Doctoral Program
The Doctoral programs in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences offer interdisciplinary preparation in basic and applied aspects of Cognition and Neuroscience or Communication Sciences and Disorders. The faculty includes specialists in audiology, communication sciences, communication disorders, cognitive psychology, cognitive science, developmental psychology, and neuroscience. Core and specialized courses, in conjunction with several types of research apprenticeships, provide a strong foundation for establishing an independent program of research at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral level.
The Ph.D. programs have a basic set of degree requirements. Research training is a central part of the doctoral program at UTD. Students are strongly encouraged to begin their association with a Faculty Research Advisor as soon as possible after entering the program. The curriculum plan is designed so that students can complete the program in approximately 4-5 years.
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences also offers a doctoral program in Audiology (Au.D.). The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree offers broad-based professional preparation in audiology within an environment that supports an active program of clinical services and research. Students are provided comprehensive exposure to clinical approaches in communication disorders and to the scientific foundations from which clinical approaches are derived. Practical experience is available in a variety of clinical, educational, and medical settings.
Students may choose to pursue one of the following degrees:
Ph.D. in Cognition and Neuroscience | Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences
Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders | Au.D. in Audiology
Faculty Research Interests and Publications 
The doctoral program also offers an interdisciplinary study in:
Child Language Development and Disorders
Masters Programs
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences offers four M.S. degrees. Course work in these areas is open to all doctoral students.
The Masters Programs include:
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience (M.S.) |
Communication Disorders (M.S.) |
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders (M.S.) |
Psychological Sciences (M.S.)
Combining the M.S. and Ph.D. Programs
Graduate Student Resources
Official Graduate Student Handbook
Graduate Application Deadlines
Doctoral Forms
Cognition and Neuroscience degree plan
Communication Sciences and Disorders degree plan
Psychological Sciences degree plan
Request for Extension
Student Travel
Public Presentation of Research Project
Dissertation Committee
Dissertation Proposal Meeting
Public Presentation Dissertation Proposal
Request for Final Oral Exam
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