Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,850
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D. program aims to cultivate scholars by advancing students' expertise to a level where they can actively contribute to the field. The curriculum is designed to offer doctoral candidates both comprehensive foundational knowledge across the discipline and specialized depth in their chosen focus area, preparing them for leadership roles. Students receive focused training in research methodologies tailored to their specialization, developing skills to produce meaningful, original contributions to the field's body of knowledge. Additionally, the program fosters scientific curiosity and methodological rigor, enabling graduates to critically evaluate both their work and others' within broader theoretical and philosophical contexts. Graduates are expected to emerge as influential figures in teaching, research, leadership, and clinical practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Communication Disorders, Education, Linguistics, or Psychology is required.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address your background, academic and professional goals, and how your interests fit with the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores on the verbal and quantitative sections are expected to fall at or above the 50th percentile. Official GRE scores should be sent to SOPHAS using code 0151.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79 (send officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code 5688)
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: A writing sample that is expository in nature, e.g., a chapter of a thesis, a convention paper, and/or a paper from senior undergraduate or master's level coursework, should be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address your background, academic and professional goals, and how your interests fit with the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores on the verbal and quantitative sections are expected to fall at or above the 50th percentile. Official GRE scores should be sent to SOPHAS using code 0151.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79 (send officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code 5688)
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: A writing sample that is expository in nature, e.g., a chapter of a thesis, a convention paper, and/or a paper from senior undergraduate or master's level coursework, should be submitted.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
23,850