2023-2024 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 501-320-7300.

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

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 70103Amplification I3
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum1
AUDI 71133Acoustics and Psychoacoustics3
AUDI 71203Basic Diagnostic Audiology3
AUDI 71343Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems I3
AUDI 71401Clinical Laboratory I1
Total Hours14

Year One Spring

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum1
AUDI 71303Amplification II3
AUDI 71333Hearing Disorders and Genetics3
AUDI 71401Clinical Laboratory II1
AUDI 71743Advanced Diagnostic Audiology3
AUDI 71753Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems II3
Total Hours14

Year One Summer

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum1
AUDI 71103Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice3
AUDI 83342Professional Issues and Ethics2
Total Hours6

Year Two Fall

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum2
AUDI 71401Clinical Laboratory III1
AUDI 72192Cultural Competence in Audiology2
AUDI 72203Clinical Electrophysiology3
AUDI 72333Pediatric Diagnostic Audiology3
AUDI 72352Tinnitus and Hyperacusis2
Total Hours13

Year Two Spring

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum2
AUDI 7050VDirected Research1
AUDI 71401Clinical Laboratory IV1
AUDI 72103Counseling in Communication Disorders3
AUDI 72363Balance in Adults and Children3
AUDI 72392Hearing Conservation2
AUDI 72763Pediatric Amplification and Intervention3
Total Hours15

Year Two Summer

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VDirected Research2
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum2
AUDI 83302Audiology: Practice Management2
Total Hours6

Year Three Fall

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VDirected Research1
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum2
AUDI 72383Gerontology in Audiology2
AUDI 83353Educational Audiology3
AUDI 87303Implant Device Technology3
Total Hours11

Year Three Spring

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 7050VAudiology Practicum2
AUDI 71401Clinical Laboratory V1
AUDI 8310VTopics in Audiology1
AUDI 83303Auditory Processing2
AUDI 83373Audiologic Rehabilitation3
Total Hours9

Year Three Summer

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 8450VClinical Externship (Practicum)4
Total Hours4

Year Four Fall

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 8450VClinical Externship6
Total Hours6

Year Four Spring

Course IDCourse TitleSemester Credit Hours
AUDI 8450VClinical Externship6
Total Hours6

Curriculum Summary

SemesterHours
Year One Fall14
Year One Spring14
Year One Summer6
Year Two Fall13
Year Two Spring15
Year Two Summer6
Year Three Fall11
Year Three Spring9
Year Three Summer4
Year Four Fall6
Year Four Spring6
Total Program Hours104
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.