The Doctor of Audiology is a professional doctorate that prepares students to be licensed clinical audiologists. Graduates are independent professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, management and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. This doctoral program is a full-time, continuous, 48-month post baccalaureate course of study designed to integrate classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences culminating in the qualification for National certification and State (Ohio) licensure as an audiologist. All students attend full-time and take a fixed sequence of classroom- and clinic-based courses. The program emphasizes the principles and practices underlying evaluation, treatment and provision of hearing care services. For progression and graduation, students must meet the following degree requirements: Maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0. Satisfactorily complete the 120 credit hours as detailed in the plan of study. Accrue 2000 clock hours of clinical experience. Meet the requirements for conditional Ohio licensure in audiology. Pass academic and clinical competency-based examinations.

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