Doctor of Audiology
AuD Information Sessions (2025-2026)
Thinking about applying to UNC's Accelerated AuD program this application cycle? We'd
love to meet you! Join us to learn more about UNC's accelerated AuD program, discover
what makes our program stand out, and see how we can help you achieve your goals of
becoming an audiologist!
Information Sessions for 2025-2026 (Cohort Starting Summer 2026):
Virtual Information Session: Thursday September 18th, 2025 from 5-6pm MST (Zoom Meeting Recording)
In-Person Information Session: Wednesday 10/1 5-6pm (Dean’s Conference Room, Gunter Hall Room 1120, 1828 10th Ave,
Greeley, CO 80631)
Thinking About a Career in Audiology? UNC Can Help You Get There!
What exactly does an audiologist do?
Audiologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing,
treating, and managing hearing, balance, and related auditory disorders across the
entire lifespan, from newborns to older adults. They work with patients who have hearing
loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), balance disorders, auditory processing challenges,
and other auditory and vestibular-related conditions.
Audiologists provide evidence-based interventions, which may include hearing aids,
cochlear implants, auditory training, vestibular rehabilitation, and counseling. They
work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, private practices,
research labs, and industry.
Beyond technical skills, audiologists support patients and families, helping them
navigate communication challenges, improve quality of life, and maintain overall health
and well-being.
In short, audiologists combine scientific knowledge, clinical expertise, and compassionate
care to help people hear, communicate, and engage fully with the world around them.
Why enter the field of audiology?
Audiology is meaningful, growing, and versatile profession that is constantly evolving.
With a rapidly growing aging population and growing awareness of hearing and balance
disorders across the lifespan, demand for audiologists is on the rise. Ranked #20
in Best Healthcare Jobs by U.S. News, audiology is projected to grow 10% from 2021–2031,
much faster than the average compared to other occupations.
Why UNC's Accelerated AuD program?
UNC’s revised accelerated Au.D. program launched in Summer 2024 to offer world-class
audiology education in just 3 years. Our program is designed to get you into the workforce
faster while maintaining high-quality clinical training and reducing the financial
burden of graduate school.
What is different about the 4-year AuD training model compared to the Accelerated
AuD training model at UNC?
Most AuD programs around the country are 4 years long. UNC’s Accelerated 3-Year AuD
Program model is designed to help students enter the workforce faster without sacrificing
the depth or quality of their education or clinical training. Our unique training
model focuses on efficient, immersive, student-centered learning, combining classroom
instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and real-world training from the very first
year.
How it works:
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Year 1: Foundational AuD Coursework + Hands-on clinical experience + simulation lab + start
your Doctoral Scholarly Project (DSP)
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Year 2: Advanced AuD Coursework + Off-site clinical internships in schools, hospitals, and
clinics in the Denver-Metro and Northern Colorado Region + complete your Doctoral
Scholarly Project (DSP)
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Year 3: Full-year clinical externship/residency at prestigious sites like Mayo Clinic, Children's
Hospital, UCHealth, Mass Eye and Ear, and more
Why it matters:
The accelerated AuD model at UNC allows you to finish your Au.D. in 3 years, reducing
tuition costs and entering the workforce sooner, while providing world-class clinical
training, foundational and specialty coursework, and research experience you would
receive in a traditional 4-year program.
What can you do with an AuD?
Earning your Doctor of Audiology opens doors to a wide range of rewarding and influential
careers where you can make a real difference in people’s lives:
- Clinical Audiologist
Provide expert care in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, helping patients
of all ages hear, balance, and communicate better.
- Educational Audiologist
Work in schools to support children’s hearing, learning, and communication, ensuring
they thrive academically and socially.
- Research Audiology or Industry Professional
Advance the field of audiology through cutting-edge research, technology development,
or product innovation.
- Private Practice Owner or Entrepreneur
Build your own practice or business, shaping how audiology services are delivered
in your community.
- Audiology Specialist
Become a highly skilled expert in advanced areas such as cochlear implants, vestibular
care, pediatric audiology, or intraoperative monitoring, providing specialized care
that transforms patients’ lives.
Want to learn more?
Please reach out to the AuD Graduate Coordinator, Hannah Glick, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A (hannah.glick@unco.edu) to learn more about the Accelerated AuD program at UNC. We
look forward to connecting with you!
