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Program Requirements
This unique interdisciplinary program focuses on the scientific exploration of language acquisition by different kinds of learners in diverse contexts. Students in the Language Acquisition Program are introduced to theoretical and methodological issues on language acquisition from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience, theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, education, communication sciences and disorders, and neuropsychology.
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Students who have completed a Master鈥檚 degree with research thesis in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related area are admitted at level PhD 2. High-caliber students who have not completed a research thesis at the Master鈥檚 level can enter the Qualifying Year Program (admitted at level PhD 1), which includes extra requirements (coursework and a research project) at the onset of the program.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (12 credits)
For both PhD 1 and PhD 2:
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LING 710 Language Acquisition Issues 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Examination and discussion of the leterature on a selected topic in language acquisition.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Goad, Heather (Fall)
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PSYC 709 Language Acquisition Issues 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Advanced area seminar on a topic in language acquisition issues.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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SCSD 652 Advanced Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Pro seminar in which current research topics in communication disorders will be discussed.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Pell, Marc D (Winter)
This course may be taken as an advanced course for M.Sc. students.
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SCSD 653 Advanced Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Pro seminar in which current research topics in communication disorders will be discussed.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Pell, Marc D (Winter)
This course may be taken as an advanced course for M.Sc. students.
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SCSD 701 Doctoral Comprehensive
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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SCSD 712 Language Acquisition Issues 4 (2 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Complementary Courses (9 or 26 credits)
For both PhD 1 and PhD 2:
6 credits of statistics courses at the 500 level or higher, pre-approved by the supervisor and the graduate program director.
At least 3 credits at the 500 level or higher in language acquisition courses that have been approved by the Director of the Language Acquisition Program. For a pre-approved list go to: /scsd/programs/rt/phd/language-acquisition-courses.
For PhD 1 students, 0-2 credits from the following:
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EDSL 711 Language Acquisition Issues 3 (2 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Review of language acquisition issues.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Ballinger, Susan Gail (Winter)
In addition to the above, students entering at PhD 1 must take the following 15 credits:
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SCSD 654 Advanced Research Seminar 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current research topics in communication sciences and disorders.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Pell, Marc D (Winter)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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SCSD 685 Research Project 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Supervised research project.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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SCSD 686 Research Project 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Supervised research project.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Plus 6 credits, of graduate-level courses pre-approved by the supervisor and the graduate program director.
