Licensure Disclosure: Au.D. in Audiology

Degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology are designed to provide a theoretically and clinically rich learning experience for students planning to work as audiologists or speech-language pathologists in medical, educational, and private practice settings.  States have varied requirements for practitioners of speech-language pathology and audiology (e.g. additional externship hours, earning the Certificate of Clinical Competence, etc.) and students are reminded to contact the applicable licensing board in the state where they are planning on looking for employment.

Gallaudet University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title IV approved institution.

The Clinical Doctoral Degree (AuD) education residential program in Audiology at Gallaudet University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) requirements for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), the University provides information pertaining to this program and audiology licensure within each of the U.S. states and territories.

This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for audiologist licensure in the District of Columbia.

If you intend to secure licensure outside of Washington, D.C., review the professional licensure requirements for the state or territory of interest from the list below. This will help you determine whether Gallaudet has obtained confirmation from the state or territory to formally identify whether the Gallaudet Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program meets or  does not meet the educational requirements for licensure.

Of course, state and territory regulations can change. So we recommend that, should you pursue the Gallaudet program, you regularly check licensure requirements throughout your studies to ensure ongoing eligibility

Successful completion of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) at Gallaudet University meets the requirements for certification in audiology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Currently, the Au.D. degree meets the educational requirements for licensure as an Audiologist in the following states & territories:

Gallaudet University has determined that the education provided in the Au.D. program does not meet educational requirements for licensure in the following territories:

*While the program may meet the educational requirements set forth by the state, there are additional requirements beyond the educational component that the program is not designed to fulfill. Be sure to discuss your options with the program director.