Overview

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Georgia State University prepares doctoral students for academic careers in research and university-level teaching in speech-language pathology, and speech and language science. Students make significant contributions to the profession’s research base.

Career Outcomes

This program prepares students for either academic careers in research or teaching at the university level in speech-language pathology, and speech and language science.

Programme Structure

The objectives of the doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders are:

To develop doctoral students to become researchers and scholars in the vast area of communication sciences and disorders.
To prepare doctoral students who are equipped to lead and collaborate across disciplines.
To prepare doctoral students who will pursue and obtain research faculty positions at research colleges and universities in CSD programs and related disciplines.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When applying to the communication sciences and disorders program, you will need to submit several documents for review:

Online application
Application fee of $50
Goals statement
Writing sample
Resume
Three letters of recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Earned master’s degree from accredited institution in communication sciences and disorders or related field
Official transcript(s): minimum 3.5 graduate GPA
GRE scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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