East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of Audiology

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 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:

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

Eligibility 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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999