What will I learn?

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers graduate programs leading to the AuD degree with a major in Audiology, the MA degree with a major in Speech Language Pathology, and the PhD degree with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders with concentrations in (1) Hearing Sciences and Disorders or (2) Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders. We do not offer an undergraduate curriculum or degree program, nor do we provide on-line courses. Demonstrate the breadth and depth of foundational communication science, including biological, etiological, theoretical, acoustic, physiological, cognitive and psychological bases of communication. Develop independent research skills through direct laboratory experiences that encompass planning and conducting research projects in the speech, language, and/or hearing sciences. Acquire and apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the communication sciences related to research, teaching, and scholarship. Apply research techniques that support evidence-based clinical application.The PhD program at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed to prepare students for academic-research careers in speech, language, or hearing sciences. The School offers a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with three areas of concentration: (1) Hearing Sciences and Disorders (2) Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders, or (3) Neuroscience. The program is highly individualized to the needs and background of the student and is developed in accordance with the student's research interests. Each student will form a planning committee upon entry into the program, and an individualized course of study will be designed to meet the student's educational and long-term goals. Mentoring is a critical component of each student's doctoral plan. Graduation requirements vary depending on the degrees the students have when entering the program.

Which department am I in?

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Study options

Full Time (minimum of 81 graduate hours)

Tuition fees

US$18,514.00 per year

USD $18,514 for 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

4055 North Park Loop,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A Baccalaureate or Masters Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing an earned bachelors or masters degree, depending on program requirements. In cases, where a programs accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. The degree must have been awarded by an accredited college or university. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

International students must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher