PhD in Communicative Sciences and Disorders in New York United States | New York University

Acquire the essential training to develop into an academic researcher and scholar. Through demanding research opportunities, intensive coursework, and close collaboration with faculty mentors, you'll build the expertise required for a career as an independent investigator in communicative sciences and disorders. Our program invites applicants with backgrounds in communicative sciences and disorders or related disciplines such as psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, provided they show a committed interest in CSD-focused research and scholarship. The PhD in Communicative Sciences and Disorders aims to cultivate exceptional scholars who excel as independent researchers and educators. You'll gain expertise in conducting innovative studies on speech, language, and swallowing across both typical and atypical groups. Upon admission, you'll collaborate directly with faculty members engaged in fundamental research about communication sciences and its clinical applications. The program features a structured mentorship approach, matching each student with a primary faculty advisor to create a customized study plan that includes laboratory rotations and teaching components to enhance your professional development.