Program Curriculum
The program requires a minimum of 104 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
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 4 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 6 calendar years of initial admission. A minimum of 104 semester credit hours is required for completion of the program.
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 I | 1 |
| AUDI 5043 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems I | 3 |
| AUDI 5053 | Acoustics and Psychoacoustics | 3 |
| AUDI 5113 | Amplification I | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 14 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory II | 1 |
| AUDI 5073 | Advanced Diagnostic Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5103 | Hearing Disorders and Genetics | 3 |
| AUDI 5193 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems II | 3 |
| AUDI 5223 | Amplification II | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 14 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5013 | Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice | 3 |
| AUDI 5222 | Professional Issues & Ethics | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 1 |
| 6 | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory III | 1 |
| AUDI 5083 | Clinical Electrophysiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5153 | Pediatric Diagnostic Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5192 | Cultural Competence in Audiology | 2 |
| AUDI 5342 | Tinnitus & Hyperacusis | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 13 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory IV | 1 |
| AUDI 5212 | Hearing Conservation | 2 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 1 |
| AUDI 5173 | Counseling in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| AUDI 5233 | Pediatric Amplification and Intervention | 3 |
| AUDI 5263 | Balance in Adults & Children | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 15 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5232 | Audiology: Practice Management | 2 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 2 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 6 | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5033 | Educational Audiology | 3 |
| AUDI 5273 | Implant Device Technology | 3 |
| AUDI 5283 | Gerontology in Audiology | 2 |
| AUDI 5361 | Directed Research | 1 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 11 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5041 | Clinical Laboratory V | 1 |
| AUDI 5063 | Auditory Processing | 2 |
| AUDI 5203 | Topics in Audiology | 1 |
| AUDI 5243 | Audiologic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| AUDI 5401 | Audiology Practicum | 2 |
| 9 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship (Practicum) | 4 |
| 4 | ||
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship | 6 |
| 6 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUDI 5461 | Clinical Externship | 6 |
| 6 | ||
| TOTAL | 104 |
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 65 credits of classroom courses, 4 credits of directed research with successful completion of a capstone project, 5 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 (ASHA) (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 (8) 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 ASHA or ABA certification, and up to 30 credits may be transferred from ASHA accredited programs). Proof of current state licensure in audiology and/or national certification in audiology (CCC-A or ABA) must be provided at the time of application.
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 ASHA 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.
