Audiology AuD
- Doctoral
- AuD
- In-Person
- Greeley
Summer
Program Overview
UNC’s three-year accelerated Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program is designed for students who want meaningful clinical experience, strong professional preparation and a quicker pathway into a field where their work truly makes a difference in the lives of people living with disorders affecting hearing and balance.
Here, you won’t spend your first year waiting to get started. You’ll enter the clinic right away, learn alongside dedicated faculty, and build the skills that define exceptional audiologists, while completing your graduate degree in less time.
97 total credits required for graduation:
- Core requirements: 59 credit hours
- Clinical practicum: 9 credit hours
- Internships: 9 credit hours
- Externship: 17 credit hours
- Research courses: 3 credit hours
Admission to the AuD program is competitive, and enrollment is limited to ensure personalized training and meaningful clinical experiences.
Enrollment is limited
When selecting students, we carefully evaluate:
- Academic record
- Three letters of recommendation
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Written response to a prompt
- Video submission responding to a prompt
All applicants must submit their materials through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service before the program reviews their request for admission. Incomplete applications may delay evaluation, so please ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline.
We encourage prospective students to start early and contact AuD Graduate Coordinator Dr. Hannah Glick, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, with any questions.
Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply to the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program. An undergraduate degree in speech-language sciences, audiology or communication disorders is not required to begin the AuD program.
Applicants without a background in communication disorders may still benefit from completing foundational coursework before enrollment. Although not required, courses such as Normal Speech and Language Development (CSD 266), Basic Audiology (CSD 370) and Aural Rehabilitation & Amplification (CSD 478) may be helpful prior to enrollment in the program.
To be eligible for professional certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association after graduation, additional foundational coursework may be needed. You can complete these courses at UNC, community colleges or other accredited institutions:
- Statistics (covered in the AuD curriculum)
- Biological Sciences (1 class with a lab)
- Physical Sciences (1 class in physics or chemistry; lab not required)
- Behavioral or Social Sciences (1 class in psychology or sociology)
Note: Because the AuD program is full-time and intensive, it can be challenging to complete foundational coursework during the program. Completing these recommended courses in advance gives you a smooth start and ensures academic success.
Please reach out to the AuD Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Hannah Glick, AuD, PhD, CCC-A if you have any questions related to foundational coursework.
Students who complete this program are eligible to apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and/or for Board Certification in Audiology awarded by the American Board of Audiology (ABA).
Graduates can also qualify for licensure from the Colorado Department of Education and/or the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
The residential doctoral (AuD) program in Audiology at the University of Northern Colorado is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and the Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville MD 20850
800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700
Why Three Years? Because Your Time Matters
We built our accelerated AuD program with your goals in mind. You’ll get the same excellent training and rigorous preparation as a traditional four-year program — just in a more innovative, more efficient format.
This means you can start your career sooner without cutting corners on your education. You’ll graduate with the skills, experience and confidence you need to succeed as an audiologist, all while saving a full year of time and tuition.
We respect your ambition. That’s why we created a program to help you achieve your goals faster.
Beyond the Classroom
Our Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic
Since 1958, UNC’s Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic has prepared clinicians through hands-on patient care under expert supervision.
While serving our community through accessible, high-quality care, you’ll work alongside ASHA-certified practitioners in our state-of-the-art facility, mastering the full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment procedures that define best practices in the field.
You’ll also train in our state-of-the-art simulation lab. This gives you a safe space to practice essential skills with expert guidance before you use them with real patients in advanced placements.
Practice without pressure
The UNC Simulation Lab gives students a hands-on, immersive environment to practice real-world audiology skills safely before working with patients. Using advanced clinical simulation technology, students refine diagnostic techniques, troubleshoot complex cases, and strengthen their clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
From diagnostic testing to hearing aid programming to cochlear implants to electrophysiology to vestibular assessments, the simulation lab provides hands-on experience with the tools and procedures used in modern audiology practice. This training builds both confidence and competence, ensuring you are fully prepared to begin delivering high-quality patient care.
Top 10 Reasons Students Choose to Pursue their AuD at UNC
- Graduate a year sooner with our accelerated three-year AuD program
- Start clinical training in your first semester, gaining real experience right away
- Small cohorts and personalized mentorship that support your success
- State-of-the-art simulation lab for guided skill development
- Diverse on-campus and off-campus clinical experiences across the full scope of audiologic care
- Accredited program preparing you for state licensure and board certification
- High-quality externship placements that build professional readiness
- Strong employment outcomes in hospitals, private practices, specialty clinics, and more
- No GRE required to apply
- Evidence-based, clinical-scholar training model that employers value
You’ll graduate career-ready. From your first semester in the clinic to your final externship placement, you’ll build the diagnostic expertise, clinical judgment and evidence-based practice skills that employers value. You won’t just learn the science of audiology — you’ll master the art of patient care that transforms lives.
Whether you join a private practice, hospital system, research institution or open your own clinic, you’ll graduate with the confidence and competence to excel.
Aiming High
ALUMNI
“The supportive faculty and hands-on experience at UNC’s Speech-Language & Audiology Clinic were invaluable. Now, as an audiologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in vestibular and adult diagnostics, I owe much to UNC for preparing me both clinically and academically.”
Madison Bacca, AuD
B.S. Audiology ’20, AuD ’24
Audiologist, Mayo Clinic
ALUMNI
“One of my favorite experiences was reprogramming hearing aids for a former musician who couldn’t enjoy music. After some adjustments, we played Willie Nelson’s Always on My Mind—the joy on his face reminded me how life-changing the gift of hearing can be.”
Caney Demars, AuD
AuD ’18
Audiologist, Longmont Hearing & Tinnitus Center
Superior Research & Clinical Training
Earn your doctorate in three years — without compromise.
UNC’s accelerated Doctor of Audiology program delivers world-class education and immersive clinical training in just three years, compared to the traditional four-year timeline. You’ll gain the same depth of knowledge and hands-on experience while saving a full year of tuition, living expenses, and lost income.
Graduate sooner. Begin earning sooner. Our streamlined curriculum means you’ll enter the audiology workforce with less debt and more momentum—ready to make an immediate impact in patients’ lives.
Our curriculum prepares you to excel across the full scope of audiology practice — from pediatric diagnosis to industrial hearing conservation, from cutting-edge research to compassionate patient care.
The science behind hearing and balance
Build a deep understanding of the auditory and vestibular systems, giving you the foundation to diagnose complex disorders and stay current as the field evolves.
Diagnosis across the lifespan
Learn to identify and assess hearing disorders in patients of all ages — from newborn hearing screenings to age-related hearing loss in older adults. Every age brings unique challenges. You’ll be prepared for all of them.
Comprehensive audiological treatment
Develop the clinical skills to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing thrive. You’ll learn evidence-based treatment approaches, counseling techniques and age-appropriate interventions for both children and adults.
Hearing technology and amplification
Master the evaluation, selection, fitting, and dispensing of hearing aids, cochlear implants and other auditory devices that restore connection to sound and communication.
Educational audiology
Become an advocate for children with hearing loss in schools. You’ll learn to diagnose and treat hearing disorders in early childhood through K-12 settings, ensuring every student has access to learning.
Hearing conservation and prevention
Design and implement hearing conservation programs for workplaces, schools, and community organizations — protecting hearing before damage occurs.
Advanced instrumentation and technology
Gain hands-on expertise with the diagnostic and treatment tools that define modern audiology practice, from auditory brainstem response testing to vestibular assessment equipment.
Research fundamentals
Learn to read, evaluate, and conduct clinical research — skills that will keep you at the forefront of evidence-based practice throughout your career.
During the first year of the AuD program, you dive into hands-on clinical experience in the renowned on-campus Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Clinic — the oldest audiology clinic in Northern Colorado.
Guided by seasoned clinical supervisors, you gain essential experience in providing audiological care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Lab further enhances your training, providing a cutting-edge environment where you hone your skills and master clinical best practices in a safe and supportive learning environment.
During your first year, you also develop your doctoral scholarly project under the guidance of our esteemed faculty.
In the second year of the AuD program, you take advanced academic coursework across various sub-specialties and special topics in audiology.
You also engage in two transformative off-site clinical internships in an educational and a medical setting. These placements include public school systems, hospitals, clinics and private practices throughout Northern Colorado and the Denver-metro area, offering unparalleled hands-on clinical training.
Refine your DSP and complete it by the end of your second year.
In the third and final year of the AuD program, you embark on a full-year, off-site clinical externship/residency. You refine your 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
- 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)
- Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
These prestigious placements underscore our program’s success in preparing students to secure highly competitive externships and launch successful careers.
All graduate students in this degree program receive financial support. Funding may be found through a variety of sources including the Western Regional Graduate Program, UNC Office of Financial Aid, the Graduate School and the Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences Program Area.
The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) aims to promote audiology in the local community. The SAA-UNC Chapter is a professional student organization of, by and for audiology students, dedicated to advancing the education and training of future audiologists.
SAA-UNC Chapter is an active voice for Au.D. students in the state of Colorado, as well as at the regional and national levels.
Your degree. Your path.
When you graduate from UNC’s AuD program, you’ll have the skills and credentials to pursue the career that fits your passions — whether that’s clinical practice, research, education, entrepreneurship or industry innovation.
Where our graduates work
Our alumni are making an impact in hospitals and ENT clinics, rehabilitation centers and school districts, research institutes and university programs. Some have launched private practices. Others are shaping the future of hearing technology with industry leaders. Many are protecting hearing health through conservation programs in schools and workplaces.
The common thread is that they are all using their expertise to improve lives.
Pursue Your Dreams. Start Here.
Placement rate
after graduation and board certification
Pass rate
on the national Praxis exam in audiology
Program completion
within the expected time frame (11 semesters)
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Accreditation
The Doctoral (Au.D.) program in audiology (residential) at the University of Northern Colorado is accredited by the:
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Boulevard, #310 Rockville MD 20850 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
At the University of Northern Colorado, our Communication Sciences & Disorders program helps you understand how people speak, listen, and connect—and how to support those facing challenges in these areas.
You’ll gain real-world experience through hands-on work in clinics, labs, and community settings, all while earning your degree. Our caring and knowledgeable faculty are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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