Audiology Doctorate Program (AuD)
Audiology is one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in the United States offering a diverse range of practice settings and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and adults with hearing loss. At least 80% of audiologists work in healthcare settings today, providing both diagnostic and rehabilitative clinical services.
Drawing upon the strengths of the location of our program in the College of Health, the curriculum offers a broad range of clinical education and training.
The professional doctorate (AuD) program is a 4-year post-baccalaureate degree that is designed to meet all requirements for national accreditation and clinical certification in audiology.
The program also admits qualified students who already have a Master’s degree in audiology. The fourth year of clinical practice will be waived for post-Master’s students who already hold licensure or certification in audiology. The research requirement may also be waived for those students who have completed a Master’s thesis.
The entire application is due January 15th.
Note: Current University of Utah students must complete the Permission to Release Education Record for each U of U faculty members for letters of recommendation. Please allow ample time for the faculty member to assist you with this part of the application process.
Purpose of Degree
The purpose of the AuD is to educate audiologists for professional practice as specialists in the evaluation and management of individuals with hearing impairment and balance disorders.
Careers
Expected outcomes of an AuD Program at the U of U are graduating students will meet the American Speech Language Hearing Association mandated requirements for entry to the practice of audiology. Graduating students will be qualified to enter a wide range of professional careers in private practice, clinical settings in hospitals and outpatient facilities, educational settings, and industry.
The professional doctorate is for those who are pursuing clinical practice, while the PhD degree in Audiology is for individuals who are pursuing careers in research and academics. Many choose to do a dual AuD/PhD program and will receive both degrees.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Susan Naidu, AuD Program Director, at susan.naidu@hsc.utah.edu
SPECIALTY TRAINING TRACK FOR AUD STUDENTS
Project ASSIST: Supporting School-Age Children with Hearing Loss
Collaboration between teachers of students who are deaf/hard of hearing and audiologists working in pediatric clinical or educational settings is crucial in developing successful, comprehensive service delivery plans for school-age children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Project ASSIST prepares highly qualified audiologists to facilitate this successful collaboration in their careers.
Funding
Project ASSIST trainees will receive grant support totaling $48,000 distributed across 6 semesters and up to $2,000 in conference travel support.
Deadline
Applications are due January 15, 2022
This program is funded by a U.S. Department of Education training grant entitled “Project ASSIST: Advancing Student Success through Interdisciplinary Scholar Training: Preparation Program for Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Audiologists” Grant # H325K210039.
Program Application
Contact Us
Susan Naidu, PhD, CCC-A
Aud Program Director
susan.naidu@hsc.utah.edu
Leigh Ann Benevides
Graduate Program Assistant
leighann.benevides@utah.edu