Audiology, AUD
for the degree of Doctor of Audiology in Audiology
The Doctor of Audiology program is not accepting applications for the academic year 2025-2026.
The clinical Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program ensures clinical competence in audiology necessary for employment in healthcare and educational settings, private practice, or industry. Successful completion of this program ensures that the student has met the academic and clinical requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification in audiology. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
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Admission
Although a B.A./B.S. in the field is not required for admission to the clinical M.A. or Au.D. programs, recommended background includes undergraduate credit in the following areas or their equivalents: phonetics, anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, hearing science, speech science, speech pathology, audiology, and aural rehabilitation. The M.A. and Au.D. programs begin in the fall only.
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Graduate Teaching Experience
Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience in this program.
for the degree of Doctor of Audiology in Audiology
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook.
Minimum required major and supporting course work : Didactic coursework requires 58 hours.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 96 hours.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course must be taken if an equivalent is not taken during the bachelor's program. | 0-2 | |
| SHS 570 | Evidence-Based Practice in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic Coursework: | ||
| 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 |
| SHS 551 | Auditory Electrophysiology I | 4 |
| SHS 552 | Diagnosing Hearing Impairment in Infants and Children | 3 |
| SHS 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 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 |
| SHS 592 | Prosem Spch & Hear Sci (Must be taken twice) | 0 |
| Clinical practica | 34 | |
| SHS 557 | Advanced Clinical Practicum in Audiological Assessment and Rehabilitation | 22 |
| SHS 595 | Audiology Clinical Practicum Full-Time Externship (Minimum 12 credits) | 12 |
| Doctoral/Capstone Project | 4 | |
| SHS 593 | Special Problems (Capstone Project) | |
| Total Hours | 96 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| 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 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Doctor of Audiology in Audiology
Students will demonstrate academic knowledge and skills in:
- The foundations of the practice of audiology, including principles and practices derived from the study of hearing and balance in normal and disordered populations across the lifespan.
- The ability to work as independent clinicians, for the prevention, identification, assessment, and intervention of hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan.
- The ability to advocate, consult, and educate on behalf of individuals with hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan.
- The ability to critically review and discuss research evidence and apply this ability to evidence-based practice for audiological services.
for the degree of Doctor of Audiology in Audiology
Graduate Degree Programs in Speech & Hearing Science
Graduate Degree Programs
The department offers programs leading to the Master of Arts, Doctor of Audiology, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, with specialization in various aspects of audiology and speech-language pathology. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science offers graduate programs of study in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech, language, and hearing science. The department prepares scientists and professionals who specialize in the study of perception and production of spoken, written, signed, and alternative communication and communication disorders, as well as dysphagia. Graduate degrees are offered at the master's and doctoral levels.
for the degree of Doctor of Audiology in Audiology
Department of Speech & Hearing Science
Department Head: Pamela Hadley, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies: Brian Monson, Ph.D.
Graduate Support: Andrea Paceley
Department of Speech & Hearing Science website
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901 South Sixth Street, Room 103, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-2230
shs@illinois.edu
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