Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Cincinnati's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers specializations in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech, language, and hearing science.
This doctoral program focuses on preparing graduates for academic careers involving teaching, research, and professional service.
PhD candidates undertake specialized coursework and must produce an original dissertation that advances knowledge in their chosen field of speech, language, and hearing sciences, speech-language pathology, or audiology. The curriculum includes training in teaching methods, supervision practices, laboratory administration, and grant proposal writing, along with supervised teaching opportunities.
Participants collaborate with doctoral faculty from Communication Sciences & Disorders, cross-disciplinary professors, and community-based adjunct instructors who offer diverse research mentorship across scientific and clinical aspects of the field.
Each student develops a customized study plan with guidance from their advisor and academic committee, outlining their path to developing expertise in their primary focus area while building research and teaching competencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
GRE scores must be sent by ETS directly to the University of Cincinnati (institution code is 1833).
3.0 minimum overall undergraduate grade point average.
Narrative goals statement/essay describing academic and professional objectives for advanced study.
Resume showing previous work experience, outside activities, scholarships, and honors.
Original official transcript from each university attended regardless of length of attendance or number of credits. International transcripts are to be submitted to WES for USA-equivalence interpretation.
Official final transcript(s) with bachelors and/or additional degree(s) posted -- to be submitted upon completion of the degree program(s).
Three letters of recommendation relative to prospective student's academic promise.
Provide a copy of the master's thesis or evidence of other original research. Students who enter the doctoral program without such research experience will be required to conduct a research project prior to completion of course work at the University of Cincinnati.
International students must fulfill U.S. Immigration Service requirements and register with the International Services and Foreign Student and the International Services Office. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of all applicants whose native language is not English. This test must be taken in the student's own country before admission is granted. This requirement may be waived for a foreign student who has completed an academic program of two or more years in duration at an accredited American college or university. Presently the minimum TOEFL score acceptable for graduate work in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is 100. If the student uses other tests of English proficiency for application, the minimum score required is an overall band score of 7.5 for IELTS and 65 for the PEARSON test.
GRE scores must be sent by ETS directly to the University of Cincinnati (institution code is 1833).
3.0 minimum overall undergraduate grade point average.
Narrative goals statement/essay describing academic and professional objectives for advanced study.
Resume showing previous work experience, outside activities, scholarships, and honors.
Original official transcript from each university attended regardless of length of attendance or number of credits. International transcripts are to be submitted to WES for USA-equivalence interpretation.
Official final transcript(s) with bachelors and/or additional degree(s) posted -- to be submitted upon completion of the degree program(s).
Three letters of recommendation relative to prospective student's academic promise.
Provide a copy of the master's thesis or evidence of other original research. Students who enter the doctoral program without such research experience will be required to conduct a research project prior to completion of course work at the University of Cincinnati.
International students must fulfill U.S. Immigration Service requirements and register with the International Services and Foreign Student and the International Services Office. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of all applicants whose native language is not English. This test must be taken in the student's own country before admission is granted. This requirement may be waived for a foreign student who has completed an academic program of two or more years in duration at an accredited American college or university. Presently the minimum TOEFL score acceptable for graduate work in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is 100. If the student uses other tests of English proficiency for application, the minimum score required is an overall band score of 7.5 for IELTS and 65 for the PEARSON test.
Tuition
USD
24,966