Program Curriculum
The program requires a minimum of 118 graduate semester credit (SC) hours. Students should expect to travel two to four hours away from central Arkansas for practicum experiences during their second and third years. A degree is awarded upon successful completion of all academic and practicum requirements for the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. More specific information about program requirements can be obtained by contacting the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology (501-569-3155).
Post-Baccalaureate Track
- 72 SC of classroom coursework
- 6 SC in directed research with successful completion of a research project
- 11 SC of clinical laboratory work
- 13 SC of practicum
- 16 SC of clinical externship during the final academic year
- Practical examinations at the end of each academic year (must be successfully completed to continue in program)
- Written examinations at the end of the first and second academic years (must be passed to continue in program)
- Successful completion of a comprehensive written and oral examination is required prior to placement for the 4th year externship experience
The post-baccalaureate Au.D. degree is designed to be completed in four years (including three summers, with a common entry point in the fall semester). Exceptions to these timelines may occur on an individual basis. All work must be completed within eight (8) calendar years of initial admission.
The following sample degree plan demonstrates a program that meets the credit minimum.
| Course # | Title | Semester Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5023 | Basic Diagnostic Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5043 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems I | 3 |
| AUDI 5053 | Acoustics and Psychoacoustics | 3 |
| AUDI 5113 | Instrumentation in Audiology and Speech Pathology | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 14 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5073 | Advanced Diagnostic Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5103 | Medical Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5193 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems II | 3 |
| AUDI 5223 | Amplification | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 14 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5013 | Research Methods in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5063 | Auditory Processing | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 7 | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5083 | Clinical Electrophysiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5153 | Pediatric Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5162 | Genetics of Hearing Loss | 2 |
| AUDI 5253 | Amplification II | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 14 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5212 | Hearing Conservation | 2 |
| AUDI 5233 | Pediatric Amplification and Intervention | 3 |
| AUDI 5243 | Audiologic Rehabilitation: Adult | 3 |
| AUDI 5263 | Evaluation and Treatment of the Balance System | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 14 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5232 | Audiology: Practice Management | 2 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 7 | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5033 | Educational Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5273 | Implant Device Technology | 3 |
| AUDI 5283 | Gerontology in Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 14 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5173 | Counseling in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| AUDI 5183 | Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| AUDI 5192 | Cultural Competence in Audiology | 2 |
| AUDI 5222 | Professional Issues in Audiology and Speech Pathology | 2 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 15 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research (if not complete)* | (1) |
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship (Practicum) | 4 |
| 5 | ||
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research (if not complete)* | (1) |
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship | 6 |
| 7 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory | 1 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research (if not complete)* | (1) |
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship | 6 |
| 7 | ||
| TOTAL | 118 | |
| *These directed research credits are not included in total. | ||
Students will excel academically earning grades of “C” or better and at a minimum maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing. Consequences for not meeting these requirements are on a case-by-case basis as reviewed by the academic and clinical faculty, which may include repeating courses, academic probation and remediation, or dismissal from the program. The Au.D. academic handbook should be consulted for more specific information. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to earn the degree.
This course work represents a minimum of 72 credits of classroom courses, 6 credits in directed research with successful completion of a research project, 11 credits of clinical laboratory, 13 credits of practicum, and 16 credits of clinical externship during the final academic year.
Post-Master’s Track
- A minimum of 118 semester credits (SC) are required for graduation (28 SC of clinical practicum will be waived for those who can provide proof of ASHA certification, and up to 30 SC may be transferred from ASHA accredited programs).
- A research project will be required if evidence of satisfactory completion of a Master’s thesis is not provided (completion of a master’s level research project will not satisfy the research requirement).
Admission to the post-master’s Au.D. degree program can occur in any semester. The time to complete the program will vary depending on individual requirements. All work must be completed within eight (8) calendar years of initial admission.
