MGH Institute of Health Professions: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Last Modified: 05/03/2024


Institution Information

Address:

School of Health and Rehab Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Charlestown Navy Yard, 36 1st Ave
Boston, MA 02129

Phone Number:

(617) 726-8019

Fax Number:

(617) 643-0890

Program Accreditation Status

Not Eligible for Accreditation

Undergraduate, research doctoral, and post-entry level clinical degree programs are not eligible for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

No

Study Abroad Opportunities:

No

Entire Degree Offered Online:

No

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

Yes

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

Yes

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Rehabilitation Sciences

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: etownsend@mghihp.edu

Application Deadline(s):

Rolling admission
Fall admission: December 15

Application Process:

University online application

Application Requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Other: CV

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 7
International Applicants: 8
Total: 15

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 6
International Applicants: 1
Total: 7

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

7

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

7

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 7
Part time Students: 0
Total: 7

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: ND
Part time Students: ND
Total: 27

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 42

Additional Requirements:

Dissertation

Research Doctoral Degrees Granted:

9

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 21
Total $ Amount: 4895389
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded other grant(s): 11
Total $ Amount: 803325

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: normal processes, disorders

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Autism spectrum disorders
Dysphagia and swallowing
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)
Voice: normal processes, disorders
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Interprofessional practice/interprofessional education
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic, clinical, supervision)
Telepractice

 
 

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