Communication Sciences & Disorders (Ph.D.)

Communication Sciences & Disorders (Ph.D.) | Graduate

Our students seek to understand the etiology, symptomatology, prevention, and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders. They significantly contribute to the communication sciences and disorders field, applying clinical and research evidence to real-world cases.

Contacts

Dr. Andrea Toliver-Smith

Director of Graduate Studies
202-806-9124
Email

Dr. Alaina Davis

Department Chair
202-806-9124
Email

Program Details

  • Degree Classification: Graduate
  • Related Degrees: Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission

  • Online GradCAS application
  • Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words) (Guidance here)
  • GRE scores not required
  • Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or speech, language, and hearing sciences from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Autobiographical statement (500-750 words) (Guidance here)

GRE Required?

  • No

GRE Preferred Minimums    

  • GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums    

  • Overall GPA minimum: 3.2
  • Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Reference Requirements    

Evaluator type accepted:

  • Professor (Required)
  • Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

  • Coworker
  • Friend
  • Family Member
  • Clergy
  • Other