The AuD Program at Towson University

¹ Towson University, Towson, MD

demanuel{at}towson.edu

Purpose: This article provides an overview of the Towson University doctor of audiology (AuD) program.

Method: Faculty and facilities, program highlights and requirements, admission criteria, and funding opportunities are summarized.

Conclusions: Towson University is a student-focused university with an emphasis on interactive and interdisciplinary hands-on learning. The physical facilities include an active on-campus clinic and newly renovated facilities that are equipped with the latest diagnostic, treatment, research, and teaching equipment. Off-campus clinical rotations occur at state-of-the-art health care facilities in the Baltimore-Washington, DC, corridor and surrounding areas. Fourth-year externships include facilities across the United States. The AuD program includes a 104-credit curriculum combining didactic, clinical, and research courses. A comprehensive assessment system tracks progress throughout the program to ensure graduates are well prepared for entry into the profession as autonomous audiologists.

Key Words: doctor of audiology, AuD, audiology education, Towson University

Submitted on November 22, 2004
Accepted on March 26, 2005