Doctor of Audiology

Pacific’s Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) educational program offers a streamlined path for aspiring Audiologists who are eager to enter the workforce. We welcome applicants with a passion for hearing and a Bachelor’s degree in any major. From their very first day, our students are immersed in a student-centered learning experience and hands-on clinical education. Classes are conducted on the ultra-modern San Francisco campus surrounded by the city’s SoMa district.As the first accredited Au.D. program in Northern California, we have an established network of world class medical center internship and externship placements.Start your earnings soon with our accelerated program, which allows you to begin employment after 3 years of education with 6-figure entry-level earning potential in the Bay Area.An expert team of full-time faculty provides personalized clinical and academic education, with the option to participate, present, and publish with our research faculty.Graduates of the Doctor of Audiology program will demonstrate:Comprehensive knowledge of audiology theories, principles, and practices. Benchmarks are high academic performance and successful completion of coursework that aligns with accreditation standards.Clinical competence, including the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with hearing and balance disorders. Graduates meet or exceed all clinical education accreditation standards.Professionalism and ethical behavior in audiological practice, adhering to the highest ethical standards in patient care and research.Engagement in research activities, such as designing experiments, conducting studies, and presenting findings, contributing to the advancement and understanding of evidence-based audiological knowledge.

Self-Reported Grades

Official Transcripts from all institutions attended post high school

Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 'C' or higher

Three (3) professional or academic Letters of Reference.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree with any major.

Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above.

Prerequisite Courses

Three (3) semester or four (4) quarter units of Mathematics in Statistics, Calculus OR Pre-Calculus with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

Three (3) semester or four (4) quarter units of either Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences in General Biology, Physics OR Human Anatomy & Physiology. This may not be an SLP offered course such as Anatomy and Physiology of Speech. Lab is not required.

Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or above, taken within 10 years of applying to the program.

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