PH.D. Program - SLHS
The doctoral program in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) is an individualized, mentored, and interdisciplinary research degree aimed at developing leaders in research, teaching, and professional service. We provide a comprehensive program of scholarship and education that will advance the understanding of normal processes in human communication sciences and related disorders across the life span. The aim of the program is to prepare PhD students for responsible and productive careers as teacher-scholars. Faculty make the program particularly appealing for students interested in communication sciences and disorders.
Deadlines
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| Applications and Materials Deadline | December 15 |
| Letters of Recommendation Deadline | January 5 |
Doctoral Research
Our program offers a wide array of research opportunities in communication disorders from aphasia caused by stroke or neurodegenerative disease to auditory neuroscience to stuttering and more.
Meet our Doctoral Students
Our students represent a broad range of scholarly backgrounds and interests and have goals related to clinical practice, research and teaching. Each one strives to improves lives of people living with communication disorders.
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About Our Program
- Develop core knowledge of critical concepts, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks in a specialized area within Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS).
- Develop an interdisciplinary perspective, and ability to assess how related fields merge and intersect with selected specialized area.
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills in a selected specialized area within SLHS.
- Demonstrate an understanding and application of statistical theory and experimental design required for conducting novel research in SLHS.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research projects within selected specialized area within SLHS.
- Develop the ability to communicate critical scientific information effectively in oral and written modalities.
- Develop excellence in teaching.
- Develop ability to procure funding for research and other scholarly pursuits.
- Develop understanding of research ethics and incorporate ethical standards in own research.
- Develop ability to evaluate disciplinary research and contribute to the scientific review process.
In order to apply and be accepted into the doctoral program, you must seek confirmation from a faculty member that they are willing to consider serving in the role as your mentor. The faculty member you contact to request consideration of this role should align with your research interests.
Academic faculty bios are available to help you determine which faculty member best fits your interest. All applicants are expected to interview (either in person or telephone).
Ph.D Information
Research
Graduate Resources
Moody provides additional resources for current and prospective graduate students, find more information on the Graduate Resources page.
Contact Us
Main Office CMA 4.114
Phone: (512) 471-4119
Email Us: slhs@austin.utexas.edu