Program Overview

Doctorate in Audiology

Overview

Wichita State's doctor of audiology (AuD) program prepares students for a high-demand career in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing problems. The program offers a variety of applied-learning experiences at the WSU Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, in settings throughout Kansas' health care hub, and at other clinical settings across the United States.

Admission to the Program

Consideration for program admission requires:

• Application to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) including official transcripts from all institutions attended, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents
• Application for admission to the WSU Graduate School, including unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended

Curriculum

The program requires a minimum of 88 credit hours of didactic and clinical courses (91 credit hours if research project option 2 is selected) and 9 hours including American Sign Language, normal development of speech and language, and aural rehabilitation. All students must enroll in a clinical practicum course each semester and complete annual HIPAA training.

Careers

A graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from Wichita State will put students on the path toward a high-paying, high-demand career in audiology—with employment in a wide range of settings from local schools and clinics to large health care facilities.

Similar Programs

• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Master's)
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Doctorate)