Doctor of Audiology Program

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program prepares students for careers as clinical audiologists. Students graduating with an Au.D. are in high-demand and enjoy rewarding careers in academia, health care, and corporate settings.

          The USF Au.D. program begins with outstanding applicants and capitalizes on the world-class resources of the CSD Department, including experienced clinicians and scientists in all areas of audiology and hearing science. Visit our Facebook & Instagram to learn more!

See below for more information on USF's Au.D. Program:

Recent & Future Events:

See below for the Doctor of Audiology Program's most recent & future event(s):

• USF Audiology Open House October 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | PCD 4004

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Visit Our Program:

The Fall 2026 AuD program Open House will be held October 16, 2026. The Open House will include an info session followed by tours of the Audiology Clinic led by current AuD students. All students who intend to apply for Fall 2026 admission are invited to attend in person or virtually. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to arrange a visit at another time.

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Program Information:

The USF Au.D. program is a 4-year, full-time, 101-credit residential program offering comprehensive coursework from engaged faculty, exciting internal and external clinical placements, and a host of research opportunities. Requirements include regularly scheduled academic course work, clinical practica, a doctoral research project, completion of a series of comprehensive examinations, ASHA competencies, and a national examination in Audiology.

Clinical Opportunity Information:

A strength of the USF AuD program is the wide variety of clinical opportunities available to students. The suburban campus is close to the many audiology practices that serve the 2.4 million people who live in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Au.D./Ph.D. Dual Degree Program:

The dual degree Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy (Au.D./Ph.D.) program offers a path for those interested in Clinical Research to earn both doctoral degrees within approximately six years. The primary objective is to produce research audiologists competent in clinical service delivery and the ability to conduct independent research in their chosen area of hearing science and clinical audiology.

Facilities:

Within the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders building is the USF Hearing Clinic, Speech-Language Clinic, classroom space, offices for faculty, staff, and students, and a student lounge area. The USF Hearing Clinic offers a full array of services in a modern environment and has the latest in diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative equipment. We offer an Audiology teaching lab and 17 research labs within the Department.

For further information please contact:
     - Academic Program Specialist Ms. Jena Rossman via
       (813) 974-9840 or jenarossman@usf.edu.

     - For any question regarding the admissions process please contact
       Audiology Admissions Committee at audadmissions@usf.edu 

Accreditation: The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) residential education program at the University of South Florida 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.