Key information Duration: Full-time, 120 months. Students enrolled in a doctoral program have ten years from the first term of
enrollment in which to complete the degree. Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before December 2026. Exceptions to the December 15th deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Language: English Credits: 30 SCH — The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master's degree. Delivered: On Campus Campus Location: Columbia, United States Disciplines: Speech Pathology English requirements Duolingo English Test: 120 TOEFL iBT: 80 PTE Academic: 53 IELTS: 6.5 Overview Speech-language pathologists work with children and adults who exhibit limitations in the areas of speech, language, literacy and hearing that often impact academic performance, career opportunities and socialization. About the program Are you interested in conducting cutting-edge research in speech-language pathology and/or speech science? Perhaps you are interested in a career in higher education as a researcher/educator, where you can conduct research and perhaps educate the next cadre of speech-language pathologists. Our doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina will prepare you with the necessary research and pedagogical skills to meet your goals and objectives to be a top-notch researcher and educator. Programme Structure Courses include: Advanced Speech Science Advanced Hearing Science Normal Bases of Speech Production Normal Bases of Language Gerontology and Communicative Disorders Advanced Cognitive Retraining Cochlear Implants Seminar in Speech Pathology Admission requirements Academic requirements GRE®: Required Other requirements General requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) Required Documents Official Transcripts Official GRE Score (optional) 3 Letters of Recommendation Curriculum Vitae or Resume Personal Statement Tuition Fees International: 41,791 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year) Out-of-State: 41,791 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 19,286 AUD / year (≈ 13,734 USD / year) Living costs Columbia, United States: 1,403–2,118 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.
