The PhD in Communicative Sciences and Disorders is designed to develop leading independent researchers and teachers. Combining rigorous course work and research with specialized faculty mentorship, graduates are well positioned to advance the field of communicative sciences and disorders.
The following course work is required for all students.
Foundations of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (3 Credits)
CSCD-GE 3001: Seminal Readings in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Research Colloquium (3 Credits)
CSCD-GE 2420: Research Colloquium in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (0–1 credit per semester; repeatable)
Students must attend the Research Colloquium every semester for their first three years. Course may be taken for 1 credit and 0 credits in alternate semesters for a total of 3 credits. In addition, they are expected to attend research talks throughout their degree progress.
Doctoral Seminar (3 credits)
CSCD-GE 3400: Doctoral Seminar in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (0–1 credit per semester; repeatable)
Students must attend the Doctoral Seminar every semester for their first three years. Course may be taken for 1 credit and 0 credits in alternate semesters for a total of 3 credits. This course satisfies the NYU Steinhardt requirement for Dissertation Proposal Seminar.
Graduate Methods Courses (12–15 Credits)
12 credits for students with a previous MA/MS degree; 15 credits for students holding a BA/BS only.
Students choose courses by advisement as appropriate for their research.
Specialization and Cognate Courses (15–24 Credits)
15 credits for students with a previous MA/MS degree; 24 credits for students holding a BA/BS only.
Students may select courses in linguistics, psychology, applied psychology, neuroscience, and nutrition (among others), in consultation with their advisor. Sample courses include:
- CSCD-GE 2125: Speech Science Instrumentation (2 credits)
- APSY-GE 2198: Cognitive Development (3 credits)
- BILED-GE 2001: Bilingual Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
- LING-GA 1210: Phonology I (3 credits)
- LING-GA 3110: Seminar in Phonetics (4 credits)
- PSYCH-GA 2031: Neuropsychology (3 credits)
Research Landmarks
Dates are approximate.
- 1st paper due: ~May 1, Year 2
- 2nd paper due: ~End of Year 3
- Dissertation proposal due: ~August 1, Year 4
- Dissertation due: ~August 1, Year 5