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Doctor of Philosophy Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. University of South Alabama.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers students specialization in speech and language pathology, communication science, or audiology. The doctoral program is designed to provide a formal course of training and advanced research in communication sciences and disorders that produces significant original contributions to the professional discipline. Supplementary course work in experimental research design and statistics and optional interdisciplinary medical rotations maximize the student's ability to engage in original research and scholarship. A doctoral student is admitted to candidacy upon passing a written and oral comprehensive examination.

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers two doctoral program options depending upon the student's academic background. Option A (Non-Traditional Track) is a post Bachelor's doctoral program while Option B (Traditional Track) is a post Master's doctoral program.