Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University of New Mexico’s PhD program in Communication Sciences and Disorders has a primary focus on preparing our graduates to work in academic faculty positions. The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences has a strong focus on cultural and linguistic diversity as well as numerous specialization areas such as adult speech, language, and swallowing disorders (which result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive disease, etc.), augmentative and alternative communication, child speech and language disorders (which result from autism, Down syndrome, etc.), and fluency disorders (such as stuttering). Our program focuses on both theory and clinical practice, offering students the opportunity to develop both clinical research and teaching skills that positions them to compete for top academic and professional jobs.

Master’s degree is required; minimum GPA = 3.50. Master’s degree may be in any discipline. Completion of the GRE is required (no minimum scores required)