Program Objectives
Our Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program provides professional education and training in speech-language pathology and audiology.
The curriculum is enhanced by the opportunities, resources and facilities provided by a world-class academic medical center.
In addition to didactic and clinical activities, you participate in journal clubs, rounds and student-faculty development sessions. And you are encouraged to participate in research with our faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, student will:
- Demonstrate advanced problem solving/critical thinking competencies by passing comprehensive exams in the four content areas.
- Attain a Level 3 on all core clinical professional skills as assessed by the Record of Skill Performance.
- Achieve a rating of 4 (Proficient) or 5 (Independent) on a minimum of 75% of all rated clinical skills as measured by the Clinical Evaluation of Students.
- Exhibit competent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by successful completion of the Investigative Project.
- Demonstrate improved cultural competence as measured by the Diversity Awareness Profile (DAP) via pre and post measurement.
- Demonstrate analytic and integration skills by successful completion of the comprehensive Formative Assessment Inventory.
Graduation Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to graduate:
- A cumulative academic GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination
- Complete an investigative project
- Pass the PRAXIS
Requirements for the degree must be completed within eight years of the beginning of your first term.
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Course Curriculum
First year
Fall term
- AUD - 602 Anatomy & Physiology of Hearing & Balance (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 606 Introduction to Neuroscience (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 613 Acoustics and Psychoacoustics (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 621 Clinical Methods in Audiology (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 622 Clinical Observation in Audiology (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 623 Audiologic Assessment (Credits: 3)
Spring term
- AUD - 607 Pathophysiology of the Auditory System (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 614 Acoustic Phonetics and Speech Perception (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 640 Basic Amplification (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 650 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 690 Clinical Practicum I (Credits: 1)
- CHS - 610 Research Methods in Health Sciences (Credits: 2)
Summer term
- AUD - 611 Embryology and Genetics of the Auditory System (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 630 Electrophysiologic Assessment I (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 660 Pediatric Audiology (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 691 Clinical Practicum II (Credits: 1)
- CDS - 576 Issues in Counseling (Credits: 2)
Second year
Fall term
- AUD - 592 Grand Rounds (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 615 Pharmacology (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 637 Electrophysiologic Assessment II (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 641 Adult Amplification (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 645 Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitative Audiology (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 692 Clinical Practicum III (Credits: 1)
Spring term
- AUD - 592 Grand Rounds (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 663 Pediatric Amplification and Habilitation (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 664 Educational Audiology (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 665 Auditory Implants (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 672 Seminar in Current Professional Issues (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 800 Internship I (Credits: 3)
Summer term
- AUD - 651 Vestibular Seminar (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 667 Auditory Processing (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 670 Seminar in Hearing Conservation (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 671 Seminar in Supervision and Mentorship (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 801 Internship II (Credits: 3)
- CHS - 605 Introduction to Ethics in Health Care (Credits: 2)
Third year
Fall term
- AUD - 673 Practice Management Across Settings (Credits: 2)
- AUD - 802 Internship III (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 642 Amplification Seminar (Credits: 1)
- AUD - 682 Investigative Project Planning Seminar (Credits: 2)
- CHS - 601 Introduction to Biostatistics (Credits: 2)
Spring term
- AUD - 683 Investigative Project (Credits: 3)
- AUD - 803 Internship IV (Credits: 5)
Summer term
- AUD - 850 Externship I (Credits: 7)
Fourth year
Fall term
- AUD - 851 Externship II (Credits: 7)
Spring term
- AUD - 852 Externship III (Credits: 7)
Program total: 108 credit hours
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