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Doctoral of Audiology Program of Study

This program of study for the class of 2028 is meant to be used as a planning and tracking guide. The actual semester of course offerings is subject to change. A minimum of 105 graduate hours are required for the degree.

Must complete 9 hours of graduate level electives or 6 hours of graduate level electives and 3 hours of HSLS 5850 American Sign Language (if needed), excluding HSLS core and clinical courses.

  • Clinical experience during winter intermission and/or spring break will be assigned by the Coordinator of the HSLC services.
  • Focus of clinic experience: This program offers numerous on- and off-campus clinical practicum experiences. The clinical focus of each practicum experience varies with every student, every semester, depending on the site assignment for that student.
  • Externship Requirements: Must complete at least 10 credit hours of HSLS 8949; 4 credit hours of HSLS 7910; and 12 credit hours of HSLS 8910.

Have you completed the prerequisites?

  • Introduction to Comm. Dis.
  • Phonetics
  • Anatomy/Physiology of Speech & Hearing
  • Speech Science
  • Hearing Science
  • Language Development
  • Basic Audiology
  • Sign Language I

Have you completed the following ASHA requirements?

  • Biological Sciences
  • Physical Sciences
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences

Year 1

Fall 2024-2025 (15 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 6010 Research Methods (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6030 Neuroscience of Communication (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6730 Diagnostic Audiology (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6770 Advanced Hearing Science (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6351 Professional Education in Audiology I (2 hours)
  • HSLS 6921 Audiology Practicum I (1 hour credit)

Spring 2024-2025 (12 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 6731 Advanced Diagnostic Audiology (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6740 Hearing Aids (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6749 Electrophysiologic Assessment (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6351 Prof Education in Audiology I (2 hours)
  • HSLS 6921 Audiology Practicum I (1 hours credit)

Optional Electives

  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2

Summer 2024-2025 (15 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 7850 Balance Function Assessment (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7630 Pediatric/Educational Audiology (3 hours)
  • HSLS 6351 Prof Education in Audiology I (2 hours)
  • HSLS 6921 Audiology Practicum I (2 hours credit)
  • EDRE Educational Statistics 7200 (4 hours)
  • HSLS 6320 Speech Language Disorders in AuD (1 hour)
  • Elective 1

Year 2

Fall 2025-2026 (13 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 6751 Advanced Electrophysiologic Assessment (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7750 Advanced Hearing Aids (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7680 Noise Exposure & Hearing Conservation (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7351 Prof Education in Audiology II (2 hours graded)
  • HSLS 7921 Audiology Practicum II (2 hours credit)

Optional Electives

  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2

Spring 2025-2026 (15 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 6270 Medical Asp Aud (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7620 Rehab Audiology (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7700 Cochlear Implants (3 hours)
  • HSLS 7351 Prof Education in Audiology II (2 hours graded)
  • HSLS 7921 Audiology Practicum II (2 hours credit)
  • HSLS 8949 Research Practicum (2 hours credit)
  • Comprehensive written and practical exam

Summer 2025-2026 (4 hours minimum)
  • HSLS 7910 Clinical Externship in Audiology (4 credit hours)

Year 3

3rd Year Project Mentor Program Designation Form due November 1, 2025. Please contact your faculty advisor/grad director for the form. Forms are hosted internally in the College of Health Sciences and Professions.

Fall 2026-2027 (9 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 8949 Research Practicum (4 hours)
  • HSLS 8351 Prof Education in Audiology III (1 hour)
  • HSLS 7950 Integrated Clinical Education (1 hour )
  • HSLS 8921 Audiology Practicum III (2 hours)
  • HSLS 8400 Pharmacology in AuD (1 hour)
  • Elective Course

Spring 2026-2027 (10 hours minimum*)
  • HSLS 8949 Research Practicum in Audiology (4 hours)
  • HSLS 8351 Prof Education in Audiology III (1 hours)
  • HSLS 8921 Audiology Practicum III (2 hours)
  • HSLS 8850 Assmnt and Mgmt of Balance & Vestib. Disorders (2 hours)
  • HSLS 8500 Professional Ethics in Audiology (1 hour)
  • Taken PRAXIS prior to starting HSLS 8910
  • Elective Course

Summer 2026-2027 (4 hours minimum)
  • HSLS 8910 Full-time Audiology Externship (4 hours)

Year 4

Students are required to submit an official PRAXIS score report to HSLS prior to starting the fourth year externship - HSLS 8910. Note: a passing score is required for State of Ohio Licensure (and most other states) and certification by ASHA.

Fall 2027-2028 (4 hours minimum)
  • HSLS 8910 Full-time Audiology Externship (4 hours)

Spring 2027-2028 (4 hours minimum)
  • HSLS 8910 Full-time Audiology Externship (4 hours)

* Students with a stipend and tuition waiver must register for a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours during fall and spring semester and a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours during summer semester

Graduation Clearance Form

Please contact your faculty advisor/grad director for the Clinical Doctorate of Audiology Graduation Clearance Form. Forms are hosted internally in the College of Health Sciences and Professions.