Auditory and Language Neuroscience, MS
Are you curious about how the brain makes sense of sound and language? In this hands-on program, you dive into the science behind how we hear, speak and communicate, and you gain the skills you need to lead the next wave of neuroscience research in auditory and language processing.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Auditory and Language Neuroscience master's description
The Master of Science program in auditory and language neuroscience trains you in basic and applied research to prepare you 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. You develop a strong foundation that enables you to conduct impactful neuroscience research related to auditory and language processing and human communication.
In the program, you receive guided mentorship from faculty as you learn to support and conduct impactful and innovative neuroscience research.
Why study auditory and language neuroscience at ASU?
Dig into specialized labs at ASU that explore auditory perception, cochlear implants, neuroimaging, speech genetics, speech production, communication disorders, autism, bilingualism, aging and language processing and find the questions that fit your research goals. You build interdisciplinary expertise across neuroscience, communication sciences, psychology, engineering and data analysis.
You work directly with faculty mentors through laboratory rotations, research projects, and a thesis or applied project.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
31 credit hours and 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.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- 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
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and synthesize knowledge from the neuroscience research literature related to language and hearingAdmission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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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: Additional Application Information 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.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| 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* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your 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:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this auditory and language neuroscience master's degree prepares you for
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
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Clinical Health Sciences
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HLTHN 401AA
CHSGrad@asu.edu
602-496-3300
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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.
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