 What is the difference between the AuD and the PhD?
The AuD is a clinical training degree. The PhD prepares the student for a career in research and/or teaching.
What coursework is required to apply to the AuD program?
No specific courses are required. However, courses in life science (e.g., zoology, biology); behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology); physical science (e.g., physics, chemistry); and mathematics or statistics are required for ASHA certification. Additionally, foundation coursework in: hearing science/acoustics; auditory anatomy and physiology; and hearing disorders is necessary. Students who apply without this material may be conditionally accepted but required to complete prerequisite coursework prior to taking graduate courses in audiology, and this may extend the program.
Can I earn a master’s degree?
We no longer offer a master’s degree leading to clinical certification in audiology. However, the department offers a nonclinical master of science degree in hearing science.
I already have a master’s degree and am clinically certified. Can I upgrade to the AuD degree?
The department does not have any provision for practicing clinicians who already hold a master’s degree to complete the AuD.
What are the policies and procedures if I want to complete both an AuD and PhD degree?
- Enroll in the AuD program.
- Apply for the PhD program in autumn of your 2nd year.
- If accepted, you can begin taking electives to fulfill your PhD requirements in the spring quarter of your second year.
We require the AuD research project, with permission from the PhD mentor and advisory committee, to serve as the pre-dissertation project (PDP). As such, the AuD research project must follow the guidelines for a PDP (i.e., PDP committee must be formed, the committee must approve of a written proposal and the project completion criteria must be agreed upon by the committee).
The funding that PhD students are generally eligible for would not begin until the student has completed their AuD degree.
If the student can find an externship site that allows them to do their externship half time for 2 years instead of the standard full time for 1 year, that is allowable. The student will need to pay tuition for the duration of their externship.
Can I take AuD classes via distance learning?
The AuD program must be completed while in residence, with the exception of the 4th year full-time clinical placement which can be completed at any approved site.
I am not a Washington resident. What do I need to do to establish in-state residency?
Information on residency requirements are available at http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency.html
(see the section on “Graduate and professional nonresident students”)
Can I still work clinically if I complete a PhD instead of an AuD degree?
ASHA accepts a PhD or AuD provided clinical training requirements are met. Students wishing to obtain a PhD and fulfill ASHA’s requirements for clinical certification should also apply to the AuD program. This ensures that they will complete all of ASHAs Knowledge and Skills (KASA) requirements and have clinical spots reserved for them. A student who wishes to also obtain a PhD degree should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator for additional information.
Is financial assistance available for AuD students?
Although there are a very limited number of full tuition appointments, most students in the program are supported by some type of financial assistance. This includes work study, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships. A list of possible funding sources is available.
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