Doctor of Audiology / PhD in Clinical Audiology in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers advanced graduate education in clinical audiology, including a Doctor of Audiology (CAUD) program leading to an Au.D. degree. This program is open to students with a bachelor's degree who have fulfilled undergraduate prerequisites in hearing and speech sciences or communication disorders. The CAUD curriculum blends academic rigor with clinical training, focusing on producing skilled audiologists. While the program emphasizes hearing disorders, it also covers normal communication processes and research methodology. Graduates qualify for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Board of Audiology certification, and state licensure including Maryland. For those holding a graduate degree in audiology (Au.D. or M.A.), a Ph.D. program is available. CAUD students can also opt for a dual-degree track, completing their Au.D. requirements before continuing directly into Ph.D. studies.