Doctor of Audiology, Au.D.

http://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Academic-Programs/AuD-Doctor-of-Audiology

Program Description

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree provides an academic and clinical foundation for professionals providing service to children and adults with auditory impairments. Completion of the Au.D. degree qualifies graduates for state licensure in the profession of Audiology and National certification. The program requires four years of full-time study, including summer sessions during the first three years. Thirty-four semester hours of clinical practicum are required.

The Au.D. professional program at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus is a four-year, residence-based, post-baccalaureate program that culminates in the Au.D. degree. The first three years of the Au.D. student’s program includes intensive academic training in conjunction with the progressive development of clinical skills. The final year of the Au.D. program includes a 48-week full-time clinical experience at a high-quality practicum host site.

The Au.D. is a clinically-oriented professional degree.  Effective clinical practice in the modern healthcare environment requires critically evaluating research and assessing intervention outcomes. These skills will be developed through courses in research methods and statistics and the development of a capstone research project.

By fulfilling departmental requirements, students will meet all academic and clinical practicum requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence and State of Oklahoma Licensure.

Program Defined

The entry-level degree needed to practice audiology is the doctor of audiology (Au.D.) degree.  Audiologists may hold a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with emphasis in audiology.  Licensure is required to practice audiology.  Audiologists may choose to hold certification from the American Board of Audiology and/or the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.  Audiologists provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services to individuals with auditory disorders, vestibular disorders, and related disorders. These services are provided to individuals across the age span from birth through adulthood; to individuals from multiple language, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and individuals with multiple disabilities.

Cost

Students may expect additional costs that include but are not limited to a personal computer, textbooks, lab fees, insurance, and supplies. Students are required to assume financial responsibilities for expenses associated with clinical requirements. For financial aid information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (405) 271-2118.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology (residential) at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus 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 Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology awarded the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Audiology Program accreditation for eight years beginning March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2025.