Doctoral Degree in Audiology
Degree: Doctor of Audiology
Major: Audiology
Hours: 99
Audiology Degree Overview
The Doctor of Audiology Degree at 91制片厂 prepares you for work in a variety of settings including private clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, public schools, special needs institutions, patient homes and rehabilitation centers. CareerCast.com lists audiology as one of its top 20-rated careers for 2017, citing very low stress and very good projected growth.
This program offers comprehensive academic, research and clinical experience in a wide variety of settings. The Au.D. program opened in 2005, replacing the long-standing Master of Audiology degree program.
How to Apply
To apply for this degree program, you must have a Bachelor's degree in communication disorders or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Those without a background must complete leveling coursework prior to applying.
All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or related field (speech and hearing science; communication sciences and disorders; audiology; speech-language pathology; speech pathology; speech pathology and audiology, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution
- All official transcripts from previous institutions.
- All applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA as calculated by CSDCAS.
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- ApplyTexas Application
Audiology Courses You May Take
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices and Instrumentation: An introduction to evidence-based clinical practices and audiological instrumentation. Preparatory for clinical practicum, as students learn to perform and interpret routine audiological procedures. Students are required to locate and apply modern research to typical clinical evaluations. Didactic lectures and hands-on laboratory experience are combined. Professional expectations, infection control, scope of practice, and ethics are discussed.
Introduction to Hearing Aids: This course provides an introduction to amplification, acoustics, fitting principles, and related components. Direct practice in electroacoustic analyses of hearing aids, ear impressions, and hearing aid and ear mold modification and repair will be completed. Didactic lectures will be combined with hands-on experience to augment understanding of principles discussed.
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics: The study of acoustics (physics of sound) and psychoacoustics (perception of sound) are covered. The aim of this course is an understanding of the comprehensive physical, physiological, and cognitive issues related to production of sound and listening. Principles and application of acoustics and psychoacoustics as they apply to clinical audiology and communication are provided.
Cochlear Implants: Theoretical and applied principles in selection of and programming of multiple types of cochlear implants, candidacy evaluation and criteria, device considerations, and assessment of outcomes using evidence based outcome measure techniques. Mapping strategies (including hands on clinical patient interactions), outcome measures, aural rehabilitation and speech and language learning in populations using implantable devices are discussed.
Advanced Hearing Aids: This course is designed to build upon knowledge from SPHS 6312 (Introduction to Hearing Aids). It will further expand and augment skills for hearing aid and assistive device selection, programing, fitting, orientation, and certification for populations across the lifespan. Didactic lectures and direct lab experiences will be provided.
Career Paths for Audiology
Employment of audiologists is projected to grow 29% through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. An aging baby-boom population and growing life expectancies will continue to increase the demand for most healthcare services. Hearing loss and balance disorders become more prevalent as people age, so the aging population is likely to increase demand for audiologists. The early identification and diagnosis of hearing disorders in infants also may spur employment growth. Advances in hearing aid design, such as smaller size and the reduction of feedback, may make such devices more appealing as a means to minimize the effects of hearing loss. This may lead to more demand for audiologists.
Primary Careers
Audiologist
- Audiology
- Patient care/insurance
- Practice management
- Research and development
- Speech and hearing facilities
- Physicians
- Healthcare practitioners
- Hospitals and clinics
- Schools
- Health retail businesses