Welcome
The faculty members of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences are committed to providing graduate education, both academic and clinical, of the highest quality. We are also committed to increasing the number of well-qualified audiologists whose backgrounds are underrepresented and whose career interests include serving individuals in underserved populations of the state and nation. Entry to the AuD program requires a bachelor's degree. We welcome applications from individuals with undergraduate degrees in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences (or Communication Sciences and Disorders), as well as students with degrees from other fields.
Prerequisite Coursework
There are no specific prerequisite courses required for admission to our program. However, the following undergraduate-level coursework may help prepare you for our rigorous program.
- Foundational courses listed below are not required for matriculation into our program, but they must be taken before you complete your AuD degree.
- Foundational Coursework in Speech and Language Development and Disorder.
- One course in Speech & Language Development
- One course related to Speech and Language Disorders
- Foundational Coursework in Speech and Language Development and Disorder.
- Additional Recommended Courses.
- Mathematics (college algebra and/or trigonometry)
- Acoustics
- Hearing Science
- Principles of Audiology
- Auditory Rehabilitation across the Lifespan
- Biological sciences (human or animal related)
- Physical science (either chemistry or physics)
- Social or Behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology or other courses of normal and abnormal human behavior)
- Statistics (not research methods)
Program Structure
- Our program is full time/in person; we do not offer an on-line program.
- Shadowing is not available to potential applicants unless they are a current SLHS undergraduate.
GRE
- The GRE is NOT a requirement in order to apply to our MS programs.
How to Apply
Our application opens each year on November 1 for admission for the following academic year.
Application instructions are located here.
Application Review
- All components of the application are evaluated and admissions decisions are based on overall composite ratings.
Guidelines for minimum requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better (Graduate School requirement)
- Understand the core functions graduate students are expected to employ in didactic and clinical experiences
- International applicants should review the UA Graduate College website for specific admission requirements, and should understand the core functions graduate students are expected to employ in didactic and clinical experiences.
The Typical Successful Applicant
A review of students admitted to our AuD program in recent years shows:
- Grade point average of 3.6 or better on the last 60 units
- a well-written personal statement that indicates interest in the field and experiences related to career aspirations
- three strong letters of reference written by individuals who can comment on potential for success in the graduate program and the field of Audiology.
Note that this descriptive information regarding students admitted to our program in recent years, rather than acceptance criteria.
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination -- in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the workplace. The University of Arizona Office of Institutional Equity provides education and support for these efforts.
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation.