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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Audiology program: Who clearly leads in audiology doctoral training? NSU 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? The dissertation is optional. 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 essentially prepares doctoral candidates in clinical/professional issues. The Ph.D is typically a more narrow field of interest degree, and includes in-depth research in a particular area of interest.
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, a written application, and a personal onsite interview. NSU does not require the GRE for the doctoral degree in audiology. 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. However, applications are accepted throughout the year. 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 and on an occasional weekend to accommodate student work schedules. Clinical rotations will be assigned to students throughout the program. How big are most classes? Average class size is between 15 and 20 students. Is there an audiology student group I can get involved in? Yes, the Department of Audiology supports the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA), and has a local chapter. For more information regarding NAFDA, please go to www.nafda.org What is the geographical make-up of the student body? Current students originate many states nationwide including Florida, Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, West Virginia, Utah, and other parts of the world such as Latin and Central America, and the Cayman Islands. In addition, African American, Caucasian, Asian, and Latin American students make up a diverse learning environment. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Audiologist's Assistant program: What is an Audiologist's Assistant? The audiologist's assistants 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 much are the modules? Each module costs $249.50, plus $6.00 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:
How does the Training Program work? The Audiologist's Assistants module is a distance program. 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. Portions do not work on Apple computers or those with Windows Vistas operating system. The student can complete the training materials at his or her own pace. Six months are allotted to complete the course. A fee may be assessed if the student does not complete the program in this time frame. Course notes are provided along with CDs containing narrated instructional slide shows that explain concepts and teach techniques. A copy of an audiometer simulator is included in the package 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 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 normal and abnormal photographs of the ear). Most assignments are completed in conjunction with the supervising audiologist at the student's worksite. 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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