Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD Graduates' Perceptions of Their PhD Program.
Purpose: The shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD)--level applicants to fill academic and research positions in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs calls for a detailed examination of current CSD PhD educational practices and the generation of creative solutions. The intended purpos...
| Published in: | Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 463 - 479 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Apr2020
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