A Doctor of Audiology (AuD) is a healthcare professional who provides services related to hearing, balance and related disorders. Audiologists specialize in identifying and assessing hearing and balance problems, preventing hearing loss and rehabilitating a person with a hearing or balance disorder. An audiologist works with their patients by evaluating hearing, counseling patients, fitting hearing aids, and teaching communication strategies. They are experts in the non-medical diagnosis and management of disorders of auditory and balance systems. Audiologists typically work in a variety of settings such as clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and more. They can also specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, balance, cochlear implants, hearing aids and more. There are 73 AuD programs in the United States.
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How do I apply to a Doctor of Audiology program?
Do I need to take a graduate school entrance exam?
Where can I find resources to help me study for the entrance exam?
What are the prerequisites for applying to an Audiology program?
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What is considered a competitive GPA and entrance exam for Audiology programs?
It is important for students to check each school's requirements carefully as some schools will require information not listed above. Students are responsible for checking the prerequisites for the classes above and for the prerequisites for each individual professional school. For more information about a specific program, please contact that school directly.