Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctor of Audiology Program

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program at Nova Southeastern University is designed to prepare students for a career in audiology, with a focus on clinical practice and research. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE).

Program Overview

The Au.D. program is a three-year doctoral program that consists of 119 post-baccalaureate credit hours. The program includes coursework, clinical practicum, and research experiences. Students will gain a deep understanding of the auditory and vestibular systems, as well as the principles of audiology practice.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Au.D. program, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completed coursework in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) or a related field
• Submitted official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement
• Optional: GRE scores

Curriculum

The Au.D. curriculum includes coursework in:

• Auditory anatomy and physiology
• Auditory electrophysiology
• Vestibular evaluation and treatment
• Amplification and hearing aids
• Audiologic rehabilitation
• Research methods and statistics
• Professional issues and ethics

Course List

• AUD 5010: Neuroscience of Audiology
• AUD 5070: Research Methods I: Introduction
• AUD 5301: Diagnostics I: Audiologic Diagnostic Procedures Across the Lifespan
• AUD 5301L: Diagnostics I Lab
• AUD 5302: Acoustics and Instrumentation
• AUD 5304: Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory & Vestibular Mechanisms
• AUD 5305: Psychoacoustics
• AUD 5306: Speech Perception
• AUD 5402: Introduction to Auditory Electrophysiology
• AUD 5403L: Introduction to Auditory Electrophysiology Lab
• AUD 5404: Introduction to Vestibular Evaluation
• AUD 5404L: Introduction to Vestibular Evaluation Lab
• AUD 5405: Overview of Amplification I
• AUD 5405L: Amplification I Lab
• AUD 5410: Navigating the Audiology Professional Landscape
• AUD 6310: Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation
• AUD 6402: Diagnostics II: Site of Lesion
• AUD 6402L: Diagnostics II Laboratory
• AUD 6404: Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies
• AUD 6406: Overview of Amplification II
• AUD 6406L: Amplification II Lab
• AUD 6408: Auditory Processing Evaluation and Treatment
• AUD 6502: Hearing Conservation
• AUD 6504: Implantable Hearing Technologies
• AUD 6508: Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment
• AUD 6510: Clinic I
• AUD 6511: Clinic II
• AUD 6512: Clinic III
• AUD 7031: Geriatric Audiology
• AUD 7051: Research Methods in Audiology II
• AUD 7071: Biochemistry and Pharmacology for Audiology
• AUD 7075: Counseling in Audiology
• AUD 7079: Ethics, Coding, and Reimbursement for Audiology
• AUD 7080: Practice Management for Audiology
• AUD 7090: Leadership and Professionalism in Audiology
• AUD 7100: Advanced Seminar in Amplification
• AUD 7120: Advanced Auditory Electrophysiology
• AUD 7130: Pediatric Audiology
• AUD 7135: Pediatric Audiologic (Re)Habilitation
• AUD 7160: Advanced Vestibular Evaluation and Treatment
• AUD 7165: Vestibular Specialty Seminar (elective)
• AUD 7194: Audiology Clinical Grand Rounds
• AUD 7607: Internship I
• AUD 7608: Internship II
• AUD 7610: Externship I
• AUD 7611: Externship II
• AUD 7612: Externship III

Externship Sites

The Au.D. program has established relationships with various externship sites, including:

• Advanced Audiology, Coral Springs, FL
• Atlantic Hearing, Balance, and Tinnitus Center, Port Orange, FL
• Active Life Hearing, Boynton Beach, FL
• Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood, FL
• South Florida ENT Associates, Hollywood and Miami, FL
• USF Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
• University of Miami Ear Institute, Miami, FL
• West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, Palm Beach, FL
• ENT and Allergy Associates, Boca Raton, FL
• Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.
• Alexandria Hearing, Massa Associates, Alexandria, VA
• Phoenix VA Healthcare System, Phoenix, AZ
• Centre for Advanced Hearing & Balance Testing, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Program Outcomes

The graduate earning an Au.D. from the NSU Audiology Department will be able to:

• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in diagnostic assessment methodology and the interpretation of diagnostic test results with a variety of clinical populations.
• Develop and implement a plan for audiologic management and treatment based on clinical assessment data with a variety of clinical populations.
• Collaborate and/or counsel effectively with patients, family members, care givers, and other professionals.
• Evaluate and critically apply current research to determine and enhance clinical efficacy.
• Demonstrate ability to assume a leadership role in professional, clinical, and scholarly activities.
• Apply appropriate technologies to accomplish research, diagnosis, interpretation, management, and treatment activities.

Student Outcome Data

• Pass Rate: Praxis Examination in Audiology: 96% (3-year average)
• Employment Rate in Profession: 100% (3-year average)
• Program Completion Rate: 83.64% (3-year average)

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program at Nova Southeastern University meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US protectorates. However, state licensure or certification requirements can vary, and it is the student's responsibility to familiarize themselves with the specific requirements for their desired state of practice.