearing and cognition. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their expertise in normal communication as well as a variety of speech, language and hearing disorders, including aphasia, tinnitus, developmental language delays and dysarthria. We also investigate normal and disordered speech perception, cochlear implant use, device-driven alternative and augmentative communication, and inner ear hearing mechanisms. Graduates in our program go on to work in academia and industry, advancing the communicative disorders and sciences.

Required Core (6 credits)


Statistics (6-8 credits)


Select two 3-credit courses in a statistics sequence:

Electives (46-57 credits)


The PhD program is designed to provide an individualized experience of study with substantial customization and will be finalized with the student’s mentor and advisory committee. 

Thesis Guidance(3-12 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 72


3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 72 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 5 Years

Application Fee


  • $75

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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