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. |
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. |