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 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Neuroscience Speech Pathology View 105 other PhDs in Neuroscience in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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