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University of Connecticut

New Britain, CT

Audiology Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $22,194

Tuition (Out of State): $44,106

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Degrees: AuD, PhD

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Website: https://speech-language-hearing.uconn.edu/graduate/aud/

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About the School

The University of Connecticut (UConn) offers a Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) program through its Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS). This four-year graduate program includes three years of coursework and clinical experience, followed by a one-year full-time residency. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, ensuring that graduates meet the requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence and state licensure in audiology.

Curriculum

The Au.D. curriculum at UConn is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in audiology. It encompasses courses in life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and mathematics/statistics, along with specialized coursework in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Students gain hands-on clinical experience through the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic and various off-campus clinical sites, including hospitals, private practices, schools, early intervention sites, and rehabilitation centers. The program also offers opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations with other departments, such as psychological sciences, neuroscience, and otolaryngology.

Facilities

UConn's SLHS department is housed in the 30,000-square-foot Phillips Communication Sciences Building. The facility includes the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic, six research labs, and the UConn Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC). Clinical rooms are equipped for observation and audio-video monitoring, and the audiological test suites feature up-to-date diagnostic and hearing aid instruments. Additional amenities include office spaces, a graduate student room, a conference room, a learning lab, and a clinical suite for remote observation.

Demographics

The Au.D. program at UConn attracts a diverse group of students from various undergraduate backgrounds, including biology, cognitive sciences, and music. While an undergraduate degree in communication disorders is not required, applicants must demonstrate a broad-based coursework foundation. The program emphasizes an open and supportive learning environment, fostering close collaboration between students and faculty members committed to both clinical services and applied research.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UOC:

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Student Loan Burden: $260,157

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UOC, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $260,157. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Equal to National Average

The cost of living at UOC is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.

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