Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Science
Speech-Language Science – PH5324
Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740.593.1407
Fax: 740.593.0287
csd@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus
Terms of Entry: Fall only
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Program Overview
The Division of Division of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching undergraduate and graduate students who will be successful in future academic study and employment.
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in speech-language science. We are a diverse, energetic, dedicated, and productive faculty who work closely with students in a positive and encouraging environment. We offer students the opportunity to develop a highly individualized academic plan of study that includes a major and minor area of study, access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, a range of mentored research experiences, and a variety of mentored teaching opportunities. We prepare future scholars, educators, and leaders of the field. Doctoral studies are full time (i.e., 12-15 credit hours per semester prior to completing the comprehensive examination following the second year of study) and typically require 4 years to complete.
Doctor of Philosophy degree applicants who are also interested in obtaining a master of speech-language pathology may request consideration for admission to the M.A. program to seek joint degrees of Ph.D. and M.A. This joint degree option is for students who are certain they wish to pursue a Ph.D. and receive an M.A. degree along the way. Upon completion of the program, the student will have completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and a Ph.D. in speech language science. This allows for maximum efficiency overall and permits the student to pursue research and clinical training simultaneously, rather than sequentially. The purpose of the joint degrees is to nurture and guide students with excellent potential while integrating master’s and doctoral coursework, research, and clinical experiences. Time of completion of joint M.A.-Ph.D. degrees is typically 5 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate content knowledge related to their major area of study.
- demonstrate content knowledge related to their minor area of study.
- demonstrate research/method skills related to the major area of study.
- demonstrate research/method skills related to the minor area of study.
- demonstrate integration of theoretical knowledge and research/method skills across their major and minor areas of study.
Opportunities for Graduates
One hundred percent of our Ph.D. graduates secure employment upon graduation. Our graduates typically assume an academic post.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/communication-sciences/doctorate-hearing-science/doctorate-speech-language-science
Admission Requirements
To be considered for PhD study, applicants must submit the following:
- An Ohio University application form
- 3.0 minimum overall grade point average
- All past academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from those who best know the applicants’ potential for doctoral study
- Official Score Report from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Recommended scores: Verbal 45th percentile or above; Quantitative 40th percentile or above; Writing 50th percentile or above
- A two-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 sample of spoken English. The following English proficiency scores are required by Ohio University for unconditional admission.
- iBT - 80 Composite, all Section Scores of 17
- IELTS – 6.5 Composite, all Bands 6.5
- PBT TOEFL – 550 Total, Composition 5, all other Section Scores 52
Individual interviews (in person or via video conference) with the Coordinator of PhD. Studies and/or a potential faculty mentor in the student’s intended area of study is required.
International Students
This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours (of which 34 may be applied from an earlier degree).