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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:
- Language through the lifespan, including reading (literacy), writing, bilingualism
- Speech mechanisms through the lifespan, including stuttering
- Auditory processing, perception and rehabilitation
- Electrophysiology
- Vestibular and balance function
- Voice, upper airway and swallowing
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Development and changes in cognitive functions
- Counseling and therapeutic alliance
Research Methods & Technologies Available
Neuro-electrophysiology (EEG, VNG), neuroimaging (fMRI), eye tracking, upper airway assessment technologies (e.g., videolaryngostroboscopy, FEES, VFSS), functional balance, phlebotomy, Bertec Visual Trainer, acoustics and aerodynamic