PhD in Speech Pathology in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

The Ph.D. program prepares graduates for advanced professional roles in academic institutions, healthcare facilities, research centers, or educational settings. Candidates will achieve comprehensive proficiency in Speech Pathology while developing specialized knowledge in two focus areas, chosen from: articulation/phonology, cleft palate, aphasia, motor speech disorders, language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, alaryngeal speech, or clinical supervision.
Participants will cultivate teaching abilities, clinical oversight skills, and research experience. Each student completes supervised training in these three domains for at least one semester under faculty guidance. The curriculum builds specialized knowledge in the chosen focus areas while preparing students to conduct original dissertation research that advances the field.
As outlined in the General Catalog's graduate requirements, the doctoral program mandates:
A six-semester (three-year) minimum residency period.
An individualized study plan created by an advisory committee consisting of at least three departmental faculty members and two external faculty members.
Completion of 72 total credits, including 24 dissertation credits. Students may address academic gaps by taking about nine credits from master's-level courses. The program requires 12 credits each in statistics/research design and doctoral seminars, plus nine credits for teaching/supervision experience. With committee approval, six elective credits may be taken in complementary fields like medicine, psychology, education, or linguistics. No foreign language proficiency is required.