Doctorate in Communication Science and Disorders

Admission Contact Information

Judith Goodman, PhD
mucsd@missouri.edu
303 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-8407

Admission Criteria

Deadline for Fall entrance: January 15
Deadline for Summer entrance: January 15
- Minimum TOEFL score (if English is not first language): 600/100 (with 28 on speaking) (Paper/ Internet)
- Minimum GRE score: prefer at least 1100 on v+q (although not required)
- Minimum 3.4 GPA (A=4.0) for the last 60 hours of college/university course work.

Acceptance for admission to doctoral studies is determined by a selection committee. Only those students who show clear likelihood for success in doctoral- level studies and research are admitted.

Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

Online Graduate School application:

• 3 to 5 letters of recommendation submitted online
• Letter of intent submitted online
• A personal curriculum vitae submitted online
• Official GRE scores
• Offical transcripts (including ALL college credits)

Required Application Materials to the PhD Program

- At least 1 example of the applicant’s scholarly work (a thesis or substantial paper)
- Personal interviews may be requested