Doctor of Audiology, Au.D.

Adelphi University is located at 1 South Avenue, Garden City, N.Y. 11530.  Class instruction is delivered via 1) Hybrid (18 credits), 2) Asynchronous online (3 credits), and 3) Synchronous online (3 credits).  Thirty-one percent (27 credits) of the program is offered by Adelphi University.

Hofstra University is located at 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, N.Y. 11549.  Class instruction is delivered via 1) Asynchronous online (3 credits) and 2) Synchronous online (3 credits).  Thirty-one percent (27 credits) of the program is offered by Hofstra University.

There are no additional costs incurred as a result of this structure.

The objective of this clinical doctoral program is to produce highly skilled practitioners with the ability to perform the wide variety of diagnostic, remedial, and critical services within the scope of practice for audiologists, which meet the current requirements for certification and practice.

Each doctoral candidate in audiology completes his/her plan of study and takes classes at each of the three schools to earn the Au.D. Each student selects a home university. The home institution maintains student transcripts, provides advisement, and monitors ASHA certification and New York State licensing requirements. The home institution awards the degree, noting that it was completed in conjunction with the two other universities.

Federal Regulations require all higher education institutions offering an academic program designed to meet the educational requirements for a professional license or certification or advertised as such, to provide potential students with information about whether completion of that program would meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the state of the student’s location upon enrollment.

This program prepares students for licensure/certification in New York State. Students who plan to work in a state other than NY, must visit our Professional Licensure Disclosure Information page where we have indicated if this program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for specific states.

The curriculum includes advanced course work in vestibular assessment, hearing aid technology, early intervention, and electrophysiology. Efforts are made to balance the number of course offerings among the three schools. The student takes courses in a lock-step program for the first three years and completes a 1820-hour practicum in the fourth year.

For full information regarding admission requirements, plan of study, advisement, and program policies, please visit the New York Doctor of Audiology Consortium home page.

Accreditation

The program’s accreditation period is from February 1, 2021, through January 31, 2029.

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in audiology at the New York Doctor of Audiology Consortium (Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities) is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800.498.2071 or 301.296.5700.

Any inquiries concerning accreditation may be addressed to the program directors, the Au.D. program coordinator, or the CAA at:

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800.498.2071 or 301.296.5700

Program Contacts

Admission

Admission to the Doctor of Audiology is determined by the Audiology Faculty Council, which is composed of faculty and staff from each participating university. 

How to Apply

The application is submitted through CSDCAS and requires an official transcript from all schools attended, GRE scores (optional), two letters of recommendation, and a 300-word essay describing why the individual wants to pursue a doctoral degree. An interview is required of all students being considered for admission to the program.

Applications are due by February 1 (fall admission only). All applicants to the Doctorate of Audiology must apply and submit all admission materials via the Adelphi University website through the CSDCAS application portal. For more information click here to submit a CSDCAS application. 

For detailed plan of study and program policies please click here.

For questions about admission, please contact:

Shruti Deshpande, Ph.D. CCC-A
Associate Professor and Au.D. Program Coordinator
St. John's Hall Room 444-G
St. John's University
Queens, NY  11439
718 990-6121
[email protected]

Courses

Advisement

Students’ progress through the program is monitored through academic advising, assessment of educational and clinical performance, and periodic competency-based evaluations administered at regular intervals throughout the program.

Graduate Assistantships are available. Assistants have an opportunity to work in the department, the clinic, or with a faculty member. Tasks include supporting faculty research and managing Speech and Hearing Labs. Graduate assistants typically work 10 hours per week.

Scholarship and assistantship awards are applied toward tuition. Graduate Assistantship awards are based on an hourly scale.

Plan of Study

Each post-B.A. student admitted into the New York Doctor of Audiology Consortium (Adelphi, Hofstra, & St. John's Universities) will select a home school. Upon entry into the program, the student will be assigned an advisor and guided through a lock-step plan of study that will delineate specific courses for each year of the four-year, 84-credit program. Courses will be offered at all three schools to take advantage of the shared resources and expertise.

Students must complete the academic and clinical requirements and pass two comprehensive exams to be awarded the Au.D., which is granted by the home institution in cooperation with Hofstra and Adelphi Universities.

For a detailed plan of study and program policies please click here.

Graduation

Students will receive a diploma from their home institution upon successful completion of the Au.D. degree requirements. The diploma will note that the degree was awarded in conjunction with the two other universities in the consortium.

Career Outcomes

The program prepares students in four areas of audiology; foundations of practice, prevention in identification, evaluation, and treatment of hearing impairment. The program expects graduates to be clinicians and scholars with a strong understanding of the connection between the scientific basis of the discipline and its clinical practices, and an appreciation for research.

The goal of the consortium of Universities offering this program is to produce highly skilled practitioners with the ability to provide a wide variety of diagnostic, remedial and clinical services, maintaining sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.