Dr. Nathan Waller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nathan Waller is an Associate Clinical Professor at Northwestern University, specializing in the assessment and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. He is a licensed speech-language pathologist, with training as a professional singer and chorus director. Dr. Waller has a keen interest in diagnosing and treating voice disorders in both singers and non-singers. His work focuses on voice and airway disorders, particularly in providing gender-affirming voice and communication therapy for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. He provides instruction on voice pathology and physiology in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program and coordinates clinical practicums for graduate students at Northwestern. His contributions to the field are marked by a commitment to developing effective communication strategies and improving clinical education for students in the Speech-Language Pathology program.

Research Interests

Courses

Voice Physiology and Pathology Advanced Studies in Voice Problems Externship: Public School Practicum Externship: Clinical Practicum

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.