The four-year Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program builds on your bachelor’s degree. It combines science, technology, and hands-on training. This prepares you to become an independent audiologist.
We offer courses and lots of real-world clinical experience, both in our own active clinic and at diverse off-site locations. You can even join faculty in cutting-edge research. Our small program means you get plenty of attention from instructors.
Federal Disclosure for Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program
Our Doctor of Audiology program meets Illinois’ requirements for audiology licenses and certifications.
Planning to get licensed outside of Illinois? We highly recommend checking with that state’s licensing board before starting our program to make sure our curriculum fits their requirements.
Want to know if our program meets licensing rules in other states? Go to the office provost website and find your college. You’ll see information about each state’s requirements, resources, and who to contact.
Check the university’s policy to determine which state counts as your location. Be aware that you might need more than just our degree to get licensed.
Note: This disclosure is being made in compliance with federal regulation 34 CFR §668.43 (link opens in new window) and the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements Manual (link opens in new window.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology {residential} at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Curriculum and Requirements
Number of semesters: 11
Minimum hours required for graduation: 96 hours
Minimum GPA: 3.0
For more information about degree requirements contact the program director or refer to the university catalog.
Didactic Coursework
Didactic coursework requires 58 hours.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SHS 540 | Psychoacoustics | 3 |
| SHS 541 | Clinical Auditory Anat & Phys | 3 |
| SHS 542 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| SHS 543 | Business Planning in Audiology | 2 |
| SHS 550 | Assess Audition & Aud Disorder | 3 |
| SHAS 551 | Auditory Electrophysiology I | 4 |
| SHS 552 | Diag Hear Impair Infants Child | 3 |
| SHAS 553 | Amplification I | 3 |
| SHS 554 | Advanced Audiological Assess | 3 |
| SHS 556 | Amplification II | 3 |
| SHS 558 | Tinnitus | 2 |
| SHS 559 | Hearing Conservation | 2 |
| SHS 560 | Audiological Assessment Lab | 2 |
| SHS 561 | Medical Audiology | 3 |
| SHS 562 | Educational Audiology | 2 |
| SHS 563 | Amplification Lab | 2 |
| SHS 564 | Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SHS 570 | Quant Reasoning Spch Hear Sci | 2 |
| SHS 572 | Counseling in Comm Disorders | 2 |
| SHS 579 | Prof/Eth/Legal Issues AuD/SLP | 3 |
| SHS 580 | Cochlear Implants | 3 |
| SHS 581 | Auditory Processing Disorders | 2 |
| SHS 582 | Speech Communication, Aging, and Aural Rehabilitation | 2 |
Total Hours: 58
Clinical Practica
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SHS 557 | Adv Clin Prac Aud Assess Rehab | 1-8 (Minimum 22) |
| Audiology Clinical Practicum Full-Time Externship | Minimum 12 |
Total Hours: 34
Doctoral/Capstone Project
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SHS 593 | Special Problems (Capstone Project) | 1-8 |
Total Hours: 4
Other Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Masters Degree Required for Admission to AuD? No
- Qualifying Exam Required: Yes
- Preliminary Exam Required: Yes
- Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required: Yes
- Dissertation Deposit Required: No
Additional Information
Doctor of Audiology Admissions Information
The Doctor of Audiology program is not accepting applications. To learn more, please see our statement on the future of the AuD Program.
Tuition Information
For information on tuition and fee rates, visit the Office of the Registrar’s webpage.
Funding Opportunities
Our department provides financial aid, mainly through assistantships. These can be for research or teaching, and we offer them to a limited number of students. Doctoral students get first priority based on their qualifications and the department’s goals.
For other financial aid options based on your needs, apply through the university’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
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