Program Overview

Doctor of Audiology Program

The Doctor of Audiology program at Vanderbilt University provides future audiologists with expert faculty engagement, numerous clinical training opportunities, and cutting-edge research experiences in hearing healthcare.

Program Highlights

• Become a leader in an emerging field: Audiology is a relatively new healthcare profession concerned with the study, assessment, and treatment of both normal and disordered hearing.
• Access superior clinical training: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine matches students' interests to training in all major areas of clinical audiology under the tutelage of clinical experts.
• Engage in a capstone project: Third-year AuD students complete a Capstone Project either traditional research or an in-depth review of a specialized audiology topic.
• Choose from two specialty tracks: Specialty tracks are available in pediatric audiology or vestibular sciences, including a Maymester practicum experience.

Program Statistics

• 100% employment rate for graduates
• 100% pass rate for Praxis exam
• 90% on-time completion rate
• Up to 70% of students receive financial support
• Ranked #1 program nationally since 2009

Specialty Tracks in Audiology

• Pediatric Audiology: Students enrolled in this track will have additional coursework and practicum experience that will prepare them to work with infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Vestibular Sciences: Students who choose this track will gain specialized skills in the assessment of the peripheral and central vestibular system along with an understanding of rehabilitative options available to patients with either unilateral or bilateral vestibular system impairments.

Accreditation Information

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology (residential) at Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.