Audiology (Residential), AuD

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) entry-level program at ASHS is designed to prepare professionals to become skilled in a wide variety of diagnostic, rehabilitative, habilitative, and related areas of the profession and practice of audiology. The entry leval AuD program at ASHS incorporates basic science education with clinical education through a combination of on-campus classes, clinical rotations, and computer-based education. Graduates will be prepared to handle the extensive scope of audiologic care, including the diagnosis and management of auditory and/or vestibular system deficits for all ages, tinnitus management, hearing conservation, and neuro-audiologic examination, as well as the management and business aspects of audiology. Graduates of the program will be eligible for state licensure in audiology.

Length of Program

The entry-level, residential AuD degree program is a four-year post baccalaureate program that includes three years of didactic and laboratory course work and clinical experiences in addition to one year of full-time clinical rotations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 216 quarter-credit hours to obtain the residential AuD degree.

Admissions

Application Process

Applicants who are interested in the Doctor of Audiology program can locate an online application at http://www.atsu.edu/application/ashs/eaud/ or may contact Admissions at admissions@atsu.edu or 866.626.2878 ext. 2237.

Application Deadline

Applicants for the Doctor of Audiology entry-level degree program should apply by February 1 to be included in the initial screening and selection process. All subsequent applications will be considered on a rolling admissions basis until remaining openings are filled.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the entry-level AuD program must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation.

1. Applicants are required to meet all ATSU and ASHS general admission requirements
2. Applicants must have achieved an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 or an overall grade point of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study.
   1. Applicants must have achieved a grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate science courses.
3. Applicants will have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
4. Candidates will have completed the following prerequisite coursework:
   1. Biology - (e.g., biology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, histology, cell biology, genetics) Minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter hours
   2. English (e.g., composition, grammar, literature): Minimum of 6 semester/8 quarter hours
   3. Humanities (e.g., philosophy, religion, literature, fine arts, logic, ethics, foreign language, history): Minimum of 6 semester/8 quarter hours
   4. College algebra or higher: Minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter hours
   5. Social sciences (e.g., general psychology, sociology, anthropology): Minimum of 9 semester/12 quarter hours
   6. Physical science (e.g., chemistry, physics, electronics, geology): Minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter hours.
5. Applicants are required to submit all official college or academic transcripts.
6. Students must obtain and maintain CPR certification. Verification must be submitted to ASHS prior to enrollment.
7. Applicants are required to submit complete and official scores for one of the following tests: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), Optometry Aptitude Test (OAT), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), or Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT). The GRE code for ASHS is 3743 (there is no department code).
   1. This requirement will be waived for those applicants who have earned a graduate degree from an accredited institution. Test scores are required and reviewed as part of the application process; however, there are no minimum or cut-off scores used for the test data.
8. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation as specified in the application document. New letters of recommendation must be submitted for each application year.
9. Applicants must submit a personal resume following the guidelines in the application instructions.
10. ASHS and many of its clinical affiliations require criminal background checks on matriculants and students to ensure the safety of patients and employees. The checks are conducted by a vendor selected by ATSU. The student will pay the cost of the criminal background check directly to the vendor. Failure to comply with this mandate will result in denial to matriculate. A matriculant with a positive criminal background screen will be reviewed.
11. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to the Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T Still University. See the ASHS English Proficiency section for more details.
12. Applicants are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing. All curricula require extensive computer usage.
    1. See the Minimum Technology Specifications  under the General Admission Requirements section.

Applicants who are considered potential candidates will be required to participate in an interview. Personal interviews conducted on-site are preferred; however, interviews also may be conducted by telephone or web-based format.

Transfer Credit

The entry-level AuD program will consider a transfer of credit for applicants in good standing from an accredited U.S. graduate school. Students may transfer up to 3 courses (9 quarter credit hours), unless otherwise specified in future articulation agreements. The applicant must be interviewed, accepted for admission, pay all appropriate fees, and submit the ATSU Application to Transfer Academic Credit prior to receiving transfer credit.

The decision whether or not to grant a transfer of credits is dependent on:

1. the content of the course,
2. the credit hours awarded for the course,
3. when the course was taken (no more than 7 years prior to the request to transfer),
4. what the course will replace within the program’s curriculum, and
5. the grade received (letter grade “B” or better required).

Clinical clock hours are not transferable. Due to the program’s prescribed and sequential nature, the transfer of course work credits will not result in an accelerated completion of the degree.

The Department Chair will review the Application to Transfer Academic Credit and make a determination within 30 days of receiving the completed application packet. If you have questions concerning this process, please contact the Department Chair.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Doctor of Audiology degree, all students must:

1. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in clinical and research rotations.
2. Pass all courses with a passing grade (“C” or better, “P” for Pass/Fail courses) all prescribed courses for credit.
3. Meet all Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) proficiencies.
4. Complete satisfactorily second and third year comprehensive examinations.
5. Discharge all financial obligations to ATSU