Doctorate in Hearing Science/Doctorate in Speech-Language Science
Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences offers two world-class Ph.D. programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in hearing science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in speech-language science
We offer students the opportunity to develop an individualized academic plan of study, access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, an exciting range of mentored research experiences, and a variety of mentored teaching opportunities with a diverse, energetic, dedicated, and productive faculty who work closely with students in a positive and encouraging environment.
Students receive a minimum of three years of year-round, full-time tuition expenses, plus an attractive living stipend (assuming satisfactory performance). Additional funds may be available to support continued studies based on program progress and merit.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the Ph.D. study, applicants must meet the criteria outlined in this section and submit the following information:
- An Ohio University application form.
- 3.0 minimum overall grade point average (GPA)
- All past academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from those who best know the applicants' potential for doctoral study
- Official Score Report from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- A two-page narrative detailing previous experience and long- and short-term career objectives.
- English Proficiency Requirement
- International applicants must additionally submit an English proficiency score (TOEFL or IELTS) and a sample of spoken English. Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
Individual interviews with the director, the coordinator of either the Hearing Speech Science or Speech-Language Science program, and a potential faculty mentor in the student's intended area of study are required. In-person interviews and campus visitations are highly recommended. In extenuating cases upon approval by the director and coordinator when a campus interview is not possible, a virtual or phone interview may be permitted in lieu of the on-campus interview.
Curriculum
Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program have the opportunity to develop academic plan of study that meets their individual academic and professional goals. Students work closely with faculty in the academic guidance committee to select a major area of study that represents the central focus of their coursework and a minor area of study that complements the major area of study.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 90 semester hours of graduate work.
- A grade of C (2.0) or better for any course is necessary for the course to count toward degree requirements.
- Consistent with University policies, all doctoral students must maintain a B (3.0) or better GPA on a continuing basis.
- Passing of a preliminary examination, first-year project requirements, comprehensive examinations, annual evaluations, and all courses in the approved program of study.
- Successful proposal, defense, and submission of a dissertation.
To learn more about the program, courses and degree requirements, review the official University graduate catalog page for your selected program.
Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Science Curriculum
Doctor of Philosophy in Hearing Science Curriculum
Program Coordinators
Coordinator of MA-SLP
Youngsun Kim, Ph.D.
Grover Center W233
740.597.1286
kimy2@ohio.edu
Coordinator of Ph.D. Speech-Language Science Program
Jim Montgomery, Ph.D.
Grover Center W237
740.593.1412
montgoj1@ohio.edu
Coordinator of Au.D. and Ph.D. Hearing Science Programs
Jim Montgomery, Ph.D.
Grover Center W237
740.593.1412
montgoj1@ohio.edu