Audiologist (AUDT)

• Students should take a college preparatory curriculum.
• Helpful high school courses should include Anatomy & Physiology, chemistry, foreign language (minimum of two years), Public Speaking, and Statistics and Probability.

• According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as of 2012, Audiologists will have to earn a Doctoral degree in order to be certified/licensed.
• Prerequisites for admission to programs in Audiology include courses in English/language arts, mathematics, Communication Sciences, Health, social sciences, physical and biological sciences, the humanities, and technology.
• Graduation from an accredited program offers an assurance that the academic and clinical experience obtained meets standards set nationally to obtain a license.
• Marquette University offers an undergraduate major in Audiology.
• UW-Eau Claire offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree. Students complete a comprehensive major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from other selected departments complete a minor. The comprehensive major has many courses concentrated toward school licensure.
• UW-Stevens Point offers a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders with an education or clinical option. A Master’s Degree in Audiology is available. UW-Stevens Point offers a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology.
• UW-Madison offers a few opportunities. A Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree (through the School of Education) in Communicative Disorders can be obtained. UW-Madison offers a Doctorate Program in Audiology. The Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) prepares one for eligibility for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology. A combined MS/PhD program is an option for those interested in a research or academic career.
• Coursework usually includes: Anatomy & Physiology for Speech & Language, Audiologic Habilitation, Language Impairments of Young Children, psychology, statistics, and Clinical Procedures.

Educational Institutions

Marquette University
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

• According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), beginning January 1, 2012, all applicants for Certification in Audiology will be required to have a doctoral degree (PhD or AuD), pass a proficiency exam AND verify completion of academic and clinical experience that meets standards set nationally to be certified/licensed.
• The doctoral degree in Audiology must be from an accredited academic institution approved by the examining board by rule. The doctoral degree program must consist of not less than 3 years of educational course work and not less than 12 months of clinical rotation or externship.
• Applicants for the Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) must pass a Praxis Exam AND verify completion of requirements for the degree (See ASHA.org).
• Applicants must submit evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has completed education or training that the examining board determines is substantially equivalent.
• Must pass an exam or completion of education or training that the Board determines is substantially equivalent to the exams approved by the board; an applicant for an audiologist license shall also complete an examination administered by the examining board that consists of practical tests of proficiency in techniques that pertain to the fitting of hearing aids.
• Must submit evidence satisfactory to the examining board that individual has completed a postgraduate Clinical Fellowship in audiology approved by the examining board or has completed education or training that the examining board determines is substantially equivalent to the completion of such a Fellowship. Supervision must be provided by individuals who hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Audiology. Hours may be counted for direct patient/client contact, consultation, record keeping, and administrative duties relevant to audiology services.

Academy of Doctors of Audiology
3493 Lansdowne Dr., Suite 2
Lexington, KY, 40517
866/493-5544
www.audiologist.org

American Academy of Audiology
11480 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 220
Reston, VA, 20191
800/222-2336 or 703/790-8466
www.audiology.org/

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
1650 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA, 22314-2857
703/836-4444
www.entnet.org/

American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology
www.aappspa.org/

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD, 20850-3289
800/638-8255 or 800/498-2071 or 301/296-5700
www.asha.org

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD, 20850
301/296-8703
www.ashfoundation.org/default.htm

Corporate Speech Pathology Network
www.corspan.org/index.php

Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
3000 South Jamaica Court, Suite 390
Aurora, CO, 80014
303/835-9089
www.capcsd.org/

Council on Academic Accrediation Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD, 20850-3289
800/638-8255 or 800/498-2071 or 301/296-5700
www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/

Educational Audiology Association
700 McKnight Park Drive, Suite 708
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237
800/460-7EAA (7322)
www.edaud.org

National Center for Voice and Speech
136 South Main Street, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101-1623
801/596.2012
www.ncvs.org/

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard #322
Rockville, MD, 20850
800/638-8255 or 800/498-2071 or 301/296-5700
www.nsslha.org/students/

Speech-Language Pathologist Organization
P.O. Box 880053
Boca Raton, FL, 33488-0053
888/820-8073 or 561/998-9501
www.speechtherapist.net/

Wisconsin Speech-Language-Pathology and Audiology Association
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI, 54136
920/560-5642 or 800/545-0640
www.wisha.org