Overview

The translational genetics of communication abilities concentration within the PhD program in speech and hearing science provides doctoral students with training in an innovative approach to the clinical sciences, pioneered at Arizona State University, in which the concepts of precision medicine are applied to all disciplines within communication sciences and disorders.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this PhD in Speech and Hearing Science (Translational Genetics of Communication Abilities), graduates have the skills to discover and understand networks of genotype-phenotype associations and to contribute to more effective clinical management of communication disorders using preventative, targeted and interprofessional methods.

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

Training in molecular genetics and bioinformatics equips students to investigate the interactions among genetic, brain-based and behavioral traits. Prior training in genetics is not required.
Knowledge of genotype-phenotype associations provides the foundation for the translational components of this program: early identification and intervention, individualized management, and interprofessional approaches.

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

Genetics Speech Pathology View 59 other PhDs in Speech Pathology in United States

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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
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

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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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