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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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