How long is the Doctor of Audiology Program?
The Doctor of Audiology Program is four years (11 semesters): three years of academic course work with short-term clinical practicum experiences and a fourth-year externship.
How many students are in each class?
Each class in the Doctor of Audiology Program usually consists of nine students.
Can out-of-state students apply and be accepted to the Doctor of Audiology Program?
Out-of-state students can apply and be accepted into the Doctor of Audiology Program.
When can I come for a tour of the campus?
Consider signing up for one of the scheduled information sessions about the Doctor of Audiology Program. We offer information sessions online via Zoom and also in person. If those dates will not work, we would be happy to schedule an alternative visit, if possible. Call the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at 501-320-7300.
Can I work while going to the Doctor of Audiology Program?
We encourage students in the Doctor of Audiology Program to focus on their studies, but if they must work, limit the number of hours worked per week to no more than five to 15 hours. This will certainly apply to students who have a graduate assistantship.
What hours will I be in attendance at school while enrolled in the Doctor of Audiology Program?
Students in the Doctor of Audiology Program will be busy in graduate school with both classroom and clinic demands on their time that would require them to be on campus or at their clinical sites. Most program-related activities occur during normal work hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), but there may be times when a course or clinical practicum extends into the early evening. On occasion, there will also be required events that occur on weekday evenings or weekends. These will be announced in advance.
What is the deadline for admission applications?
Please see the How to Apply page for current application deadlines for the Doctor of Audiology Program.
When do classes begin?
Students are admitted to the Doctor of Audiology Program once a year for the fall semester and classes begin in August.
Is it “hard” to get accepted into the Doctor of Audiology Program?
Admission to the Doctor of Audiology Program is competitive and based on academic achievement, academic aptitude, leadership and professionalism and written and oral communication. The way we gauge these factors is based on a variety of information, including a minimum overall undergraduate GPA or GPA in the major or last 60 hours of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, recommendation letters, your personal statement and resume, and interview if requested.
Should I send a college transcript for all college coursework?
When applying to the Doctor of Audiology Program, we require transcripts from all post-secondary institutions where you have taken college or graduate-level courses.
Is financial aid available?
Interested individuals may contact the Financial Aid Office at 501-686-5451 for information concerning available grants, loans and scholarships in the UAMS College of Health Professions.
Contact the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at 501-320-7300 for information regarding a limited number of graduate assistantships and other forms of financial assistance in the department.
Do I have to have every prerequisite course completed before I can apply for admission?
At the time of application to the Doctor of Audiology Program, all prerequisite coursework does not have to be completed. Undergraduate students usually apply during their senior year, and some applicants may have come from programs unrelated to audiology or speech pathology (see next question).
What undergraduate courses are recommended?
Please visit the Admission Requirements page to view the coursework required for admission to the Doctor of Audiology Program.
If I am past the traditional college age, am I too old to enter the profession of audiology?
There are no age requirements for admission to our Doctor of Audiology Program or the profession of audiology.
Is audiology a field for women only?
There are no gender requirements for the profession of audiology.
Are audiologists at risk for infectious diseases?
Audiologists are at no greater risk than any other health care professional. Policies and procedures for infection control are consistent with universal precautions as the standard of care for both on-campus and off-campus clinical rotations.
How many students are admitted to the Doctor of Audiology Program and how many apply?
Each year we admit between eight and 12 students to the Doctor of Audiology Program. Since the inception of the program in 2006, we typically receive between 40 and 100 applications during each admission cycle.
Is the Doctor of Audiology Program clinical or research-based?
We implement evidence-based practices for all clinical experiences in the Doctor of Audiology Program. Students have the opportunity and are encouraged to participate in research activities in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology. All students are required to complete a capstone research project.
Is the Doctor of Audiology Program more focused in one area over the other? (e.g., geriatrics vs. pediatrics; hospital vs. private practice)
Student practicum experience in the Doctor of Audiology Program will be tailored to meet certain minimums, with some flexibility in shaping the clinical experiences toward the student’s long-term goals. The Doctor of Audiology is a generalist degree and our program offers a variety of clinical experiences and provides students with a well-rounded education.
What makes your Doctor of Audiology Program stand out from other programs?
The clinical and research resources of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make the Doctor of Audiology Program stand out. Additional support for this program comes through other cooperating clinical partners within the Little Rock urban area and around the state, including the Arkansas Children’s system and the Central Arkansas Veteran’s Healthcare System. The program is accredited through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and is also accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a continuing education sponsor.
Our program is unique in Arkansas in the following ways:
- It is the only Doctor of Audiology program in the state of Arkansas.
- There is a balanced mix of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Audiology faculty who provide both clinical and classroom teaching.
- All students complete a small-scale mentored capstone research project (not a thesis or dissertation). A thesis option is available to interested students.