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AuD Audiology (Joint with San Diego State University) at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The AuD is a four-year professional doctorate for students who intend to specialize in clinical audiology practice, offered jointly by SDSU and UC San Diego and accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation. It is the entry-level credential for a licensed, ASHA-certified audiologist. About ten to twelve students are admitted each year.

Faculty: Joint program of San Diego State University and UC San Diego  |  Department: Audiology  |  Duration: 4 years (including summer semesters)  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

About 140 semester-equivalent units: 14 core and 14 elective courses split across both campuses, about 700 clinic hours, qualifying exams in years 1 and 2, a third-year comprehensive exam and a data-based doctoral project. Year 1 is at SDSU, year 2 at UC San Diego, year 3 mainly at SDSU, and year 4 is a full-time clinical externship.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as independent audiology professionals; also college-level teaching and precepting.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Applicants must submit transcripts of all post-secondary course work, three letters of recommendation from former or current professors, supervisors, or other appropriate persons able to judge their academic potential, and an applicant essay. No minimum set of qualifications will guarantee an applicant admission to the program. Three letters of recommendation (Applicants must provide names and email addresses for recommenders.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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