Audiology

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree program is designed to prepare audiologists for autonomous clinical practice. The clinical doctorate model at ASU stresses the integration of academic classroom learning and practical experience across a broad spectrum of clinical specialities and practice environments. The AuD program is designed for full-time students over a period of 45 months, including four fall and four spring semesters and three summers. The four-year course of study includes both academic and clinical practicum components. The AuD program requires a minimum of 101 semester hours, of which 66 are required academic credits provided through the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, and 35 are required clinical credits.

The AuD program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science also offers the MS degree in Communication Disorders (see Communication Disorders) and the PhD degree in Speech and Hearing Science (see Speech and Hearing Science).

Admission Requirements. An applicant to the AuD program must hold a baccalaureate degree in Speech and Hearing Science or another discipline. All applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and a GRE score of 1000 or higher (total of verbal and quantitative tests). Applicants are to submit official transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of intent containing evidence of proficiency in written communication. All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions office by January 15; enrollment begins in the fall semester only.

Graduation Requirements. Eligibility for graduation is based upon the following: achieving a passing score on a comprehensive written and/or oral examination administered midway through the program, successful completion of 66 semester hours of required academic course work, successful completion of 35 semester hours of clinical experiences, and achieving a passing score on the ASHA Praxis national certification examination in audiology.