Program Overview

Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Overview

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.

Program Details

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.

Admission Requirements

Consideration for program admission requires:

• Application for admission to the WSU Graduate School, including official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Submission of all supporting documents (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, professional resume) with the Graduate School application

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 Wichita State 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.

Research and Applied Learning

• CSD students participate in the prestigious CLARION Interprofessional Competition, a national competition dedicated to improving health care through interprofessional collaboration.
• Students work as part of an interdisciplinary team and present their research to a panel of interprofessional judges.

Similar Programs

• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Master's)
• Audiology (Doctorate)