Master of Science in auditory and language neuroscience
The MS in auditory and language neuroscience is a full-time, two-year graduate degree program on ASU’s Tempe campus that prepares you to conduct neuroscience research related to auditory, speech and language processes. While gaining hands-on experience in instrumentation and research, you will contribute to impactful auditory, speech and language neuroscience research that improves people’s lives.
Research lab opportunities and extensive elective options provide you with a well-rounded education. Graduates of the program are highly competitive for careers in academic research, clinical research and technology settings, as well as for medical training and doctoral programs in neuroscience, communication sciences and disorders, psychology and bioengineering.
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MS in auditory and language neuroscience
Featured courses
SHS 542 Applied Research Methods in Auditory and Language Neuroscience
Cover the fundamentals of experiment design and its applications in auditory and language neuroscience through hands-on activities to analyze existing experiments. Design a new experiment as a final project.
SHS 513 Auditory Neuroscience
Dive into the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the auditory system, including cochlear functions, central auditory processing of simple and complex sounds, neural basis of speech and music perception.
SHS 598 Speech Neuroscience
Discover the brain mechanisms behind speech production and perception, covering motor control, auditory feedback, and neural models. Examine speech-related disorders and emerging technologies like brain-computer interfaces.
SHS 598 Language/Communication Neuroscience
Explore the foundation of human language and communication. Learn how the brain supports processes of language perception, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Apply research in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology and communication sciences.
SHS 598 Health Neuroscience
Analyze key research topics of health neuroscience, including basic principles, psychological and neural processes, mind-body interaction, and gene, brain and environment interaction. Learn prevention and intervention strategies for health promotion across the lifespan.
SHS 543 Functional Neuroimaging of Language and Related Processes
Our curriculum combines core courses, electives, research and a culminating experience of a thesis or applied project. Knowledge and skills gained can help you pursue your goals in advanced research, medicine or academia. Learn more
Experience a broad introduction into functional MRI research through lectures, readings and practicum exercises. Review recent functional neuroimaging literature and gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing fMRI data.
SHS 598 Electroencephalography Design and Analysis
Develop an understanding of theoretical foundations, experimental design, data acquisition and analysis techniques of EEG signals. Hands-on opportunities are available to work with real EEG data, design experiments, and analyze EEG data using common software packages.
Research
Two lab rotations in your first year will embed you in current research. Assignments are selected based on factors like faculty availability, lab and project personnel needs, and student interest. Participate in faculty research on topics like aging, disorders of spoken and written language, auditory implants, memory, auditory perception, speech production and many more.
Culminating experience
Implement what you’ve learned with a thesis or applied project in your final year of the program. Design your research or project to explore your area of interest.
flag-checkered 4+1 accelerated master’s program
Follow a streamlined path from the undergraduate speech and hearing program to your Master of Science in auditory and language neuroscience through an accelerated program that allows you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. Undergraduate students accepted into this program take designated 400- and 500-level coursework, allowing the student to complete both degrees more quickly. Access the same high-quality coursework while accelerating your path to your career goal.
