Doctor of Audiology
The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program at USA prepares students for professional clinical audiology careers and certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as for further graduate study leading to a PhD. Our comprehensive curriculum includes foundational science courses and specialized training in assessment, intervention, and prevention techniques for hearing and balance disorders across all ages.
Students gain hands-on experience through clinical practicums at the USA Speech and Hearing Center and various community sites, including private practices, hospitals, and schools. The program spans 9 semesters, including three semesters of a full-time clinical externship, meeting the requirements for national certification (CCC-A) and Alabama State Licensure. Competitive Graduate Assistantships are available annually.
Applications are accepted after August 1, with enrollment beginning in the Summer Semester. The preferred deadline for receipt of application materials is December 15, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Decisions are made as complete applications are received.
Why Choose Our Program?
- Accelerated Completion: Earn your degree in three years without compromising the quality of academic and clinical training, allowing you to save on tuition and living expenses while starting your career sooner.
- Comprehensive Academic and Clinical Training: Gain expertise in both foundational and specialized areas, including vestibular assessment & treatments, electrophysiological measures (e.g., ABR, ECochG, ASSR), cochlear implants, and central auditory processing disorders.
- Diverse Clinical Placements: Experience a variety of clinical settings, including an in-house speech and hearing clinic, hospitals, private practice, and ENT clinics to prepare for a versatile career.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Receive mentorship and support from experienced faculty.
- Beautiful Facilities with State-of-the-Art Equipment: Train in modern facilities equipped with the latest technology, ensuring you have the best resources for your education. We have multiple designated student work areas and spaces.
Join us and embark on a fulfilling career in audiology, making a difference in the lives of individuals with hearing and balance disorders.
- Complete the application process online through the Council of Academic Programs in
Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service for Clinical
Education in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CSDCAS). The preferred deadline
for receipt of application materials is December 15; however, applications will be
accepted and reviewed on a rolling timeline to begin the program in the Summer semester.
Applicants are responsible for verifying that all reference forms and official transcripts
have been received by CSDCAS.
- Applicants can choose to submit their official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score to
increase the competitiveness of their application, including a score for the Analytical
Writing section. Submitted GRE scores should have been taken within 5 years of the
application date. Send your GRE scores from ETS to Department code 2691.
- Submit $75.00 administration fee directly to the Department of Speech Pathology and
Audiology. Applications will not be reviewed until the application fee has been received.
- After you have been accepted into the graduate program, submit the $250 nonrefundable
matriculation fee directly to the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology using
the link provided in your acceptance letter. Submission of this fee will reserve your
seat in the class and must be paid on or before April 15. Upon matriculation into
the program, this fee will be applied to your first semester tuition.
Please see the USA Bulletin for the Degree Requirements and the Course Descriptions.
Please see the .pdf below for the Model Curriculum.
Praxis Exam pass rate and the on-time and overall program completion rate outcomes for MS SLP and AuD graduates for the past 5 academic years are presented below.
Student Achievement Data
On-time Program Completion Rates
| Reporting Period (Academic Year) |
Speech Language Pathology | Audiology | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Completed within Expected Tmeframe |
% Completed within Expected Timeframe |
# Completed within Expected Timeframe |
% Completed within Expected Timeframe |
|
| 2022-2023 | 23 | 96% | 11 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 25 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 96% | 9 | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 25 | 100% | 9 | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 26 | 100% | 11 | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 21 | 95% | 11 | 100% |
Praxis Pass Rates
| Reporting Period (Academic Year) |
Speech Language Pathology | Audiology | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Taking the Exam |
# Passed the Exam |
% Passed Exam Rate |
# Taking the Exam |
# Passed the Exam |
% Passed Exam Rate |
|
| 2022-2023 | 24 | 24 | 100% | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 25 | 25 | 100% | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 24 | 100% | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 25 | 25 | 100% | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 26 | 26 | 100% | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 21 | 21 | 100% | 11 | 11 | 100% |
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology {residential} at the University of South Alabama is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.
The AuD program meets the requirements for licensure in Alabama. We have not made a determination regarding whether the program meets licensure requirements in other states.