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The Doctoral
Program in Clinical Audiology is an academically-based,
clinically-oriented program designed primarily to prepare
professional Audiologists. This doctoral program comprises
two tracks: one track leads to the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree and one track leads to the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) degree. The Au.D.
track entails a comprehensive educational program with a
focus on clinical practicum and coursework that trains individuals
to become professional audiologists; the Ph.D. track provides
similar clinical training and coursework, in addition to
more extensive research training, to students interested
in pursuing a Ph.D. degree. Students
who are interested in a traditional research Ph.D., without
any clinical practicum training, should apply directly for
admission to the Ph.D. program in Hearing and Speech Sciences
(see below).
The
Ph.D.
Program in Hearing & Speech Sciences (pdf) involves extensive
research experience as well as coursework to train students
interested in careers in independent research or academia.
The amount of course work to be completed depends on the amount of previous coursework in the Hearing & Speech
Sciences. Students who are interested in a Ph.D.
degree in Audiology with a clinical practicum should apply
directly for admission to the Doctoral program in Clinical
Audiology (see above).
The University of Maryland graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Public comment can be addressed to the Council at the link above or by mail at 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
Clinical Training:
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Research Training:
The
University of Maryland is the flagship institution of the
University System of Maryland, providing our students
with many opportunities to become involved in research.
Master's students in speech have the option
of pursuing a thesis track, in which they conduct
their own research study as part of their coursework. Au.D. students are
expected to perform an original research project as
their dissertation research, generally of a clinically-oriented nature. Our Ph.D. program is designed to train individuals
who wish to work in academic and research settings
and involves extensive research training. This includes
both directed and independent research, conducted
under the supervision of a faculty advisor. To find out more about research projects in
our department, CLICK HERE.
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Open Houses
The
best way to find out more about our program is to visit!
We have open houses
once a month where prospective students can learn about
our graduate programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology,
tour our facilities, and meet our faculty and students.
Interested in More Information or
in Applying?
Apply Online
Links to Funding Information
Contact the Department
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