Au.D. in Audiology

The Au.D. program is designed to produce audiologists who are able to function independently in all diagnostic and rehabilitative settings, serving individuals of all ages, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program offers an intensive, broadly based academic curriculum together with integrated sequential clinical experience. The curriculum was developed in accordance with the recommendations and guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), and the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA).

In addition to providing traditionally strong academic and clinical experience, the Gallaudet University Au.D. program has the unique charge of training audiologists who are proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), who possess extensive understanding of deafness, and who have particular expertise in serving members of the deaf community.

Students accepted into the Au.D. program have the option of selecting a pediatric-educational audiology emphasis (PEAE). The curriculum for students who select this emphasis includes: substituting two required courses for the two program electives, adapting assignments in selected required courses to pediatric populations, and adapting required practica, internship, and residency experiences to serve pediatric populations. The PEAE option comprehensively addresses the competencies of the Educational Audiology Association as well as the knowledge and skills acquisition (KASA) competencies required for ASHA’s Certification of Clinical Competence in Audiology.

The Au.D. staff includes 10 full-time faculty and clinical supervisors, with additional contributions from members of the Speech-Language Pathology faculty, faculty of other University departments, and outstanding adjunct faculty from throughout the Washington, D.C. area.

Admissions Procedures

Applicants for the Au.D. in Audiology must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions web site for more information and a checklist of application requirements. Detailed program information and course descriptions are also available in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINE	DATE
First Date for Consideration of Application:	February 15
Preferred Date for Completed Application:	No set date

Program Specific Requirements

GRE or MAT
Three Letters of reference

Recommended Undergraduate Major

Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology or related discipline
Communication Sciences/Disorders

Prerequisite Coursework

Please contact department for a list of prerequisite courses

Program of Study

Year I - Fall semester

HSL 814 Instrumentation Lab (1)
HSL 815 Acoustics and Psychoacoustics (3)
HSL 817 Anatomy and Physiology of Audition (3)
HSL 834 Diagnostic Audiology (4)
HSL 840 Introduction to Practicum (1)
HSL 846 Clinical Applications of Sign Communication I (1)
PST American Sign Language (3)
GPS 700 Culture and Language Seminar(1)ASL Sign Language (2-3)

Year I - Spring semester

HSL 784 Research Methodology in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (3)
HSL 818 Acoustic Phonetics (3)
HSL 840 Introduction to Practicum (1)
HSL 847 Clinical Applications of Sign Communication II (1)
HSL 850 Amplification I (3)
HSL 861 Pediatric & Educational Audiology (3)
Elective (2-3)
PST American Sign Language (3)

Year I - Summer semester

HSL 895 Neuroanatomy (3)
HSL 821 Informational Counseling and Interviewing Skills for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (3)

Total Credits for Year I: 32-35

Year II - Fall semester

HLS 824 AR: Adult Lifespan (3)
HSL 835 Vestibular Assessment and Management (3)
HSL 841 Clinical Practicum: Diagnostic (2)
HSL 842 Clinical Practicum: Aural Rehabilitation (1)
HSL 852 Amplification II (3)
HSL 883 Research Project in Audiology (1)
PST American Sign Language (3)

Year II - Spring semester

HSL 826 AR: Pediatric Lifespan (3)
HSL 841 Clinical Practicum: Diagnostic (2)
HSL 842 Clinical Practicum: Aural Rehabilitation (1)
HSL 858 Cochlear Implants (3)
HSL 866 Electrophysiological Measures in Audiology (3)
HSL 883 Research Project in Audiology (1)
Elective (2-3)
PST American Sign Language (3)

Year II - Summer semester

HSL 880 Internship (4)
HSL 883 Research Project in Audiology (1)

Total Credits for Year II: 30-33

Year III - Fall semester

HSL 862 Central Auditory Processing (2)
HSL 863 Community and Industrial Audiology (2)
HSL 873 Private Practice/Clinic Management (3)
HSL 880 Internship (4)
HSL 883 Research Project in Audiology (1)

Year III - Spring semester

HSL 855 Communication Technology (3)
HSL 870 Seminar in Medical Audiology (2)
HSL 880 Internship (4)

Year III - Summer Session

HSL 875 Professional Issues (1)
HSL 890 Residency (2)

Total Credits for Year III: 24

Year IV - Fall and Spring semesters

HSL 890 Externship (6 credits per semester) (12)

Year IV - Summer Session

HSL 890 Externship (1)

Total Credits: 102-104 plus 1 for Culture and Language Seminar

Additional Requirements for the Au.D. Program

Students must take a minimum of two electives following the first semester of the program. Following the third semester of the program, students must register for HSL 883 (Research Project in Audiology) for each semester until the research project is formally completed. Also, students must:

complete all academic and practicum requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
successfully complete candidacy exams
adhere to the provisions of the ASHA and AAA code of ethics
successfully complete ASL III and demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with clients