Audiology (Online), AuD

[Transitional] Doctor of Audiology Program - online

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Arizona School of Health Sciences  Length of Program Admissions

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Courses: Descriptions and Credit Values

A.T. Still University’s Transitional Audiology Program is a post-professional program that offers the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree online and is uniquely tailored to each audiologist’s experiences and needs. This program design offers the most personally relevant and rewarding route for current practitioners to pursue the AuD degree, making a difference in their future, the future of their patients, and the future of the profession of audiology.

Length of Program

The average length of completion for the transitional Doctor of Audiology degree program is 2 – 3 years, with a requirement of at least 67 credits.  The number of courses needed to achieve the minimum 67 credits varies as each degree plan is customized to the student’s needs.

Newly accepted transitional Doctor of Audiology students are awarded 36 credits for clinical practice.  Credit for clinical practice represents credit for documented clinical competence through certification and/or licensure in audiology and a minimum of 4 years of clinical practice prior to matriculation.   Additional advanced credits for established competencies are awarded based on the admissions requirements for audiologists to enter the transitional audiology program and based on a review of the Evaluation of Practicing Audiologists Capabilities assessment (E.P.A.C.) completed by the student.  Provision of credit for established competencies in the ten broad categories of audiologic care enables an appropriate individualized academic plan to be determined for each audiologist.  These competencies and credit for clinical practice are listed on the transcript and count as credit towards the degree.  Listed below are the competencies as they are listed on the ATSU transcript.

Advanced Credit Competency Courses

• AdvCredit – Auditory and Vestibular Systems – AUD900 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Diseases, Dysfunction and Other Abnormalities – AUD901 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Examination Procedures – AUD902 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Audiological Rehabilitation – AUD903 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Audiological Counseling and Interpersonal Skills – AUD904 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Professional, Business, Personnel and Leadership Skills – AUD905 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Legal, Ethical, Legislative and Forensic Issues – AUD906 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Prevention of Hearing Loss – AUD907 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Audiological Instrumentation and Electronics – AUD908– 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Audiological and Speech Sciences – AUD909 – 1–2 credit hours
• AdvCredit – Credit for Clinical Practice – AUD910 – 36 credit hours

Admissions

Application Process

The online Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology Program is being redesigned with a focus on meeting the needs of global students. The Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program is slated to begin accepting applications during the Fall of 2017 with a predicted first cohort of students starting the program in July, 2018.  If you would be interested in receiving more information regarding future developments, please email audglobal@atsu.edu.

Application Deadline

The application process for the Transitional Doctor of Audiology Program has been closed as of June 30, 2016.  Submitted applications are being processed and matriculated students will be completing coursework in the program for several years. To inquire about any updates and future online programs please contact audglobal@atsu.edu or call 480-219-6124.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Doctor of Audiology transitional degree program must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation.

1. Applicants are required to meet all ATSU and ASHS general admission requirements
2. A minimum graduate program GPA of 2.70 on a 4.0 scale. The undergraduate GPA will be included in the GPA calculation for applicants whose transcripts are from countries where the undergraduate degree is the degree in audiology and the master’s degree is not required to practice;
3. Applicants will have earned a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology from a regionally accredited college or institution.
   1. Master’s degree equivalency as demonstrated through state licensure in audiology or verification of the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) is also accepted.
4. Applicants are required to submit all official college or academic transcripts prior to matriculation.
5. Applicants must present official documentation of a current audiology licensure, CCC-A, Board Certification in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology (ABA), or Aud-C (in Canada).
   1. If licensure and/or certification were held in the past, but are not currently active, applicants must submit official documentation of previous licensure and/or certification.
   2. If the licensure or certification agency does not send paper verification forms, the applicant must provide a website URL for verification of previous licensure or certification.
   3. For applicants who practice outside of the United States or Canada, the applicant must provide official documentation of regulatory certification or registration to practice audiology that is held by the applicant, and the applicant’s credentials will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
   4. Individuals are not eligible to enroll in the program if their license, certification or registration is currently revoked or suspended.
6. At least four years of full-time employment in audiology or its part-time equivalent of 5760 hours.
   1. Experience gained during the Clinical Fellowship Year does count toward the 5760 hours.
   2. If an applicant is not currently licensed or certified and has not been engaged in the profession of audiology in the past 5 years, it is mandatory that the academic plan include 24 credits of coursework.
   3. Individuals who have not held an audiology license or certification and who have not been engaged in the profession of audiology within the last 10 years are not eligible for the Doctor of Audiology Transitional degree program.
7. Official profile scores from the Evaluation of Practicing Audiologists Capabilities (EPAC). An official report of EPAC results must be forwarded to the Admissions Processing Center from the EPAC evaluator’s office. For an EPAC application or profile of results, contact Credentialing Services at 309. 343.1202 or go to www.audfound.org to order the EPAC application.
8. A personal resume following the guidelines published in the application packet.
9. Two references from audiologists or healthcare professionals familiar with the applicant’s clinical and professional experience. Letters of reference must be submitted for each application year.
10. 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.
11. Computer literacy and experience in word processing and Internet use. All curricula require extensive computer usage.
    1. See the Minimum Technology Specifications  under the General Admission Requirements section.

International Student Admission

International applicants are eligible to apply but must show proof of certification or a license to practice audiology that is equivalent to licensure in the United States.

Applicants who are considered potential candidates will be required to participate in a telephone interview.

If an applicant is not granted admission, upon consideration of a completed application file, new materials, reference letters, and fees must be submitted in order to reapply at a later date and to demonstrate additional qualifications.

Graduation Requirements

To earn the Doctor of Audiology degree in the transitional option, all students must:

1. Complete all prescribed and elected didactic courses
2. Pass all courses with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Discharge all financial obligations to ATSU
4. Submit an RSVP for the appropriate Commencement ceremony (found on the graduation website)
5. Ensure that the mailing address in the CampusNexus Student Portal is current. This is the address where the diploma will be mailed.
6. Attending commencement is not required but highly recommended.

Curriculum

These exceptional courses in the doctor of audiology curriculum will provide students with the advanced knowledge, skills, insights and techniques consistent with what makes A.T. Still University a preeminent learning-centered institution. Please note that each student has an individualized academic degree plan so students do not take every course listed below.

Modules of instruction used for the online audiology degree allow specific areas of knowledge and clinical practice to be defined and presented in concise units. Each module is four to eight weeks (indicated in parentheses following the description). Credits assigned to audiology modules are one quarter credit hour for a four-week module, and two quarter credit hours for an eight-week module. Course descriptions, course durations, and related information are subject to change.

Courses