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PhD of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Kent, United States
- 4.5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the NAU Flagstaff campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Communication Sciences and Disorders and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Curriculum
- Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Study is organised as Core (49-67 units)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Standard IV-A requirements (13 units)
- Biology and Statistics (6 units)
- Physical Science Elective (4 units)
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 units). Choices include Optional Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. A senior capstone is included.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree in the field or a related field from an accredited institution (programme-specific); Minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA usually 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Transcripts
- Resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendation letters and often GRE as set by each programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree (programme-specific)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
How to apply
- Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- A research proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- References
- language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Kent State University. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Public Health and Health Sciences |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 135,75 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 120.

