Audiology
Description |
A Doctor of Audiology specializes in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders from birth through adulthood. They conduct a wide variety of tests to determine the nature of the patient's hearing or balance problem, and interpret the results of the tests to recommend a course of treatment. They can recommend, fit, and dispense hearing devices, as well as provide fitting and tuning of cochlear and middle ear implants. Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA)Advance Newsmagazine for Audiologists American Academy of Audiology; Student Information American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); Academic Programs Information; Career Information; Student Section Au.D. Programs Audiologist: Career Information Audiologist Career Overview Audiologist Career Overview YouTube Video Audiologist Interview Audiologist Occupational Outlook Audiology Facts at a Glance Audiology Foundation of America Links AudiologyOnline Audiology Programs Across the USA Become an Audiologist Careers in Audiology English Audiology Programs in Canada Financial Aid Resources for Students Financing the Au.D. Article Military Audiology Association (MAA) National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) NSSLHA Tips for Finding Summer Employment Prerequisites and Coursework Prospective Au.D. Students |
Degree |
Au.D. |
Program Length |
4 years |
Professional Schools' Organization |
There is no Professional Schools' Organization, but links to schools and general information are available at the Audiology Foundation of America website. Doctoral Programs in Audiology |
Application Service |
No centralized service. |
Academic Admission Requirements |
Required courses vary somewhat, but the following list reflects most schools' requirements: Three courses in Chemistry, (with lab), Humanities, and Social Sciences; two courses in Biology, Math, Physics (with lab), English and Foreign Language; and one course in Communication, Statistics, and Psychology. Prerequisites |
Admission Exam |
GRE DAT OAT MCAT |
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES |
Students must complete the minimum academic and clinical requirements for professional certification issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |
Recommendation Letters |
Schools generally require 2-3 individual letters of recommendation. |