Overview The Ph.D. degree in Speech Language Pathology from Kent State University provides community service to help those individuals with
or likely to develop communication, swallowing, hearing and balance disorders. Features All students receiving a graduate degree from our programs and who complete the necessary practicum are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology from ASHA and qualify for Ohio licensure. Our faculty is distinguished by its numerous clinical and scientific publications, as well as by its current clinical and research involvement. Programme Structure Courses include: To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. Admission Requirements Academic requirements GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Minimum: 3 GRE® — Required English requirements TOEFL® iBT — 94 IELTS — 7 Other requirements General requirements Master's or AuD degree from an accredited college or university (not necessarily in areas of speech-language pathology and audiology) Bachelor's degree (not necessarily in areas of speech-language pathology and audiology) for unconditional admission Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended) for unconditional admission Official transcript(s) Goal statement Three letters of recommendation Key Information Duration Full-time — 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime. Starting May 2027 — Apply anytime. Starting August 2027 — Apply anytime. Fall Semester Funding deadline: January 15 Language English Credits 75 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Kent, United States Disciplines Special Education Speech Pathology Tuition Fees International (non-residents): 35,397 AUD / year ≈ 25,091 USD / year Out-of-State : 35,397 AUD / year ≈ 25,091 USD / year Domestic (In-State): 18,972 AUD / year ≈ 13,448 USD / year Living Costs Kent, United States: 1,462–2,412 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
