PhD in Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, in Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences program, is offered through the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences (SRCS) at Idaho State University (ISU), including programs Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. ISU is a Carnegie Classified Research Doctoral Granting Institution, and is Idaho’s premier university for the health sciences, offering 20 programs with 63 degrees in health sciences fields. The PhD program is individually tailored to students’ academic and professional goals and is focused on training students to become high-quality academicians and independent scholars within their professions.

The shared mission of the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences (SRCS) is to advance the overall missions of Idaho State University and the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences by educating current and future rehabilitation and communication science professionals. The SRCS fosters interprofessional academic and clinical experiences for the faculty and students to promote excellence in providing collaborative, evidence-based practice, and ethical patient/client-centred care. We serve the state of Idaho and the world by providing innovative, accessible learning experiences via on-site, distance and online courses, graduating knowledgeable, accomplished professionals, and influencing future professional practice through our vital contributions to research and creative scholarly activities.