Audiology AuD

Au.D.
Credits: 97
Location: Greeley
Admissions: Summer

Audiology is the science of hearing. It is the study of auditory and vestibular processes.

Our program prepares you as a clinical audiologist. It emphasizes a clinician-scholar model. The program prepares you as an independent clinician, utilizing evidence based practice. It includes the latest advances in evaluation and treatment.

The foundation of the curriculum are didactic courses, including science and research methods. There are also clinically based classes. These allow you to grow by providing hands-on experiences. A unique aspect of our program is the opportunity for student teaching. This opportunity helps to broaden your career choices.

You’ll study the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the auditory and vestibular systems. You’ll study the evaluation, rehabilitation and psychological aspects of hearing and balance disorders.

Audiologists work with all age populations, from infants to the elderly. They work in a variety of settings. This includes hospitals, clinics, schools, private practices, research labs and industry.

Why UNC’s Accelerated Au.D. program?
Our accelerated program launched in Summer 2024. It offers a world-class audiology education in only three years. Our program is designed to get you into the workforce faster while maintaining a high-quality clinical training. It also helps reduce the financial burden of graduate school.

What can you do with this degree?
This degree opens doors to a wide range of careers where you can make a real difference in people’s lives:

• Clinical Audiologist
• Educational Audiologist
• Research Audiology or Industry Professional
• Private Practice Owner or Entrepreneur
• Audiology Specialist