Overview

Language is a complex and uniquely human brain function. With training in innovative research methods like neuroimaging and electrophysiology and with personalized mentorship and hands-on experience in research, teaching and service, you can become poised to make discoveries regarding how the brain processes language and sound.

Students in this Speech and Hearing Science (Auditory and Language Neuroscience) program at Arizona State University develop a strong foundation from which to conduct impactful neuroscience research related to healthy auditory and language abilities as well as the neural bases of communication disorders.

Career Opportunities

Doctoral-level scientists in the field of speech and hearing science are well situated to pursue positions in which they can lead independent research programs, such as a university professor or research scientist in the private or public sectors. There is a particular need for doctorate prepared individuals with speech-language pathology or audiology backgrounds in tenure-track academic positions.

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

This program's expert faculty are in a unique position to provide this integrated training experience because of the program's focus on innovative approaches to the field of speech, language and hearing science.
Faculty backgrounds include engineering, neuroscience and psychology in addition to expertise in speech-language pathology and auditory neural prosthetics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Neuroscience Speech Pathology View 37 other PhDs in Speech Pathology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree in a related field and do not wish to earn a clinical master's degree, or if they have earned a master's degree or equivalent in speech and hearing science, psychology, linguistics, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
application cover letter and personal statement
three letters of recommendation
resume or curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

33705 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

30912 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

18837 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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