At this university, students may pursue a Doctor of Audiology degree either on campus or via distance learning. Only those already practicing audiology can pursue distance learning, while those with bachelor's or master's degrees must study on site.
The distance learning course can be completed in a year and half. It features online regional meetings, lectures, online discussion and chat rooms.
The University of Florida also offers a Ph.D. program in audiology and speech-language pathology. Among the facilities at the school are the speech and hearing center, the Shands Teaching Hospital, and the University of Florida's Hearing Center at Hampton Oaks.
University of Florida
College of Public Health and Health Professions
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-3261
phhp.ufl.edu
Audiology doctoral programs are offered at various City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, including Brooklyn College in Brooklyn and Hunter College in Manhattan. These locations also have speech and hearing centers for clinical practice.
The Hearing Science Laboratory is situated at CUNY's Graduate Center campus. Externship placements include some of the top New York City hospitals. Students also gain clinical experience in identification, assessment and rehabilitative services. Because of the diverse nature of the local community, emphasis is on meeting the audiological needs of different cultural, social and linguistic groups.
CUNY Graduate Center
Health Sciences Doctoral Programs
365 Fifth Avenue, Room 3317
New York, NY 10016-4309
212-817-7980
gc.cuny.edu
Students with a B.A. in communication sciences and disorders may enroll in the audiology doctoral program at the University of Pittsburgh, a four-year course of study. This includes a year-long externship. After gaining a Doctor of Audiology degree, graduates can work in a private practice or clinical setting, or in academia. According to the school's website, this program exceeds clinical and academic standards established by the American Academy of Audiology, as well as the American Speech Language Hearing Association, for an audiology doctoral degree.
University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS)
4020 Forbes Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-383-6558
shrs.pitt.edu