About the Degree Program
The Doctor of Audiology Program is a unique educational model that combines the academic and clinical resources of a major health sciences campus located in the Little Rock metro area of central Arkansas. It is a full-time four-year program with one cohort of students beginning each fall semester, and consists of a total of 11 semesters including three summers.
Learn MoreThe Profession of Audiology
Audiologists are health care professionals who are experts in the non-medical management of the auditory and balance systems. Audiologists evaluate hearing and hearing loss; recommend, fit, and verify personal amplification systems; and assist in school-based amplification decisions as well as many other activities.
Learn MoreInformation Sessions
The Doctor of Audiology Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.
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College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies
Hundreds of UAMS College of Health Professions students and their families joined faculty and staff May 17 to celebrate their pending graduation, first with an informal brunch and later with an afternoon hooding ceremony.
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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Spotlight on the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
The UAMS Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program is the only Au.D. program in Arkansas, dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate the dynamic and evolving field of audiology healthcare.
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Four New Leaders Helm Degree Programs
The 2024 academic year in the College of Health Professions began with new leaders at the helms of four different degree programs. They are Charia Hall, Kandy Salter, Angel Holland and Shayla Stinnett.
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Accreditation
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology {residential} at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161
Charia Hall, Au.D., CCC-A
Program Director
Email: CHall@UAMS.edu
Beverly Johnson
Executive Assistant I
Email: JohnsonBeverlyF@UAMS.edu
Physical Address
UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
4021 W. Eighth St.
Education Building South
Little Rock, AR 72204
Mailing Address
Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 711
Little Rock, AR 72205
Clinic Info
UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161
Email Madison Howe, Au.D., at MHowe@UAMS.edu