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Learning Outcomes

Graduating AuD students will:

• be able to accurately identify, diagnose, prevent, quantify, and treat hearing and balance disorders affecting both children and adults;
• understand the importance of and be able to implement patient- and family-centered, evidence-based approaches to identify, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders affecting individuals of all ages; and
• become leaders—nationally and internationally—driving innovation, shaping the future of the profession, and disseminating information about the consequences of untreated hearing and balance disorders as well as the importance of early intervention and prevention.

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) requires 89 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must earn a minimum UI cumulative grade-point average of 3.00. The AuD is the entry-level degree for individuals who wish to work as audiologists in the United States.

The four-year AuD program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science, communication sciences and disorders, or another baccalaureate degree through which they completed the required course prerequisites for the AuD program. 

The Doctor of Audiology requires the following coursework.

Core Courses

The following courses must be taken on an A–F graded basis.

The following courses may be completed with a grade of S. 

Additional Audiology Courses

Students complete at least 38 s.h. in additional audiology courses, primarily consisting of required clinical rotations and the advanced externship. They can also enroll in elective courses if needed to reach the minimum 89 s.h. required for the degree.

Clinical Rotations

Students complete eight enrollments of clinical rotations selected from CSD:5314 Audiology Student Teaching, CSD:5315 Clinical Rotations in Audiology, and CSD:5415 Outplacement Clinical Supervised Rotations in Audiology. The individualized combination of these eight enrollments is selected with the permission of the director of clinical programs in audiology.

Advanced Externship

Students are required to enroll in CSD:6316 Advanced Externship in Audiology two times: during the fall and spring semesters of their fourth year in the AuD program. Students who meet the requirements for the MS in audiology may be awarded the MS en passant in order to obtain temporary licensure if needed to complete the clinical externship. See the MS in audiology in this section of the catalog for more information.

Elective Courses

Students who need additional credits to reach a total of 89 s.h. earn this credit through elective courses or additional clinical rotations. Students work with their academic advisor when selecting electives.

The following courses count as electives. They are also able to take courses numbered 3000 or above in departments outside of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD).

AuD/PhD in Speech and Hearing Science

For students who are enrolled in the AuD program but interested in research, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a combined Doctor of Audiology/Doctor of Philosophy program. This option is appropriate for students who have more applied research interests but would like to work in academics.

The combined program requires 131 s.h. of coursework. Students must satisfy all the clinical practicum experiences required for the AuD as well as all of the milestones required for the traditional PhD. Completion time for the two degrees varies but is typically seven years. Details on applying for the combined program can be found in "Admission" in this section of the catalog. For more information, contact the director of PhD studies.

Graduate education prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized fields. At the University of Iowa, the Graduate College advocates for student-centered graduate education and supports equitable application of rules and policies across graduate programs.

Academics

University of Iowa graduate credentials are regulated by policies and requirements found in the Graduate College Manual of Rules and Regulations. This includes minimum grade-point average (GPA) requirements for academic standing and degree conferral. The Graduate College sets the minimum requirement. Individual graduate programs may establish higher GPA requirements.

Admissions

Graduate student applicants must meet admission requirements for both the Graduate College and the program to which they have applied. University of Iowa graduate admission requirements are published by the Graduate College and on the Graduate Admissions website.

Financial Support

Graduate students might be eligible for financial support. Several contingencies apply, including degree program and award type, satisfactory progress toward degree, satisfactory completion of all duties related to an appointment, and availability of funding. Graduate students should inquire directly with their program for more information about funding availability. The Graduate Student Employment Standards govern the employment relationship between the University of Iowa and all graduate teaching and research assistants in all matters except wages, which are covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement or the conditions of an applicable federal grant.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

Admission to the program is competitive and each applicant's credentials are considered in relation to the credentials of others in the applicant pool. Individuals with an undergraduate grade-point average below 3.00 are rarely admitted.

The deadline for application is Jan. 15. All applications to the AuD program must be submitted through the Central Application Service for Communication Science and Disorders (CSDCAS).

Students interested in admission to the combined AuD/PhD program are required to initially apply to the AuD program and be admitted. At the end of their second year in the AuD program, they may formally request permission to change their degree objective. If the faculty approves and a mentor is available, students transition into the AuD/PhD program.

For detailed information regarding the evaluation of applicants, application materials and requirements, and other matters, see Graduate Programs on the department's website.

The AuD program provides students with excellent preparation for a career as an audiologist. There continues to be a strong demand for audiologists nationwide and it is consistently ranked highly in “best job” surveys. Graduates are often hired as faculty in positions at universities, in industry and clinical positions, and in research settings.

Sample Plan of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Doctor of Audiology, AuD

a

Students must complete specific requirements in the University of Iowa Graduate College after program admission. Refer to the Graduate College website and the Manual of Rules and Regulations for more information.

b

Must be taken on an A-F graded basis.

c

Students complete eight enrollments of clinical rotations selected from CSD:5314. CSD:5315, and CSD:5415. The individualized combination of these eight enrollments is selected with the permission of the director of clinical programs in audiology.

d

Take three times for 1 s.h. each.

e

Take two times for 2 s.h. each.