The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is no longer accepting
applications for new students.
The
The program is not designed to provide an advanced clinical degree. Rather, the
Ph.D. degree will be conferred in recognition of the attainment of the highest
academic excellence and productive scholarship. As doctoral programs are an integral
step on a life-long journey of learning and scholarship, the Department of Communication
Sciences and Disorders has established the Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences
and Disorders to support students in developing knowledge, judgment, skills,
and attitudes to facilitate their growth and learning throughout their careers
as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
The primary objective of the Ph.D. degree program is to assist students to develop in-depth mastery of subject matter in a narrow and specific area within the broad discipline of communication sciences and disorders and, simultaneously, to broaden one’s knowledge base in other fields related to the special area of interest, such as health, linguistics, education, and the physical, biological, and socio-behavioral sciences. With the intent to prepare high-quality researchers to serve as leaders in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders, graduates of the program will be prepared to assume independent careers as researchers and scholars at colleges, universities, and hospitals, as well to become key personnel at leading private and public research institutes.
Specifically, the objectives of the Ph.D. program include:
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The development of independent research skills through sequential experiences
that involve the planning and conduct (or implementation) of research projects,
the writing of grants, and the dissemination of research findings through
the presentation of papers at scientific and other professional conferences
and publication in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline;
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The preparation of academicians equipped to teach the university students
of tomorrow through guided coursework in educational methods and evaluation,
instructional technologies including online course delivery, international
and intercultural experiences, and classroom practice; and
- The acquisition of advanced knowledge and understanding of a specialized area with the ability to apply this understanding to research, teaching, and scholarship.
A Highly Individualized Experience
Because the discipline of communication sciences and disorders supports two professions, audiology and speech-language pathology, students in the Ph.D. degree program may pursue one of the following areas of emphasis :
1) Speech and Language Sciences and Disorders
or
2) Hearing Science and Disorders
It is expected that—through study, scholarship, and mentorship—Ph.D. candidates will develop deep expertise in a specific topic within an area of emphasis.
Attend an open house to learn more!
We will be hosting an open house where you can learn more about what’s involved
in pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences & Disorders. We’ll cover general
information about the application process, program of study, and career opportunities
when pursuing a Ph.D., as well as specific information about the Ph.D. program
at WVU. You also will have an opportunity to visit the CSD research laboratories
and meet some of the research faculty.
Ph.D. Interest Open House
Friday, November 1, 2019
Location: WVU Evansdale campus, Morgantown, WV
Time: 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST
Schedule of events
3:00-3:30 Meet 'n' greet with faculty (refreshments provided)
3:30-4:30 Overview of pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
4:30-5:00 Ph.D. student panel
5:00-5:30 Optional tours of
WVU CSD department and research laboratories
Please check back later for information about future open houses!