Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Accreditation
The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program (residential) at 黑洞社区 is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program at 黑洞社区 is a post-baccalaureate,
entry-level graduate clinical program that prepares students to practice as audiologists
in all clinical settings. This three-year program requires a minimum of 89 credit
hours which includes continuous enrollment in clinical practicum. Our students are
engaged in interprofessional learning opportunities with other health disciplines
in the College of Health Professions. The bridge between academics and clinical practice is made through critical thinking
seminars and experiences.
Students receive a variety of practicum experiences while serving clients of all ages at the 黑洞社区 Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and other clinical sites during the first two years of the program. Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, and the surrounding metropolitan area offers a full range of externship opportunities at major hospitals, clinics, and schools to ensure that students can apply their learning in multiple professional settings.
Advancement to candidacy allows students to enroll in the final program requirement -- a full-time, one-year supervised residency experience in a hospital, clinical or other audiology practice environment. To advance to candidacy, students must:
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge and skills to faculty and clinical supervisors throughout the first two years of the program
- Complete a comprehensive, competency based examination at the conclusion of the first and second years in the program
- Complete a mentored research project and oral presentation during their second year
- Demonstrate clinical competency and meet knowledge and skills learning outcomes in compliance with ASHA standards of certification
Program FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Program Entry Point | Summer |
| Program Length | 9 semesters |
| Study Plan Options | Full-time |
| Application Deadlines | Feb. 1 |
| Class Size | 8 |
| Application Ratio | 4.9:1 |
| Minimum GPA to apply | 3.00 GPA in last 60 credit hours |
| GPA range of accepted students in last application cycle | 3.21-4.00 in last 60 credit hours (Average 3.81 GPA) |
| Examinations required to apply |
GRE scores are not required for the application. |
| Degrees required | Bachelor's degree in any field |
| Professional certifications and licenses needed to practice | Varies by state (learn more about the profession) |
| Student Outcome Data | Program completion, Praxis exam, and employment rates |
Campus Visit/Information Session
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Prerequisite Coursework
The following foundational coursework, or its equivalent, are required for students in the AuD program. Courses may be taken prior to or after admission to the graduate program. Taking prerequisite coursework at 黑洞社区 does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Interested students who are not currently admitted to 黑洞社区 should contact the Office of Admissions to start the enrollment process. Course descriptions are available in the under College of Health Professions, then .
American Sign Language (e.g., CSD 270)
Aural Rehabilitation (CSD 504)
Early Language Development (CSD 304)