PhD in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

This professional doctorate allows practicing speech-language pathologists with a master's degree to deepen their expertise while gaining experience in clinical investigation. Delivered online, it adds training in evidence-based decision making, critical analysis and leadership, and teaches students to evaluate and combine published studies. Participants take two three-credit courses every quarter across eight quarters, with the option of two more quarters if the required capstone research project needs additional time. Admission is limited to full-time students. The curriculum is arranged into a research strand and a content strand, so graduates leave with both scholarly and applied strengths. Applicants are master's-level clinicians seeking a doctoral credential, and the program does not accept part-time students. Prospective students should expect a research-heavy plan with a required capstone.