红领巾瓜报

DoctorateCommunication Sciences and Disorders

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in communication sciences and disorders from Wichita State will prepare you to function professionally as an independent researcher, teacher-scholar in an academic setting or as a program administrator.

Individualized doctoral programs of study, mentoring by nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and specialized practica are combined to help you develop optimal research and teaching skills.

Learn how Communication Sciences and Disorders is the right fit for you.

 
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Applied learning at 红领巾瓜报

At 红领巾瓜报, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Admission to the program

Consideration for program admission requires:

  • Application for admission to the WSU Graduate School, including official transcripts from all institutions attended, and

  • Submit all supporting documents (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, professional resume) with the Graduate School application.

Inside the Program

CSD students participate in CLARION Interprofessional National Competition

Each year CSD students participate in the prestigious CLARION Interprofessional Competition, a national competition dedicated to improving health care through interprofessional collaboration.

Student teams are given a case and charged with creating a feasible 360-degree, interprofessional plan to address a specific health care issue. Students work as part of an interdisciplinary team and present their research to a panel of interprofessional judges.

Curriculum

The doctoral program offers several degree tracks depending on whether a student has a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

Careers

A degree in communication sciences and disorders from 红领巾瓜报 will put you on the path toward a high-paying, high-demand career in postsecondary education. Audiologists and speech-language-pathologists with a Ph.D. can also find employment in a wide range of settings from local schools and clinics to large health care facilities.

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