From foundational coursework in auditory and neurophysiology and neuroanatomy to advanced
studies in pediatric audiology, cochlear implants, auditory processing and cognition,
aural rehabilitation, vestibular audiology, practice management, and more, our modernized,
student-centered curriculum equips students with the latest scientific knowledge and
practical skills needed to enter the workforce as an audiologist.
Year 1
What sets our program apart is our commitment to immersive learning right from the
start. During the first year of the AuD program, students dive into hands-on clinical
experience renowned on-campus Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Clinic—the oldest
audiology clinic in Northern Colorado region. Guided by seasoned clinical supervisors,
students gain essential experience in providing audiological care to patients of all
ages and backgrounds. Our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Lab further enhances
their training, providing a cutting-edge environment where students hone their skills
and master clinical best practices in a safe and supportive learning environment.
During the first year, students also develop their Doctoral Scholarly Project (DSP)
under the guidance of our esteemed faculty.
Year 2
In the second year of the AuD program, our students delve deeper into advanced academic
coursework across various sub-specialties and special topics in audiology. Alongside
this coursework, our students engage in two transformative off-site clinical internships
in an educational and medical setting. These placements include public school systems,
hospitals, clinics, and esteemed private practices throughout Northern Colorado and
the Denver-metro area, offering unparalleled hands-on clinical training. Students
continue to refine their Doctoral Scholarly Project (DSP) through completion by the
end of their second year.
Year 3
In the third and final year of the AuD program, students embark on a full-year off-site
clinical Externship/Residency in Colorado or nationally where they refine their clinical
skills and gain additional experience in audiology specialty areas. Examples of local
Externships/Residencies our students have completed include Denver Health, UCHealth,
Marion Downs Center, Rocky Mountain Regional VA, and the Eastern Colorado VA. Examples
of out-of-state Externships/Residencies our students have completed include Mayo Clinic
(Rochester, MN), Mayo Clinic (Scottsdale, AZ), Mass Eye and Ear (Boston, MA), and
Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH). These prestigious placements underscore our program's
success in preparing students to secure highly competitive externships, launching
them into successful careers.
