Human Sciences (PHD) - Communication Disorders

  • On Campus

A Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in Communication Disorders will prepare you as a scholar in both applied and basic aspects of communication. The focus is to prepare you for leadership roles in teaching, research and/or clinical management, depending on your personal goals and objectives.

See Special Education and Communication Disorders for more information.

To be considered for priority funding, apply by December 1 for the Fall term.

Admission Requirements

  • GRE
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample
  • Assistantship Application:  To be considered for an assistantship, 1) check the appropriate boxes in the Funding section of the Additional Information page and 2) complete the SECD Graduate Assistantship Application.
  • Faculty:  Review current faculty and their areas of research.  The SECD Advisor Agreement Form (or an equivalent memo directly from the advisor), with all affirmative responses and a faculty member signature, is required prior to admission to this program.