Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ph.D.
Arnold School of Public Health
Prepare for your academic career in the science of human communication and its disorders. Under the direction of a mentor, you'll participate in laboratory activities while pursuing scholarly research.
Designed for full-time students, our doctoral program combines direct mentorship and scientific experimentation in laboratories while preparing you with curriculum development skills and providing experience in classroom teaching. There are pathways for nationally certified American Speech-Language-Hearing Association students and other disciplines.
Program Highlights
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In-Demand Work
Meet an ever-increasing demand in the communication sciences and disorders field due to a faculty shortage.
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Authentic Experiences
Receive mentoring by world-class researchers, secure funding and publish in peer-reviewed publications.
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Dual Preparation
Gain experiences in the areas of both research and teaching, allowing you to be competitive in faculty searches.
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Assistance Available
Research assistantships are available for qualified applicants from a wide range of disciplines.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Initiative
Taking action and demonstrating leadership without being prompted or directed by others
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Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Researcher
Job Titles of Alumni
- Assistant Professor
- Senior Medical Writer
- Speech Language Pathologist
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private Industry Research and Development
- Life Sciences
Employers of Alumni
- MedThink SciCom
- Midland Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
- UNC Health Care