The program of doctoral studies offered at the University of South Florida by the Department of Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders in Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences is a specialization within the Ph.D. program in Experimental Psychology. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in behavioral science and specialized study in an area of normal or disordered speech, language, or hearing processes. There is a strong emphasis on preparation of students for careers in basic and applied research in academic, clinical or corporate settings.

Required Coursework-38 Credits

A. Psychology Graduate Core 10 credits

• PSY PSB 6056 Physiological Psychology
• PSY EXP 6406 Learning, Perception and Performance
• PSY SOP 6059 Social Psychology
• PSY EXP 6608 Memory, Language and Cognition
• plus PSY PSY 6056 History or
• PSY PPE 6058 Personality or
• PSY DEP 6605 Developmental Psychology

*B. Communication Sciences Core 9 credits

• CSD SPA 5150 Advanced Speech Science
• CSD SPA 5303 Advanced Hearing Science
• plus PSY EXP 7099 Psychology of Language or
• CSD SPA 5408 Language Learning in the School Age Years or
• CSD SPA 6415 Neuroling. Theories of Language or
• CSD SPA 6930 Multicultural Variations in Language Use

*C. Communication Disorders Core 9-10 credits

1. 1. Language Disorders (3 credits)
   • CSD SPA 5403 CD: Language and Learning Disabilities or
   • CSD SPA 6401 CD: Pediatric Language Disorders or
   • CSD SPA 6410 Aphasia and Related Disorders

2. 2. Hearing Disorders (3-4 credits)
   • CSD SPA 5312 Peripheral and Central Auditory Tests or
   • CSD SPA 5328 Aural Rehabilitation (Adults) or
   • CSD SPA 6322 Aural Rehabilitation (Children) or
   • CSD SPA 6422 Speech Perception/Production for Hearing Impaired

3. 3. Speech Disorders (3 credits)
   • CSD SPA 6232 Neuromotor Dis. of Speech or
   • CSD SPA 6245 Craniofacial Dis. of Speech or
   • CSD SPA 6413 Augmentative and Alternative Communication

D. Methodology and Instrumentation 10 credits

• PSY PSY 6217 Research Methods and Measurement (8 credits)
• CSD SPA 5132 Audiology Instrumentation or
• CSD SPA 5150L Speech Science Instrumentation (2 credits)

*Some courses in B. and C. may be waived for students entering with a recent Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology.

Example of Course of Study for MS/MA Students Entering Ph.D. Program

This is a possible course of study for a student entering with a recent Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology. One Communication Sciences core course and two Communication Disorders core courses are waived because of prior satisfaction of requirements. This program includes five specialty courses (min=3). Numbers in columns refer to credit hours not courses.

Year 1----------------Fall---------------Spring----------------Summer

• Psy Core....................4.....................2.........................2
• Comm. Sciences........3.....................3.........................
• Comm. Disorders...... - .....................3.........................-
• Methods....................4......................4.........................
• Research...................2......................2........................2

• .................................13....................14.......................4

Year 2

• Psy Core....................2
• Specialty....................3......................6......................3
• Seminars....................3......................3
• Methods....................2-3
• Research/Thesis........2......................3 (thesis)........3 (thesis)

• ................................12-13.................12....................6

Year 3

• Specialty...................3
• Seminars..................6........................6
• Dissertation..............3........................3......................6

• .................................12.......................9.....................6

Students must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits/semester during regular terms) until they become candidates for the Ph.D. Candidacy is granted after successful completion of required course work, the Master's thesis, and the comprehensive examination.