Audiology Programs

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Doctor of Audiology (AuD)


The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) is a four-year, 90 semester credit hour post-baccalaureate degree, and is part of the Western Regional Graduate Exchange program (WRGP). The AuD has a required preliminary exam, comprehensive exam, and clinical research project.

Council on Academic Accreditation | Accredited - Audiology

The doctoral (AuD) education program in audiology {residential} at Utah State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

MS in Communication Sciences

This is a non-clinical degree that prepares students to enter the Disability Disciplines PhD program strand in Audiology or the interdisciplinary PhD program in Neuroscience at USU. View the program page.



Audiology Division Faculty

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Karen Munoz
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Karen Muñoz

Karen Muñoz

Department Head | Professor | Audiology

435-797-3701

karen.munoz@usu.edu

Brittan Barker
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Audiology
Brittan Barker

Brittan Barker

Associate Professor | Audiology

435-797-0434

brittan.barker@usu.edu

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Aryn Kamerer

Aryn Kamerer

Assistant Professor | Audiology

435-797-9239

aryn.kamerer@usu.edu

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Andrea Page

Andrea Page

Clinical Assistant Professor | Audiology

435-797-1383

andrea.page@usu.edu

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Cache Pitt

Cache Pitt

Clinical Professor | Audiology

435-797-9311

cache.pitt@usu.edu

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Tanner Price

Tanner Price

Clinical Assistant Professor | Audiology Program Director

435-797-1385

tanner.price@usu.edu

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Tiffany Shelton

Tiffany Shelton

Associate Clinical Professor | Audiology

435-797-1374

tiffany.shelton@usu.edu

What are the prerequisites for the AuD degree?


Students pursuing an AuD degree in Audiology must have a Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders or the equivalent undergraduate prerequisite courses, either from USU or another accredited university...

Should I still apply if I have a poor GRE and/or GPA?


The admissions committee looks at all applications. A number of qualifications, including your GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, experience, and personal attributes will be evaluated. The GRE is not required for individuals applying to the AuD Program.

Does your program accept students with undergraduate degrees in a field other than communicative disorders?


A student with a bachelor’s degree in another field who desires to receive a clinical doctorate of auidology degree must have completed the prerequisite courses prior to acceptance...