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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) Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) Annual Convention, November 6-8, 2008 Advance Newsmagazine for Audiologists American Academy of Audiology American Academy of Audiology Student Information American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, November 20-22, 2008 ASHA Academic Programs Information ASHA Career Information ASHA Student Section Au.D. Programs Audiologist Career Overview Audiologist Information Audiologist Interview Audiology Facts at a Glance Audiology Foundation of America Links Audiology Listed as an "Excellent Career" by US News & World Report AudiologyOnline Audiology Programs Across the USA Become an Audiologist Careers in Audiology Coursework English Audiology Programs in Canada Financial Aid Resources for Students Financing the Au.D. Article Healthy Hearing Resource Library Military Audiology Association (MAA) National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) NSSLHA Tips for Finding Summer Employment 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.
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.