PhD in speech and hearing science A PhD in speech and hearing science from the ASU College of Health Solutions prepares you for a career conducting basic, clinical and applied research to improve human communication. The program will provide you with a deeper understanding of both typical communication and communication disorders, such as autism, hearing loss, stuttering, dementia and stroke. Your participation in research will translate into positive impacts on people’s lives across the translational spectrum, ranging from enhancing fundamental knowledge to evaluating innovative treatments. You can receive personalized mentorship from worldclass experts in neuroscience, craniofacial disorders, speech processing and disorders, language and literacy development, artificial intelligence technology, neuropsychology, fluency, cochlear implants, pediatric audiology and genetics. Hands-on experience in research and teaching opportunities are available in one of two concentrations: translational genetics of communication abilities or auditory and language neuroscience. This PhD program is fully funded for at least four years through a variety of grants that support impactful speech and hearing science research.
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Conduct cutting-edge research in speech and hearing science.
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faster than average job growth expected for medical scientists through 2033. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
ASU is The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University translates scientific health research and discovery into practice. Its programs prepare students to address the challenges facing our populations to stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic disease — all toward improving health outcomes.
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