Program: Communicative Disorders and Sciences PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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)

CDS 699TUT - Doctl Theory & Research Credits: 1 - 3

Statistics (6-8 credits)

Select two 3-credit courses in a statistics sequence:

CEP 522LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference I (4) Credits: 4 AND
CEP 523LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference II Credits: 4
OR
PSY 607LEC - Adv Statistics Methods 1 Credits: 3 AND
PSY 608SEM - Adv Statistics Methods 2 Credits: 3

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)

CDS 700TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 12

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.