Audiology, Au.D.
The Au.D. is a four-year post baccalaureate professional doctoral degree program. Doctors of Audiology are independent professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, management and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. The Au.D. program, which is known as the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC), is a joint degree program administered by The University of Akron and Kent State University. NOAC is a single unified program of faculty, students, facilities, and resources. Students take classes and participate in clinic at both The University of Akron and Kent State University with half of the classes offered at each university. Students will be admitted to NOAC either through The University of Akron or Kent State University, and they will register for courses on the campus where they are admitted. All classes are cross-listed.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement of purpose as to why the applicant wishes to become an audiologist
- Interview during the NOAC Visitation Day or a virtual/remote interview if unable to attend
All application materials must be received through CSDCAS by December 15.
Contact Information:
School Director: Dr. Jim Steiger
- Email: steiger@uakron.edu
- Phone: (330) 972-8190
NOAC Coordinator: Dr. Erin Miller
- Email: elm@uakron.edu
- Phone: (330) 972-8160
Audiology Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Alex Meibos
- Email: ameibos@uakron.edu
- Phone: (330) 972-5987
Degree Requirements
The Au.D. curriculum is a continuous 44 month post-baccalaureate course of study designed to integrate classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. All students will attend full-time and take the same courses in appropriate sequence. The emphasis of the program is on the principles and practices underlying evaluation, treatment, and provision of hearing care and balance services.
For progression and graduation, students must meet the following degree requirements:
- Maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0
- Complete a minimum of 120 semester credits
- Accrue 2000 clock hours of clinical experience
- Meet the requirements for Ohio licensure in Audiology
- Pass academic and clinical competency-based examinations
- Complete all required courses
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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SLPA:701 | Basic and Applied Physical Acoustics for Audiology | 4 |
SLPA:702 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory and Vestibular System | 4 |
SLPA:703 | Speech Acoustics and Speech Perception | 2 |
SLPA:704 | Critical Analysis of Research in Audiology I | 2 |
SLPA:705 | Auditory Disorders | 2 |
SLPA:706 | Anatomy & Physiology Underlying Neuro-Otology | 4 |
SLPA:707 | Psychoacoustics | 3 |
SLPA:708 | Critical Analysis of Research in Audiology II | 2 |
SLPA:709 | Audiologic Assessment | 3 |
SLPA:710 | Industrial and Community Noise | 3 |
SLPA:712 | Diagnosis of Auditory Disorders | 3 |
SLPA:713 | Hearing Aid Technology | 4 |
SLPA:714 | Gerontological Issues in Audiology | 3 |
SLPA:715 | Central Auditory Processing: Evaluation and Management | 2 |
SLPA:717 | Pediatric Audiology | 3 |
SLPA:719 | Counseling in Audiology | 3 |
SLPA:721 | Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders | 3 |
SLPA:725 | Medical Management of Auditory Disorders | 2 |
SLPA:726 | Electrophysiological Techniques in Audiology | 3 |
SLPA:727 | Multicultural Issues in Audiology | 2 |
SLPA:728 | Seminar in Audiology | 2 |
SLPA:730 | Practice Management in Audiology | 3 |
SLPA:731 | Fourth Year Seminar 1 | 1 |
SLPA:731 | Fourth Year Seminar 1 | 1 |
SLPA:732 | Audiologic Treatment Across the Lifespan | 4 |
SLPA:734 | Principles of Precepting | 1 |
SLPA:735 | Laboratory for Electrophysiologic Techniques in Audiology | 1 |
SLPA:736 | Laboratory for the Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders | 1 |
SLPA:737 | Laboratory for Advanced Electrophysiological and Vestibular Measures | 1 |
SLPA:747 | Graduate Audiologist I | 3 |
SLPA:748 | Graduate Audiologist II | 3 |
SLPA:749 | Graduate Audiologist III | 6 |
SLPA:750 | Graduate Audiologist IV | 8 |
SLPA:751 | Graduate Audiologist V | 8 |
SLPA:752 | Clerkship I | 1 |
SLPA:753 | Clerkship II | 1 |
SLPA:754 | Internship I | 1 |
SLPA:755 | Internship II | 1 |
SLPA:756 | Internship III | 2 |
SLPA:757 | Internship IV | 2 |
SLPA:758 | Implantable Technology | 4 |
SLPA:760 | Hearing Aid Fitting & Selection Across the Lifespan | 4 |
SLPA:761 | Advanced Electrophysiologic & Vestibular Measures | 4 |
Total Hours | 120 |
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Students are required to register for two semesters of SLPA:731 Fourth Year Seminar