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Doctor of Audiology |
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The
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) serves either as preparation for
professional clinical audiology, including certification by the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or as preparation for graduate study
leading to the Ph.D. degree. The Au.D. program
provides a broad range of basic science courses
and specialized offerings emphasizing
assessment, intervention, and prevention
techniques used with patients of all ages who
have hearing or balance-related disorders.
Students are prepared for careers as clinicians
in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
private practice and community clinics. Clinical
practicum opportunities occur at the on-campus
Speech and Hearing Clinic and many affiliated ENT clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools,
and hospitals. Within this framework, students
must meet the academic and practicum
requirements for national certification (the
Certificate of Clinical Competence
in Audiology [CCC-A] awarded by ASHA) and
Alabama State Licensure. The Au.D. program typically
extends for 11 academic semesters including two
semesters of clinical externship. Assistantships
are available annually on a competitive basis.
Applications for admission and assistantships
are accepted after November 1 with enrollment
beginning in the Fall Semester only. The
deadline for receipt of all application
materials is
February 15.
Specific information about the Au.D. Program is
available from the department. |
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Download
the Graduate Application Packet for the
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
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Typically, a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent)
in the field of communication sciences and disorders from an
accredited college or university is required for admission. This
includes all prerequisites for admission into the Au.D. program.
Students who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in the field may
be eligible for admission to the Au.D. program depending upon
type of undergraduate degree held. Decisions regarding admission
for these students are made on a case-by-case basis. Those who
do not qualify for direct admission to the Au.D. program must
complete a prerequisite program (see
Prerequisite Program below).
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A
minimum 3.0 (A=4.0) overall undergraduate GPA to
be considered for regular admission, a minimum
of 2.5 overall undergraduate GPA for provisional
admission.
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A
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. The GRE
must have been taken within the last five years.
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Three references
from faculty at the undergraduate institution
are
required. Two of these references must be
provided by Ph.D.
faculty within the applicant's undergraduate
department.
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A
Letter of Intent stating the applicant's reasons
for pursuing the degree.
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Because the number of applicants is greater than
the number of vacancies in the program,
applicants
are admitted on a competitive basis, based on
the criteria stated above. Because of limited
course sequencing, applicants are admitted in
the Fall
Semester only. Applicants must submit complete
applications by February 15
of the year they intend to matriculate. |
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In addition,
students should have a course sequence in human
anatomy and physiology, an adequate background
in psychology, and one course each in basic
mathematics and physics or chemistry. In order
to meet ASHA certification requirements,
students are strongly encouraged to complete
course work in areas dealing with multicultural
issues, aging/gerontology, and human
development.
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEGREE |
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The Au.D.
degree requires a
minimum of 11 semesters of
full-time academic study. The final two
semesters are spent off campus completing
externships. |
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TYPICAL
COURSE SEQUENCE |
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YEAR 1 |
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Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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AUD 612 |
3 |
AUD 613 |
3 |
AUD 630 |
3 |
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AUD 614 |
2 |
AUD 616 |
3 |
AUD 632 |
2 |
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AUD 640 |
3 |
AUD 622 |
3 |
AUD 642 |
3 |
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AUD 641 |
3 |
AUD 670 |
2 |
AUD 643 |
3 |
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AUD 670 |
1 |
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AUD 670 |
2 |
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YEAR 2 |
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Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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AUD 615 |
3 |
AUD 646 |
3 |
AUD 648 |
3 |
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AUD 631 |
3 |
AUD 647 |
3 |
AUD 651 |
3 |
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AUD 645 |
3 |
AUD 650 |
3 |
AUD 652 |
3 |
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AUD 671 |
3 |
AUD 671 |
3 |
AUD 671 |
3 |
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YEAR 3 |
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Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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AUD 621 |
1 |
AUD 654 |
2 |
AUD 675 |
1 |
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AUD 623 |
3 |
AUD 655 |
3 |
AUD 676 |
6 |
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AUD 633 |
3 |
AUD 661 |
3 |
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AUD 653 |
3 |
AUD 671 |
3 |
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AUD 671 |
3 |
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YEAR 4 |
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Fall |
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Spring |
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AUD 675 |
1 |
AUD 675 |
1 |
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AUD 676 |
6 |
AUD 676 |
6 |
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A
special course fee is assessed for the
following courses: |
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AUD 631 |
$25.00 |
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AUD 670 |
$50.00 |
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AUD 671 |
$50.00 |
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AUD 672 |
$50.00 |
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DESCRIPTIONS OF
ALL AUDIOLOGY (AUD) COURSES |
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PREREQUISITE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS HOLDING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN
ANOTHER DISCIPLINE |
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The
prerequisite program
in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers
appropriate prerequisite undergraduate course work to individuals
who hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than speech and
hearing science, speech language pathology, audiology, or
communication disorders. Students apply directly to Au.D. program. Admission is limited and on a competitive
basis. Those who meet admission requirements are admitted to the
Au.D. program and, if they maintain appropriate
grades, continue studies at the graduate level after completing the
undergraduate curriculum. Students may need to successfully complete
additional coursework outside of the department. This coursework may
be completed prior to admission to the program or concurrently with
the undergraduate SHS coursework. All out-of-department coursework
must be completed during this initial year. This includes supporting
course work in mathematics or statistics, an anatomy and physiology
sequence, physics or chemistry, and 2 psychology courses. NOTE:
Some Au.D. applicants may have the SHS course completion requirement
waived. |
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Given the structured
curriculum in this special track, students are admitted Fall
Semester only. Students interested in this program should contact
the department for
advising prior to applying. |
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