Doctor of Audiology: Professional Curriculum

The program requires a minimum of 118 graduate semester credit (SC) hours. Students should expect to travel away from central Arkansas for some of their practicum experience.  A degree is awarded upon successful completion of all academic and practicum requirements for the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. More specific information about program requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology (501-569-3155).

POST-BACCALAUREATE TRACK

·            72 SC of classroom coursework

·             6 SC in independent (directed) research and successful completion of a research project

·            24 SC of clinical laboratory work/practicum

·            16 SC of clinical externship during the final academic year

·          Practical examinations at the end of each academic year (must be successfully    completed to continue in program)

·           Written examinations at the end of the first and second academic years (must be passed to continue in program)

·           Successful completion of a comprehensive written and oral examination is required prior to placement for the 4th year externship experience

The post-baccalaureate Au.D. degree is designed to be completed in four years (including three summers, with a common entry point in the fall semester). Exceptions to these timelines may occur on an individual basis. All work must be completed within eight (8) calendar years of initial admission.

POST-MASTER’S TRACK

·           A minimum of 118 semester credits (SC) are required for graduation (28 SC of clinical practicum will be waived for those who can provide proof of ASHA certification, and up to 30 SC may be transferred from ASHA accredited programs).

·            A research project will be required if evidence of satisfactory completion of a Master's thesis is not provided (completion of a master’s level research project will not satisfy the research requirement).

Admission to the post-master's Au.D. degree program can occur in any semester. The time to complete the program will vary depending on individual requirements. All work must be completed within eight (8) calendar years of initial admission.

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