Program Overview

Doctor of Audiology (Doctoral)

Overview

The doctoral program in Audiology provides thorough training for a clinical career in audiology. Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the path of study blends coursework with clinical training. In class, you'll explore the nature, diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across the life span. In practicum, you'll accrue clinical experience at the department's in-house pediatric and adult hearing clinics and with off-campus practicum partners. The program's internationally recognized faculty offers impactful mentorship opportunities on your path to becoming a certified audiologist with state-of-the-art knowledge in assessment and treatment.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Biological & Biomedical Science

Minimum Credit Units

• 71 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science

Degree

• Doctor of Audiology

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 16.95%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 3.8581 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 6.06%
• Enrollment % Female: 93.94%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 15.15%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.