Program Curriculum

The Doctor of Audiology Program requires a minimum of 104 graduate semester credit 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 at 501-569-3155.

Post-Baccalaureate Track

Students must have earned at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. This track is designed to be completed in four years (including three summers with a common entry point in the fall). Exceptions to these timelines may occur on an individual basis. All work must be completed within six calendar years of initial admission. A minimum of 104 semester credit hours is required for completion of the program.

Sample Degree Plan

The following sample degree plan demonstrates a program that meets the credit minimum.

Year One Fall

Year One Spring

Year One Summer

Year Two Fall

Year Two Spring

Year Two Summer

Year Three Fall

Year Three Spring

Year Three Summer

Year Four Fall

Year Four Spring

Curriculum Summary

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 Doctor of Audiology Program 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 65 credits of classroom courses, four credits of directed research with successful completion of a capstone project, five credits of clinical laboratory, 13 credits of practicum, and 16 credits of clinical externship during the final academic year.

Post-Master’s Track

Students must have earned a master’s degree in audiology, communication sciences and disorders, or the equivalent approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (at least 36 semester credits of graduate level courses specified by the department). Admission to the post-master’s 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 calendar years of initial admission. A minimum of 118 semester credits are required for graduation (28 credits of clinical practicum will be waived for those who can provide proof of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology certification, and up to 30 credits may be transferred from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited programs). Proof of current state licensure in audiology and/or national certification in audiology (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology or American Board of Audiology) must be provided at the time of application.

Program Completion

Successful completion of all program requirements for either track qualifies the student as eligible for audiology licensure in all 50 states and to sit for the Praxis Examination in Audiology, a key component of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification standards. Successful completion of the program does not itself ensure licensure and/or certification. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with state licensure and national certification requirements.

Textbooks

The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.