Human Sciences (PHD) - Communication Disorders

  • On Campus

A Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in Communication Disorders will prepare you as a scholar in both applied and basic aspects of communication. The focus is to prepare you for leadership roles in teaching, research and/or clinical management, depending on your personal goals and objectives.

See Special Education and Communication Disorders for more information.

To be considered for priority funding, apply by January 15 for the Fall term.

Admission Requirements

  • GRE
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample
  • Assistantship Application:  To be considered for an assistantship, 1) check the appropriate boxes in the Funding section of the Additional Information page and 2) complete the SECD Graduate Assistantship Application.
  • Faculty:  Review current faculty and their areas of research.  The SECD Advisor Agreement Form (or an equivalent memo directly from the advisor), with all affirmative responses and a faculty member signature, is required prior to admission to this program.

UNL Graduate Chairs and staff please complete the program update form to provide edits. Updates to graduate program pages are made on an annual basis in conjunction with the Graduate Application for Admission.