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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Audiology program: Why should I apply to Nova Southeastern University? Nova Southeastern University is one of the largest and most diverse training programs in the U.S. We offer practicum placements throughout the metropolitan areas of Miami, Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, giving students a wide range of clinical experiences not available in smaller programs or in smaller cities. The curriculum and equipment are state of the art and learning takes place in an interactive environment. You will begin your studies with a group of students that all have the same goals to become an audiologist. You will quickly become a cohesive unit with your class while at the same time interacting and connecting with classes that are further along in the program. Because we are a private university, we are not subject to the variations in funding of state universities, yet our tuition is competitive with the out-of-state tuition of the major state universities. Where do I send my completed application and do all materials need to be sent at one time? Your completed application can be mailed to: Nova Southeastern University, Enrollment Processing Services (EPS), Doctor of Audiology Program, PO Box 299000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905. Materials can be sent as they are completed and all materials do not need to be sent at the same time. Please ensure that your legal name is on every item submitted for faster processing. How many credits is the post-baccalaureate Au.D program? The Au.D program is 119 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. What degree does the Department of Audiology offer? The Department of Audiology only offers the Au.D degree program. How many semesters are there in one academic year? For the post-baccalaureate Au.D there are three semesters: Fall, Winter, and Summer. Is a dissertation required to complete the Au.D? No. Students can elect to participate in research activities if they wish. What is the difference between a professional doctorate (Au.D) and a research doctorate (Ph.D)? Both types of degrees are considered earned doctoral degrees (as are Ed.D, Sc.D, etc). The Au.D degree includes a general curriculum in the field of audiology, and prepares students for clinical practice. It is classified as professional degree. The Ph.D is historically a research degree, where one focuses within a narrow field of interest degree. What sources of financial aid are available? Students can apply for financial aid through the Financial Aid office in the Health Professions Division. Students may also apply for graduate assistantships, research assistantships, class assistantships, or grant support. What are the admissions requirements for the Au.D program in audiology? The department prefers applicants with a GPA of 3.2 or better. Three letters of recommendation and a written application are required. Each application is reviewed by the admissions committee and invitation for a personal interview is extended to qualified applicants. NSU does not require the GRE as part of the application process. Students are encouraged to submit their scores if they have taken the GRE. Students are encouraged to observe audiologists at work to become familiar with the profession before applying. If English is not my first language, do I need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Test of Spoken English (TSE)? If so, what are the minimum score requirements? Applicants who are not native English speakers may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and/or the Test of Spoken English (TSE), and would qualify for admissions only if scoring at or above 600 and 50, respectively. When should I apply for graduate school? Enrollment for the doctor of audiology degree begins for the Fall semester. Applications are reviewed throughout the year with rolling admissions for qualified applicants. To assure availability for placement in a class, it is suggested that all paperwork and application materials be submitted by February. Who are the faculty members? You will be taught by experienced campus-based full-time professionals and adjunct faculty who are national experts in the field of audiology. I plan to work while attending school. Is this possible? Most classes are held in the late afternoon, although some courses are offered during the daytime. Laboratory classes and clinic placements occur during the day, Monday through Friday. Some seminar courses, taught by national experts in the field, are taught during the day for several consecutive days. Many of our students are employed while in the AuD program, but the employment hours have to be flexible to accommodate the class times and clinical assignments. How big are most classes? Average class size is between 15 and 18 students. Is there an audiology student group I can get involved in? Yes, the Department of Audiology supports the Student Academy of Audiology, and has a very active local chapter. For more information regarding SAA, please go to http://www.audiology.org/education/students/SAA/Pages/default.aspx What is the make-up of the student body? We have students from all areas of the country, and throughout the world! Our students of various races and ethnicities and our students vary in their undergraduate field of study. About half studied in communication sciences and disorders; others majored in the sciences and psychology. We have had English, education, business and engineering majors among our students. We believe that the varied personal, cultural, and educational experiences that each student brings offers others the chance to learn from each other’s experiences. Our students are typically close-knit. The faculty encourages collaboration, rather than cooperation. If accepted into the NSU Audiology student body, you will have a cadre of colleagues who will be your personal and professional friends throughout your life!
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Audiologist's Assistant program: What is an Audiologist's Assistant? The audiologist's assistant works under the supervision of an audiologist, to help the audiologist work more productively. Our program at NSU prepares the student to work under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, performing selected tasks in patient assessment and working with hearing aids and other amplification systems. How does the audiologist's assistant training program work? The Audiologist's Assistants program is 100% distance learning. Students access a Website that contains course resources such as the outline, self-quizzes and web-based self-tests and tutorials. The website allows the student to take tests on-line. Students need to have a Windows PC computer. Portions do not work on Mac computers. The student can complete the training materials at his or her own pace. Six months are allotted to complete the course. A $75 fee will be assessed if the student does not complete the program in this time frame. FLASH videos provide the narrative course lectures. These are audio narrated Power Point shows. A copy of the power point slides is provided to the students. The diagnostic testing portion includes a copy of the AudSim audiometer simulator that can be used free of charge for the duration of the course. The simulator guides the student through the process of obtaining pure-tone air-conduction thresholds and has practice cases. The student is graded on accuracy of obtaining thresholds using this software. Assignments are defined in the course materials. Some assignments are completed independently by the student (e.g. web-surfing and viewing photographs of normal and abnormal ear canals). Most assignments are completed in conjunction with the supervising audiologist at the student's worksite. There are two different modules; you can enroll in just one or in both courses. One is in diagnostic testing, one is in amplification. How much are the modules? Each module costs $280.00, which includes the cost of shipping and handling. What is in the Diagnostic Module? Diagnostic-related tasks the assistant will be trained to complete are:
What is in the Amplification Module? The tasks the assistant will be trained for include:
What if my supervising audiologist doesn't want me to conduct some of these tasks? We respect the fact that your audiologist is responsible for all care provided to his or her patients, and has the duty to only delegate tasks that State law permits, and that the audiologist believes is appropriate in that situation. In order to receive the certificate of completion for the course, you need to successfully pass the exams even about topics that the audiologist doesn't want you to perform. However, if the audiologist does not want to train you on a specific task, then the audiologist simply indicates that on the assignment form, and you will be given credit. What does the Student need to complete the course? The student must have a supervising audiologist who sponsors the training and completes verification of student progress on clinical assignments. Additionally the student needs to have:
Will the Assistant be able to work without supervision of an Audiologist? The training program does not prepare the assistant to work independently. The training is meant to guide the student through the training needed to assist a licensed audiologist in his or her daily activities. Who can work as an Audiologist's Assistant? State license laws define whether assistants are permitted to work and in what capacity. Each assistant and audiologist is responsible for ensuring that the assistant meets the state requirements. To order the modules click here for the fillable PDF form (this form does require Adobe Acrobat Reader).
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