Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

Program Completion Requirements 

The Doctor of Audiology degree is not conferred solely as a result of formal course work, no matter how superior and extensive. To receive the doctoral degree, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge and skills in professional practice competencies, prevention and identification, assessment, intervention, advocacy, and research. In addition, students must complete a minimum of 1,820 hours of supervised clinical practicum sufficient in depth and breadth to achieve the knowledge and skills outcomes defined above. Training will culminate with completion and presentation of an original capstone project. 

Capstone Project and Presentation 

The capstone project must show originality of thought and demonstrate the results of independent investigation and practice. It should contribute to the advancement of knowledge, exhibit mastery of the subject literature, and be written with an acceptable degree of literary skill. The capstone presentation will be presented orally to the student’s capstone director/committee in a meeting designated for that purpose in the 3rd year. 

Examinations 

Written comprehensive examinations and clinical skills assessments will be given to monitor overall progress within the program and ensure that all students are prepared to begin their externships. These examinations will receive scores of High Pass, Pass, Emendate, and Fail. All examinations must be completed with a score of Pass or High pass for students to continue in the doctor of audiology program. Knowledge and skills assessed in these exams will be dependent on student’s completed coursework and clinical experiences. Detailed expectations will be shared with students during the semester leading up to each exam. Assessment schedules are as follows:  

• Written Comprehensive Examination I for AuD at end of Spring Year 1  
• Clinical Skills Assessment for AuD I at End of Fall 2  
• Written Comprehensive Examination II for AuD at end of Spring Year 2  
• Clinical Skills Assessment for AuD II at end of Summer 3 (prior to initiating Externship) 

Required Coursework 

Required coursework and recommended schedule are available in the table below. Additionally, all students must successfully complete ID 709 (Responsible Conduct in Research) and ID 714 (Professional Skills). The SGSHS Bulletin contains course descriptions.