Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ph.D.

When applying to the communication sciences and disorders program, you will need to submit several documents for review:

• Online application
• Application fee of $50
• Goals statement (upload with the application). Our program requires a personal research statement by all applicants. This statement should provide insight into your personal research goals and why you are interested in our program as a vehicle to help you meet those goals. Applicants should identify a sponsoring mentor who is a member of the graduate faculty in the research statement.
• Writing sample (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Earned master’s degree from accredited institution in communication sciences and disorders or related field
• Official transcript(s): minimum 3.5 graduate GPA. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
• GRE scores (minimum verbal 155 or higher and 151 or higher quantitative score): institution code 5251; scores may not be more than five years old at time of application

A total of 51 semester hours are required to complete this program.

Course Requirements

• A total of 18 semester hours within the core area. This consists of 15 semester hours of research coursework and 3 semester hours of social foundations of education and psychology of learning coursework.
• A required 10-12 semester hours in the major area
• A minimum of 8 hours of additional credit hours of elective coursework based on the area of research focus
• A required 15 semester hours for research and writing of the doctoral dissertation

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Fellowships
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The objectives of the proposed doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders are:

• To create a world class doctoral training program that is a recognized leader in research on the unique characteristics and needs of individuals with communication disorders residing in major cities, including a focus on: a) individuals living in poverty b) the challenges for individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, c) disparities in access to service and service delivery; d)the shortage of valid and reliable instruments and processes for identification and assessment of communication disorders for individuals who are culturally and linguistically diverse; and, e) the importance of development of basic research focused on the needs of those who struggle with communication.
• To prepare excellent doctoral level students who are prepared to lead and to collaborate across disciplines
• To prepare excellent doctoral level students who will pursue and obtain research faculty positions at research intensive colleges and universities in CSD programs and related disciplines.