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

·            80 SC of classroom coursework

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

·            20 SC of clinical laboratory work/practicum

·            12 SC of clinical externship during the final academic year

·            Practical examinations (must be successfully completed to continue in program)

·            Written examinations at the end of each academic year (must be passed to continue in program)

·            Successful completion of a comprehensive examination

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)

·            Current, full, state licensure or national certification in audiology is required prior to admission

·            Completion of a master's degree program in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, or the equivalent approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. To be eligible for the post-master's degree track, applicants must have completed at least 36 SC of graduate-level courses specified by the department; contact the department for specific requirements.

·            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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