East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of o provide clinical instruction and coursework that will prepare students to practice audiology with varied and diverse populations and individuals.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

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 audio logists 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:

Accredited by Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA)

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the certification standards as specified by ASHA and must be current holders of the CCC-A.Applications to the Advanced Standing Track will be screened for the following criteria:•Quality of scholarship at the graduate level•Quality of coursework completed at the graduate level•Amount and variety of clinical experience since acquiring the M.S. degree•Professional activity other than clinical work (i.e., publications,research assistantships, affiliations with state and national organizations, professional activities, presentations, and publications).

Completion of an interview;.Three (3) letters of recommendation from peers and/or employers that address the clinical activities performed by the applicant.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999