Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
24 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders offers doctoral programs directed toward advanced study of human communication sciences and disorders. Doctoral programs of study are designed to meet the individual needs of students preparing for research, teaching, clinical, and administrative careers. Students must meet the requirements specified below: Complete core courses covering the areas of speech and hearing sciences, and related instrumentation; neuro-anatomy and physiology; and psycholinguistics; Complete an approved major area of study of human communication sciences and disorders that includes courses and experiences which are thematically related; Complete an approved minor or cognate area of study outside the department which is thematically related to and aligned with human communication sciences and disorders; Successful completion and oral defense of a dissertation based upon original research that represents a contribution to the scientific knowledge base of human communication sciences and disorders.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders offers doctoral programs directed toward advanced study of human communication sciences and disorders. Doctoral programs of study are designed to meet the individual needs of students preparing for research, teaching, clinical, and administrative careers. Students must meet the requirements specified below: Complete core courses covering the areas of speech and hearing sciences, and related instrumentation; neuro-anatomy and physiology; and psycholinguistics; Complete an approved major area of study of human communication sciences and disorders that includes courses and experiences which are thematically related; Complete an approved minor or cognate area of study outside the department which is thematically related to and aligned with human communication sciences and disorders; Successful completion and oral defense of a dissertation based upon original research that represents a contribution to the scientific knowledge base of human communication sciences and disorders.
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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