Bloomsburg's Clinical Doctorate of Audiology is a four-year program placing major emphasis on clinical training and the practical application of research, theory, and technology into clinical practice.
The first two years of the program emphasize didactic instruction and laboratory class work combining theory, practicality and emerging technology. The emphasis in the final two years is on combining the theory with clinical learning experiences. The fourth year is a full year externship with monitoring and advisement.
The audiology program includes:
Both academic and practicum experiences focus on the prevention, identification, evaluation and treatment of individuals with disorders of the auditory, balance and related systems.
Other Programs You May Be Interested InOur Clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) program is an 11 semester, 123-129 credit program that provides training covering the breadth of knowledge necessary for clinical work.
Admission to the Doctorate of Audiology program is on a competitive basis. Interested students are encouraged to apply early. Application deadline is Feb. 1.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Admissions Committee accepts graduate students based on the evaluation of an applicant’s ability and readiness for graduate work. The committee may conditionally accept a limited number of undergraduate students enrolled in Bloomsburg University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program who meet the strict criteria established by the Department.
Applications to Bloomsburg University’s AuD program are managed by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application System (CSDCAS). The applicant portal opens in early August and can be accessed using this link: CSDCAS Portal.
Materials to be submitted through CSDCAS include:
Individuals not meeting all requirements: Conditional admission is considered upon recommendation of the faculty.
The deadline for receipt and verification of all application materials is Feb. 1st of the year that you plan to begin the graduate program.
Applications are only accepted for fall semester enrollment.
CSD 582 Research in Communication Disorders
CSD 600 Diagnostic Audiology I: Assessment of Auditory Sensitivity and Speech perception
CSD 601 Aural Rehabilitation for adults*
CSD 602 Hearing Science I
CSD 603 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology I
CSD 604 Hearing Aids: Theoretical and Technical Considerations
CSD 605 Diagnostic Audiology II: Acoustic immittance, site of lesion and pseudohypacusis
CSD 606 Electronics and Instrumentation in Audiology*
CSD 607 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology II
CSD 608 Evaluation and Treatment of Tinnitus
CSD 609 Theoretical and Clinical Masking
CSD 610 Auditory Problems in Children
CSD 611 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology III
CSD 621 Hearing Science II
CSD 622 Aural Habilitation and Rehab for Children
CSD 623 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology IV
CSD 624 Hearing Aids: Clinical Considerations and Fitting Practices
CSD 625 Clinical Neuroanatomy of Auditory, Visual and Somatasensory System
CSD 626 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology V
CSD 627 Central Auditory Processing Disorders
CSD 628 Geriatric Audiology*
CSD 629 Personal and Interpersonal Implications of Aural Habilitation/Rehab
CSD 630 Internship: Clinic Methods/Practicum in Audiology VI
CSD 631 Auditory Neurophysiology for the Audiologist
CSD 635 Clinical Physiological Methods in Audiology: ABR, EcochG
CSD 636 Professional Ethics and Cult Divers*
CSD 637 Medical Audiology
CSD 638 Clinic Externship/Residency I
CSD 639 Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders I
CSD 649 Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders II
CSD 640 Cochlear, Auditory Brainstem and Middle Ear Implants: Assessment and Management
CSD 642 Clinic Externship/Residency II
CSD 643 Hearing Conservation
CSD 644 Issues and Perspectives in Audio. Practices*
CSD 646 Clinic Externship/Residency III
CSD 647 Clinic Externship/Residency IV
CSD 648 Clinic Externship/Residency V
CSD 650 CSD Introduction to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
CSD 699 Dissertation (optional) *
On and Off-campus clinical experiences required throughout the program.
In addition to acquiring the necessary academic and clinical knowledge to practice as an Audiologist, the program also offers a research option.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year |
CSD 600 Diagnostic Audiology I CSD 603 Internship: Clinical Audiology CSD 604 Hearing Aids Theory and Technology CSD 650* Intro IONM Total = 12 credits |
CSD 605 Diagnostic Audiology II CSD 607 Internship: Clinical Audiology CSD 602 Hearing Science I CSD 639 Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders I Total = 12 credits |
CSD 582 Research in Communication Disorders CSD 609 Theoretical and Clinical Masking CSD 610 Auditory Problems in Children CSD 611 Internship: Clinical Audiology Total = 12 credits |
| Second Year |
CSD 623 Internship: Clinical Audiology CSD 625 Neuroanatomy of the Auditory, Visual, and Somatosensory Systems CSD 649 Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders II CSD 621 Hearing Science II Total = 12 credits |
CSD 624 Hearing Aids: Clinical Considerations and Fitting Practices CSD 626 Internship: Clinical Audiology CSD 631 Auditory Neurophysiology for the Audiologist CSD 635 Clinical and Physiological Methods in Audiology Total = 12 credits |
CSD 608 Evaluation and Treatment of Tinnitus CSD 629 Perspectives and Interpersonal Implications of Aural Rehabilitation CSD 627 Central Auditory Processing Disorders CSD 630 Internship: Clinical Audiology Total = 12 credits |
| Third Year | CSD 622 Aural Rehabilitation: Child CSD 643 Hearing Conversation CSD 637 Medical Audiology CSD 638 Clinical Externship/Residency I Total = 12 credits |
CSD 601 Aural Rehabilitation for Adults CSD 640 Cochlear Implants CSD 606 Electronics and Instrumentation in Audiology CSD 642 Clinical Externship/Residency Total = 12 credits |
CSD 636 Professional Ethics and Cultural Diversity CSD 644 Issues and Perspectives in Audiological Practices CSD 628 Geriatric Audiology CSD 646 Clinical Externship/Residency III Total = 12 credits |
| Fourth Year | CSD 647 Clinical Externship/Residency IV Total = 6 credits |
CSD 648 Clinical Externship/Residency V Total = 6 credits |
* Following completion of CSD 650, student may apply to complete IONM Certificate coursework concurrently with Au.D. program.
Student must maintain a QPA of 3.0 with no more than two grades lower than a B- throughout the doctoral audiology program. A grade of B- or lower in any clinical experience will necessitate repeating the course to achieve a grade of B or higher.
Knowledge and Skills Assessment (KASA): Students will have regular and ongoing opportunities to assess their knowledge and skills acquired in the academic and clinical program. Standard 5.3. The results of this assessment will be used to plan and implement program improvements. Students track their progress in achieving certification standards by completing a form (KASA) every semester so that progress can be reviewed with the faculty and with the academic advisor.
| Period | # Completed within Expected Time Frame | % Completed within Expected Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Year 2021-2022 |
8 | 100% |
| 1 Year Prior 2020-2021 |
14 | 100% |
| 2 Year Prior 2019-2020 |
13 | 100% |
| Reporting Period | # Taking the Exam | # Passed Exam | % Passed Exam Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent Year 2021-2022 |
6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 1 Year Prior 2020-2021 |
15 | 13 | 86.6% |
| 2 Years Prior 2019-2020 |
12 | 11 | 91.6% |
| Reporting Period | Employment Rate in Profession | |
|---|---|---|
| # of Graduates from prior year | % of Graduates from prior year | |
| Recent Year 2021-2022 |
8 | 100% |
| 1 Year Prior 2020-2021 |
14 | 100% |
| 2 Year Prior 2019-2020 |
13 | 100% |
Students in the Au.D. program will have the opportunity to be involved in research projects with program faculty, as well as conduct their own research under the guidance of Audiology faculty. Student research grants are available through BU and National Organizations (AAA, ASHA). Students are encouraged to present their research at State and National meetings.
Practicum opportunities are available through BU's on-campus Audiology Clinic in Centennial Hall and other affiliated agencies. Affiliations are also in place with more than 80 hospitals, clinics, public schools and private practice settings.
Services offered at the on-campus Audiology Clinic:
Bloomsburg University is approved to offer programs that lead to certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensure in Pennsylvania. BU’s Doctorate in Audiology program is designed to prepare you for the national exam required for certification and leads to eligibility for audiology licensure in Pennsylvania. BU cannot confirm that this program meets the requirements for licensure in other states. Other states’ requirements may be viewed at the ASHA website. Because requirements differ by state, applicants should verify requirements for their state(s) of interest prior to applying to this program. Note that state requirements are subject to change at any time and without notice. Please visit https://bloomu.edu/state-authorization and https://www.asha.org/ for more details.
"The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology residential program at Bloomsburg-Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296- 5700.
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