DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
(Au.D)
Audiologists are concerned with the evaluation, education and treatment of individuals with hearing disorders.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree – no specific degree is required but audiology doctoral programs require courses in physics, math, anatomy, and physiology.
Doctor of Audiology – in 2012, audiologists must earn doctoral degree to be eligible for national certification.
PROGRAM LENGTH
Bachelor's Degree - 4 Years
Doctorate - 4 Years
CERTIFICATIONS
Obtain American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification (ASHA) – must complete a minimum of 1,820 hours of supervised clinical practice.
PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
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Hospitals
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Physician offices
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Schools
SALARY RANGE
$57,500 - $86,000
For more information on this program, visit the Education page
