Doctor of Audiology (AuD): 2025–2028 Curriculum
The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) curriculum requires full-time study for three years (nine consecutive semesters). For additional information, refer to the College of Health Professions section of the Wichita State University Graduate Catalog. The program requires 88 credits (or 91 credits if completing Research Option 2).
Important Note: Curriculum requirements are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders for the most recent updates. Graduate students complete their degree program according to academic requirements in effect when their plan of study is filed with the Graduate School.
| Summer Semester 7 Cr |
Credits | Fall Semester 17 Cr |
Credits | Spring Semester 15 Cr |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSD 804 Clinical Audiology I | 3 | CSD 805 Clinical Audiology II | 3 | CSD 861 Amplification II | 3 |
| CSD 807 Acoustics and Instrumentation | 3 | CSD 806 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems | 3 | CSD 866 Principles of AEPs and OAEs | 4 |
| CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 1 | CSD 855 Pediatric and Educational Audiology | 3 | CSD 868 Diagnosis & Management of Persons with Balance Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 860 Amplification I | 3 | CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 1 | ||
| CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 1 | CSD 846 Advanced Audiologic Rehabilitation | 3 | ||
| CSD 832A Critical Thinking I | 2 | CSD 940G Advanced Selected Topics: Professional & Scholarly Integrity (Pre‑Session) | 1 | ||
| CSD 845 Research in CSD | 2 |
| Summer Semester 4–5 Cr |
Credits | Fall Semester 12–14 Cr |
Credits | Spring Semester 15 Cr |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSD 871 Dx & Tx of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis (online) | 2 | CSD 847 Business for Audiologists (online) | 3 | CSD 844 Clinical Applications for AEPs and OAEs | 2 |
| CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 1 | CSD 863 Professional Issues & Counseling in Audiology | 3 | CSD 870 Implantable Auditory Devices | 3 |
| CSD 891 Nonthesis Research * | 1 or 2 | CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 2 | CSD 851 Medical Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 891 Nonthesis Research * | 1 or 3 | CSD 854 Hearing Conservation | 3 | ||
| CSD 803 Introduction to Psychoacoustics | 3 | CSD 886 Clinical Practicum | 2 | ||
| CSD 892 Presentation of Research * | 1 | ||||
| CSD 834 Interprofessional EBP (Pre‑Session) | 1 |
| Summer Semester 4 Cr |
Credits | Fall Semester 7 Cr |
Credits | Spring Semester 7 Cr |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSD 997 Audiology Residency | 4 | CSD 997 Audiology Residency | 7 | CSD 997 Audiology Residency | 7 |
* Nonthesis Research and Presentation of Research credit choices impact total program hours.
Mentored Research Project (“Capstone”)
Students are required to complete a mentored research project over a one‑year period during the second year of the program. Students choose between two options; the second option is for those seeking a more rigorous and in‑depth research experience. Students electing Option 2 will pay for and graduate with three additional credits.
Option 1 (3 credits)
- CSD 891 Nonthesis Research (2 credit hours)
Option 2 (6 credits)
- CSD 891 Nonthesis Research (5 credit hours)
- CSD 892 Presentation of Research (1 credit hour)
* Students choosing Option 2 complete 92 total program credits.
Prerequisite Requirements
(Not counted toward degree, but may be taken during the program.)
- American Sign Language (e.g., CSD 270)
- Aural Rehabilitation (e.g., CSD 504)
- Early Language Development (e.g., CSD 304)
- It is strongly recommended that students have completed an Introduction to Audiology or Introduction to Audiometric Assessment course.
Contact Information
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Health Professions
Office: Ahlberg Hall, Room 401
Phone: (316) 978‑3240
Fax: (316) 978‑3291
Email: csd@wichita.edu
Website: WSU Audiology Program
Address:
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Updated Feb 2025