About the course

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers graduate programs leading to the AuD degree with a major in Audiology, the MA degree with a major in Speech Language Pathology, and the PhD degree with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders with concentrations in (1) Hearing Sciences and Disorders or (2) Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders. We do not offer an undergraduate curriculum or degree program, nor do we provide on-line courses. Demonstrate the breadth and depth of foundational communication science, including biological, etiological, theoretical, acoustic, physiological, cognitive and psychological bases of communication. Develop independent research skills through direct laboratory experiences that encompass planning and conducting research projects in the speech, language, and/or hearing sciences. Acquire and apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the communication sciences related to research, teaching, and scholarship. Apply research techniques that support evidence-based clinical application. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Memphis
Summer (May), 2024	Memphis
Fall (August), 2024	Memphis
Spring (January), 2025	Memphis
Summer (May), 2025	Memphis
Fall (August), 2025	Memphis
Spring (January), 2026	Memphis
Summer (May), 2026	Memphis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Memphis

The PhD program at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed to prepare students for academic-research careers in speech, language, or hearing sciences. The School offers a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with two areas of concentration: (1) Hearing Sciences and Disorders or (2) Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders. The program is highly individualized to the needs and background of the student and is developed in accordance with the student's research interests. Each student will form a planning committee upon entry into the program, and an individualized course of study will be designed to meet the student's educational and long term goals. Mentoring is a critical component of each student's doctoral plan. Graduation requirements vary depending on the degrees the students have when entering the program.

　　Official GRE Scores: Applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE-General Test). Your scores cannot be more than five (5) years old. You may use code R-1459 to have scores sent directly from ETS to UNICAS.

　　Three Letters of Recommendation

　　Statement of Personal Goals: Applicants are also required to submit a personal statement that describes their research interests and professional goals as specifically as possible.

　　Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit proof that they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university. Within

　　All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa and who are not native speakers of English and are not graduates of The University of Memphis must supply a minimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Memphis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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