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

SLPA:701Basic and Applied Physical Acoustics for Audiology4
SLPA:702Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory and Vestibular System4
SLPA:703Speech Acoustics and Speech Perception2
SLPA:704Critical Analysis of Research in Audiology I2
SLPA:705Auditory Disorders2
SLPA:706Anatomy & Physiology Underlying Neuro-Otology4
SLPA:707Psychoacoustics3
SLPA:708Critical Analysis of Research in Audiology II2
SLPA:709Audiologic Assessment3
SLPA:710Industrial and Community Noise3
SLPA:712Diagnosis of Auditory Disorders3
SLPA:713Hearing Aid Technology4
SLPA:714Gerontological Issues in Audiology3
SLPA:715Central Auditory Processing: Evaluation and Management2
SLPA:717Pediatric Audiology3
SLPA:719Counseling in Audiology3
SLPA:721Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders3
SLPA:725Medical Management of Auditory Disorders2
SLPA:726Electrophysiological Techniques in Audiology3
SLPA:727Multicultural Issues in Audiology2
SLPA:728Seminar in Audiology2
SLPA:730Practice Management in Audiology3
SLPA:731Fourth Year Seminar 11
SLPA:731Fourth Year Seminar 11
SLPA:732Audiologic Treatment Across the Lifespan4
SLPA:734Principles of Precepting1
SLPA:735Laboratory for Electrophysiologic Techniques in Audiology1
SLPA:736Laboratory for the Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders1
SLPA:737Laboratory for Advanced Electrophysiological and Vestibular Measures1
SLPA:747Graduate Audiologist I3
SLPA:748Graduate Audiologist II3
SLPA:749Graduate Audiologist III6
SLPA:750Graduate Audiologist IV8
SLPA:751Graduate Audiologist V8
SLPA:752Clerkship I1
SLPA:753Clerkship II1
SLPA:754Internship I1
SLPA:755Internship II1
SLPA:756Internship III2
SLPA:757Internship IV2
SLPA:758Implantable Technology4
SLPA:760Hearing Aid Fitting & Selection Across the Lifespan4
SLPA:761Advanced Electrophysiologic & Vestibular Measures4
Total Hours120
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Students are required to register for two semesters of SLPA:731 Fourth Year Seminar