Audiology

The top-ranked University of Cincinnati Doctor of Audiology graduate program will prepare you for an exciting career as an audiologist. The program involves in-depth study of the disorders of hearing and balance, coupled with practicum experiences in the areas of study. In order to provide the doctoral-level student with adequate advanced didactic and practicum experience with persons manifesting hearing and balance disorders including a capstone project, nine consecutive semesters of study are necessary, which includes summer terms and a one-year full-time final year clinical externship.

Audiology students complete course work across the professional scope of practice including anatomy and physiology, hearing and balance assessment, hearing aids, implantable hearing devices, and habilitative audiology in order to prepare them to evaluate patients of all ages and provide appropriate management.

Doctor of Audiology students are eligible for certification from the American Board of Audiology and state licensing in audiology. They also can meet eligibility for the ASHA certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology, state certification as an educational audiologist and certification in animal audiology upon completion of the program.

Our on-site Speech & Hearing clinic and international service opportunities provide students with invaluable experiences while at UC.  Additionally, students with an interest can pursue the animal audiology certificate with the FETCHLAB, the only site in the world to provide hearing aids to animals.

Finish Your Degree Faster: A More Efficient Path to Your AuD 

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program is now a thoughtfully structured 3-year (9-semester), full-time doctoral program. With a summer start, you’ll build a strong foundation in both clinical and academic preparation from day one—entering clinical and didactic courses concurrently to apply what you learn immediately. We believe this early, hands-on approach meets the needs of today’s learner and sets our students apart. 

A summer start also keeps you aligned with the national timeline for your final externship year. 

This updated format doesn’t reduce the number of credits or courses—instead, it enhances how and when you learn. By shifting some coursework to the summer, the program makes more efficient use of your time, supports a natural progression of knowledge, and helps you graduate sooner while reducing your final tuition costs. 

State Authorization

Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid).   To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.

Admission Requirements