Program Overview: The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a Ph.D. in speech-language science which is designed to develop students into strong, independent and productive researchers who will pursue a career in academics and research.

Admissions Policy: Qualified applicants will have strong interest in becoming increasingly independent scholars, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in American English. Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in an academically related area (e.g., communication sciences and disorders, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, etc.).

To be considered for Ph.D. study, applicants must submit the following:

• An Ohio University graduate application form.
• All past academic transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation (including at least one from the student’s master’s degree program, if applicable).
• Official Score Report from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• A two- or three-page narrative detailing previous experience and long- and short-term career objectives.
• International applicants must additionally submit an English proficiency score (TOEFL or IELTS) and a CD sample of spoken English.

More information about the program and application process can be found at: http://www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/academics/phd-hs-sls.cfm

U.S. and International applicants and applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Change Policy: Requirements for degree change are the same as for admission.

Transfer Policy: Requirements for transfer are the same as for admission.

Opportunities: Upon graduation, students with the Ph.D. in speech science-language are strongly competitive for academic posts to pursue academic-research careers