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Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in in Communication Sciences and Disorders requires advanced coursework, independent research, and an in depth understanding of topics in one's area of specialization.

The degree is not awarded simply for the fulfillment of residency requirements and/or the accumulation of credits from coursework.

Admission and General Requirements

1. To be considered for admission to the doctoral program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), an applicant should submit a letter of intent to the departmental Graduate Admissions Committee that indicates his/her general area of research interest (e.g., child language disorders, stuttering, aphasia, voice, phonology, motor speech disorders, hearing science, amplification, etc.).
2. A minimum of three letters of recommendation should accompany the letter of intent.  In addition to evaluating the applicant’s potential to complete the program of study, these letters should attest to the academic and research capabilities of the applicant.
3. Requirements for entrance to the doctoral program are in accordance with those established by the Graduate School. of the University of Utah, which includes at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA from undergraduate work. In addition, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken.

Note:  An Application for Admission to Graduate School must be submitted to the University of Utah Admissions Office prior to being considered for admission into the CSD program. Paper applications are included in the CSD application packet, which is available in the CSD office.

The Ph.D. Program Requirements

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Residency, Continuous Registration, Resident Tuition

See the University of Utah General Catalog for complete information on these topics.

Residency

All doctoral students must spend at least one year (i.e., 2 consecutive semesters) of their program in full-time academic work at the University.  Full-time work is considered to be 9 credit hours.

Continuous Registration

All doctoral students must be continuously registered from the time of admission through the completion of all requirements.  Continuous registration requires that the student register and pay applicable tuition for at least 3 credit hours.  Registration for summer semester is not required to maintain continuous registration.  Continuous registration is not required after the candidate has successfully defended his/her dissertation. 

Western Regional Graduate Program

Beginning in Fall 2006, the University of Utah Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Ph.D. training programs participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (WICHE).

Residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming who are admitted to either of our Ph.D. programs are eligible to enroll at resident tuition rates.