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The °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ doctor of audiology (AuD) degree program is designed to prepare doctors of audiology in an innovative educational environment who are clinically outstanding, committed to life-long learning, and leaders in their community and profession.

What Does an Audiologist Do?

Audiologists are skilled healthcare professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the function of the inner ear. These functions primarily involve hearing and balance, though can be linked to other physical or neurological processes. 

This blog post delves deeper into a career in audiology.

Audiologists enjoy working one-on-one with other people. The profession requires a strong command of the English language, a keen interest and aptitude in technology, and the ability to communicate clearly with others. 

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements will vary by program. You can review the requirements for Pacific's Aud program, which are similar to other universities. 

Students who enter a doctor of audiology (AuD) degree program often have an undergraduate degree in the following areas (majors and/or minors): communication sciences and disorders, physical sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics), social sciences (e.g., anthropology, psychology, sociology), the communication sciences (e.g., English, communication), music, or business. 

However, a student could earn a degree in many disciplines and meet the other entry requirements for possible admission to the doctor of audiology degree program.

Prerequisites

View the prerequisites for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ’s Doctor of Audiology program, which are similar to those for many universities.