Department of Communication Disorders
Audiology Program
The audiology program offers 128 credit hour program beginning in the fall semester.
Our curriculum spans 12 semesters for full-time students. For prospective applications,
we are able to accommodate one-on-one tours or meetings, and an annual open house.
We currently do not have scholarships or graduate assistantships. If you are accepted
into our program, there is a $200 acceptance fee. For additional information, please
refer to our admissions requirements located here, or email our admissions advisor at epierc@lsuhsc.edu.
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Communication Disorders will begin accepting applications for the
Doctor of Audiology program after August 1st for fall attendance.
Online Application
The Doctor of Audiology program uses the CSDCAS in its application process.
Click the links below to enter the CSDCAS webpages:
Main Application Page
FAQs and Information Page
Only completed and verified applications will be considered. Transcripts must be submitted to the CAS 5-6 weeks
before the application deadline to allow time for verification. It is the student's
responsibility to monitor the application's progress and ensure it is completed and
verified by the deadline. If you require assistance filling out the application, please
contact the Office of Disability Services at ods@lsuhsc.edu or at (504) 568-2211.
Timeline for Application
Applications must be received by February 15th of the year you intend to matriculate.
Doctor of Audiology Admission Requirements in Addition to the Application
In addition to the application form, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of, or active enrollment in, a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours.
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member).
- Personal essay.
- In-person interview.
- Graduate Record Examination
The GRE is not required. Admission decisions are based on a multi-faceted rubric that includes GPA, personal essay, and personal interview.
- Letters of Recommendation
All Applications must seek three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess your academic and professional potential. At least one letter must be written by a faculty member.
- Personal Essay
All applicants seeking admission to Doctor of Audiology program must submit a personal that demonstrates both content knowledge and writing ability. Essays should address the following:
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- Motivation or desire to become an audiologist.
- Depth of understanding of the profession of audiology.
- Professional goals and aspirations.
- Overall writing ability, including organization, clarity, grammar, and style.
- In-Person Interview
All applicants will report to LSUHSC for an in-person interview with Audiology Faculty. Online interviews are allowed for out-of-state applicants.
Other Information
Tuition and Fees
Technical Standards
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY
The audiology program will not accept transfer of coursework taken by an application
in any other program.
Available student work positions can be found here.
For additional information regarding:
LSUHSC’s ESL/TOEFL, background checks, student health requirements, readmission and
leave of absence policy please refer to our Student Handbook. For information on the Louisiana Higher Education Foreign Security Act Screening
click here.
