Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (PhD)
Department website: http://slhs.utexas.edu/graduate/
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree; students can expect opportunities to work closely with faculty on research and to participate in the publication of research findings. All students in the program are expected to achieve mastery of research design principles and methods appropriate to their program of study.
Graduate Handbook
Graduate handbook information is updated and maintained by each program. Graduate handbooks are available within each program's office and online. Please contact the program with concerns or questions.
Admission
Applicants to the program must meet the requirements for admission to the University given in Admission and Registration; however, satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Each applicant’s credentials are scrutinized by members of the faculty of the program. No single criterion, such as grade point average or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score, is given undue weight in the decision process; every attempt is made to assess the special strengths that the applicant might bring to the program.
The applicant must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and may be required to complete up to 12 semester hours of upper-division coursework in the area of the proposed graduate major for admission. Each program reserves the right to examine the applicant orally or in writing or both regarding the subject matter prerequisite to graduate courses in the major.
Licensure
Students seeking professional certification in speech/language pathology must meet coursework and clinical requirements specific to the specialization or area of study. Information about certification requirements is available from the graduate advisor.
Total Hours Required: 36
Requirements
The PhD program requires a completion of a teaching portfolio and two research projects before PhD candidacy. After advancing to candidacy, students are required to complete a dissertation and pass an oral defense to satisfy degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
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| Graduate Communication Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
Additional Requirements and Policy
To be counted toward the degree, all coursework in the major must be at the graduate or upper division level. Individual study programs must be arranged in consultation with the graduate advisor.
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is required of all students enrolled in off-campus clinical practicums in speech/language pathology or audiology. The insurance policy must cover the duration of the placement, beginning on or before the first day of the placement and extending through the final day of the placement.