Auditory and Language Neuroscience, MS
Auditory Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Communication Disorders, Language, Modeling, Neuroimaging, Neuropsychology, Prosthesis, Psychoacoustics, Simulation, Speech-Language Pathology, approved for STEM-OPT extension, behavioral, hearing, neurophysiology, speech
Are you curious about how the brain makes sense of sound and language? In this hands-on program, you'll dive into the science behind how we hear, speak and communicate --- and gain the skills you need to lead the next wave of neuroscience research in auditory and language processing.
The Master of Science program in auditory and language neuroscience trains scholars in basic and applied research to prepare them for doctoral-level graduate studies and for positions in science, health care and industry.
In addition to innovative coursework in neuroscience, this program includes hands-on training in instrumentation, such as neuroimaging, neurophysiology and clinical research applications. Students develop a strong foundation that enables them to conduct impactful neuroscience research related to auditory and language processing and human communication.
Students in the program receive guided mentorship from faculty as they learn to support and conduct impactful and innovative neuroscience research.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
31 credit hours including a thesis, or
31 credit hours including the required applied project course (SHS 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours) Neuroscience Courses (6 credit hours) Restricted Electives (6 credit hours) Research (6 credit hours) Other Requirement (1 credit hour) Culminating Experience (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
BST 501 Biostatistics for Research and Practice (3), PSY 530 Intermed Statistics (4) or STP 530 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
SHS 542 Applied Research Methods in Auditory and Language Neuroscience (3)
SHS 513 Auditory Neuroscience (3)
SHS 598 Topic: Language and Communication Neuroscience (3)
SHS 598 Topic: Speech Neuroscience (3)
SHS 592 Research (6)
SHS 590 Topic: Research Integrity and Conduct in ALN (1)
SHS 593 Applied Project (6) or
SHS 599 Thesis (6)
Students should contact the academic unit for a list of approved elective courses.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three references (academic or professional)
- letter of intent
- resume or curriculum vitae
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
In the letter of intent, applicants should indicate potential research mentors with whom they are interested in working, previous experiences that have prepared them for success in the program, and career plans.
Contact information for three references is required. References are contacted via email to respond to a series of questions about the applicant and may submit an optional letter of recommendation. References should be instructors, research mentors or clinical supervisors who can speak to the applicant's aptitude for research and master's-level coursework.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample, such as an honors thesis, conference abstract, article or chapter.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 02/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/15 | Priority |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and synthesize knowledge from the neuroscience research literature related to language and hearing
- Demonstrate competence in experimental design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of neuroscience research related to language and hearing
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and describe principles and concepts related to the responsible conduct of research
The experience that graduates acquire through clinical and medical applications and the skills they gain in lab rotations give them increased marketability and enable them to be competitive for jobs in technology or for further doctoral-level training.
Employment opportunities for graduates include working in team settings in clinical research centers and hospitals; with manufacturers of hearing aids, cochlear implants and EEG systems or augmentative and alternative communication applications; and with software development companies working with speech recognition programs and brain-computer interfaces.
Career examples include:
- data analyst
- educator
- laboratory technician or manager
- product developer
- public relations specialist or spokesperson for a research institute or device manufacturer
- research scientist
- speech analyst for a tech company
College of Health Solutions
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CHSGrad@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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