Overview

As a PhD Communication Sciences candidate in our program at Case Western Reserve University, you’ll prepare for a successful career as an independent researcher in communication sciences—specializing in speech, language, swallowing, hearing and more. You’ll gain hands-on research experience as you build your expertise across a broad range of research methods.

Features

You’ll graduate from Case Western Reserve prepared to be a leader, mentor and teacher in the communication sciences field. And, you’ll join an alumni base of graduates who have secured faculty positions at major colleges and universities, where they’ve successfully secured research grants and conducted groundbreaking research.

Many of our alumni have served as department chairs, deans and presidents of national associations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Cleveland is known for its wide array of job opportunities in addition to its culture, food and low cost of living. CWRU is situated in the heart of University Circle, one of the city’s most energetic and culturally robust communities.

From our campus, you’re just a short walk to some of Cleveland and University Circle’s most outstanding destinations—including the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland Heights, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 73 other PhDs in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application, including a personal statement

$50 application fee

Unofficial transcripts

Current resume/CV

List of research experience (optional)

Three letters of recommendation

International applicants: Results of TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

Tuition Fees

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Funding

Scholarships Information

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