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Towson University
Towson, MD
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- AuD
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- Public Non-Profit
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- 4 years
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About the School
Towson University's Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program is a four-year, full-time curriculum designed to prepare students for national certification and state licensure as audiologists. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Admission is competitive, with a recommended target GPA of 3.5, though applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are considered. Prerequisite coursework includes physical science, biological science, social/behavioral sciences, basic mathematics, statistics, phonetics, and language development. Applications are accepted for the fall term, with a final deadline of January 15.
Curriculum
The Au.D. curriculum comprises a minimum of 99 units, including at least 35 units of clinical practicum and a minimum of 7 units dedicated to a doctoral thesis. Coursework covers areas such as auditory diagnostics, hearing aids, vestibular assessment, cochlear implants, and tinnitus management. Students engage in three on-campus and four off-campus clinical rotations, culminating in a one-year, full-time clinical externship. This comprehensive training ensures graduates are competent in evaluating, treating, and preventing auditory, balance, communication, and related disorders.
Facilities
Towson University offers state-of-the-art facilities for audiology students, including the Auditory Electrophysiology Lab, Vestibular Lab, and Auditory Processing Lab. On-campus clinical training is conducted at the university's Hearing & Balance Center, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Off-campus clinical rotations are available at over 30 area hospitals, private practices, pediatric facilities, and schools in the Baltimore-Washington area, offering diverse clinical experiences.
Demographics
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Towson University comprises experienced full-time faculty dedicated to student learning and success. The program admits a cohort of approximately 70 students each year, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Graduates of the program have a 100% pass rate on the national Praxis exam and a 100% employment rate upon graduation, reflecting the program's commitment to excellence in education and clinical training.
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2025