Boston University: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Last Modified: 06/23/2024


Institution Information

Address:

Sargent College of Health & Rehab
Speech, Language and Hearing Sci
635 Commonwealth Ave., 3rd fl.
Boston, MA 02215

Phone Number:

(617) 353-3188

Fax Number:

(617) 353-5074

Program Accreditation Status

Not Eligible for Accreditation

Undergraduate, research doctoral, and post-entry level clinical degree programs are not eligible for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Master’s/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)

Study Abroad Opportunities:

No

Entire Degree Offered Online:

No

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

No

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

Yes

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: sargrad@bu.edu

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: 12/01/2023

Application Process:

University online application

Application Requirements:

Personal interview
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: CV, Resume

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 16
International Applicants: 20
Total: 36

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 5
International Applicants: 2
Total: 7

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

7

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

7

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 3
Part time Students: 0
Total: 3

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 19
Part time Students: 0
Total: 19

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 48

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: Written proposal for funding directed research project

Research Doctoral Degrees Granted:

1

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 21
Total $ Amount: 7592891
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 7
Total $ Amount: 879119
Federally funded other grant(s): 2
Total $ Amount: 45661

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Hearing: normal processes, disorders
Psychoacoustics

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Autism spectrum disorders
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)
Speech perception
Voice: normal processes, disorders
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Service Delivery Models
Telepractice

 
 

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