East Tennessee State University College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences Doctor of Audiology - Tradiational Entry Track Box 70643 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-5252 Fax: 1-423-439-4607   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor of Audiology On Campus   The primary goal of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree program at ETSU is to provide clinical instruction and coursework that will prepare students to practice audiology with varied and diverse populations and individuals. To that end, the program will prepare students for roles as audiologists and clinic directors by providing advanced practical experiences in a variety of settings and by directing students to appropriate clinical training sites. The program is intended to prepare students as audiologists able to uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics and provide the standard of care in a variety of diagnostic and rehabilitative areas. Although the Au.D. is a clinical doctorate, it will provide students with the analytical and substantive knowledge they will need to assess and improve the effectiveness of practice, and the utilization of research. Two tracks are available for admission into and matriculation through the Au.D. program. Students who apply to the program while holding the bachelor’s degree take the Traditional Entry track. Students who apply to the program while holding a master’s degree in Audiology may take the Advanced Standing track.     Accreditation Information: Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses At least eight credit-hours in the lab sciences (chemistry, biology,or physics).At least six credit-hours in college-level mathematics of which atleast 3 credit-hours must be in the study of statistics.At least 6 credit-hours in the behavioral and/or social sciences such as normal, abnormal, developmental, and/or experimental psychology, sociology, or anthropology.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.25 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Completion of an interview.Three (3) letters of recommendation. Degree Requirements Students in the Au.D. program must complete a minimum of 120 credit-hours (75 credits of coursework, 45 credits of clinic practicum) and meet the academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Coursework Requirements—Each Au.D. candidate must complete the required 75-credit-hour program of study. Any elective coursework completed by a student will be in addition to the 75-hour minimum. The fourth year of study consists of a clinic externship. Competency across the scope of didactic courses and clinical practice will be assessed throughout the program of study. Consistent with ASHA knowledge and skills acquisition requirements, students will display competence in all areas of audiologic practice prior to graduation.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable