Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
How to Apply
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides disciplinary and interdisciplinary education to prepare research scientists capable of addressing both theoretical and applied issues in laboratory, clinical, and classroom settings. Academic preparation emphasizes basic and advanced study in the communicative sciences, interdisciplinary study, and extensive research preparation. The overall aim of the doctoral program is to produce graduates who excel in meeting the rigorous demands of an academic/research career.
The program of study is tailored to meet individual interests within the following areas:
Language and Speech
Science:
- Language variation, language and literacy learning,
bilingual language learning
- Narrative development, African American English
- Phonology
- Speech perception and production, foreign accent
- Lexical effects in speech production
- Speech perception in normal hearing and hearing loss
Neurocommunicative Science
- Clinical efficacy in infants and toddlers
- Neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive science
and rehabilitation
- Cognitive/linguistic processing in normal aging and
adults with neurological disorders
Hearing Science
- Evoked potentials
- Otoacoustic emissions
- Speech perception and sensory neural hearing loss
- Sensory aids
- Audiological (re)habilitation
- Temporal processing
- Aging
- Speech perception in reverberation and noise
Dual Degree Program
A dual degree program is also available for those interested in pursuing the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees at the same time. View the graduate catalogue for more information.
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs
Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy programs are also available through the Department of Psychology and through the College of Education.
Current Students
Click here to log into the my.usf.edu website. Handbooks can be found under the Communication Sciences & Disorders Organization.
For further information please contact: Dr. Jean Krause (813) 974-9798 OR Margaret Ott (813) 974-9780