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The College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University will expand its academic offerings in fall 2026 with the launch of a new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS). Housed in Auburn’s Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, the program will provide advanced doctoral-level training in speech-language pathology and audiology, preparing graduates to become leaders in research, teaching and professional practice.
Designed to address the growing national demand for highly trained professionals, the program will equip students with the skills to conduct independent research, secure grant funding, and advance innovations in the fields of communication sciences and disorders. Students will also gain experience in pedagogy and research evaluation, contributing to Auburn’s teaching mission while strengthening the university’s role as a hub for impactful scholarship.
Research areas include:
- Interconnectedness of auditory, balance and mobility function
- Applied muscle physiology for voice and upper airway function
- Pediatric audiology, auditory processing disorders
- Electrophysiology
- Augmentative and alternative communication system design and intervention
- Neuroimaging for speech and language
- Speech sound disorders
- Fluency
- Child language development and disorders
- Literacy