Communication Sciences and Disorders

This Communication Sciences and Disorders, PhD from University of Memphis will help you understand and accommodate cultural or linguistic differences related to communication development or to perceptions and attitudes toward communication
disorders, differences, or intervention.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders , PhD from University of Memphis offers an undergraduate program leading to a BA in American Sign Language and Deaf studies as well as graduate programs leading to the AuD degree with a major in Audiology, the MA degree with a major in Speech Language Pathology, and the PhD degree with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders with concentrations in:

• Hearing Sciences and Disorders
• Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders
• Neuroscience

The Communication Sciences and Disorders, PhD from goals are:

• Demonstrate the breadth and depth of foundational communication science, including biological, etiological, theoretical, acoustic, physiological, cognitive and psychological bases of communication.

• Develop independent research skills through direct laboratory experiences that encompass planning and conducting research projects in the speech, language, and/or hearing sciences.

• Acquire and apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the communication sciences related to research, teaching, and scholarship.

• Apply research techniques that support evidence-based clinical application.

• Effectively disseminate discipline-related knowledge in oral and written modalities with the larger research and professional community.

• Exhibit attributes and abilities characteristic of competent researchers, including accountability, integrity, adaptability, leadership, and professionalism.

Curriculum

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