Doctor of Audiology Program (Au.D.)

The Au.D. is a four-year post baccalaureate professional doctoral degree program. Doctors of Audiology are independent professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, management and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. The Au.D. program, which is known as the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC), is a joint degree program administered by The University of Akron and Kent State University. NOAC is a single unified program of faculty, students, facilities, and resources. Students take classes and participate in clinic at both The University of Akron and Kent State University. Classes are held at Kent State University for the first year of the program with second and third-year classes held at The University of Akron. Students will be admitted to NOAC either through The University of Akron or Kent State University, and they will register for courses on the campus where they are admitted. All classes are cross-listed.

A preferred minimum of 3.0 GPA, on a 4.0 scale, from an accredited undergraduate program.

For those that have lower than a 3.0 GPA, individual consideration may be made based upon the GMAT, GRE, or equivalent scores.

For those that have a 3.0 GPA or higher, but lack three years of work experience, a GMAT score of 500 or higher is preferred to indicate potential success in the graduate program.

Admittance without a GMAT test requirement may be granted to those holding a graduate degree from an accredited university or those with three or more years of professional work experience beyond the earned bachelor’s degree.