Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) program at Northern Illinois University, prospective students must submit the following to the Graduate School by no later than January 15:
- Official transcripts from all schools attended [A minimum of 3.20 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) is required]. Specific course work requirements for admission are generally those necessary for successful completion of the baccalaureate degree in communicative disorders with an emphasis in audiology. Note that applicants with degrees in disciplines other than communicative disorders are welcome to apply for admission to the Au.D. program. Applicants who lack key undergraduate coursework may need to enroll in courses that will provide the fundamental knowledge needed to succeed in the program prior to admission.
See Additional Requirements below for more information.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test scores [Competitive scores are expected]
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from professors, clinical supervisors, or employers providing evidence of an applicant's professional qualifications and ability to successfully complete doctoral work. At least two letters should be from persons in a position to write analytically about the applicant's academic and personal qualifications to pursue graduate studies and professional practice in audiology.
- A student’s Statement of Purpose is an integral part of the application. The statement should be no less than one page, but no more than 2 pages. Students should use this opportunity to tell the admissions committee about their interests in audiology, as well as what makes them attractive candidates for the Au.D. program.
**Note that admission to the Au.D. program is for full-time study beginning in the fall term. Exceptions to fall entry may be considered in light of a review of prerequisite course work.
Additional requirements
International Applicants:
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in fields other than communicative disorders:
Students without a background in communicative disorders may need to complete deficiency coursework prior to admission to the Au.D. program. Required courses (or equivalent courses as determined by review of the student’s transcripts) include:
- MATH 155 Trigonometry & Elementary Functions
- PHYS 180 Acoustics, Music and Hearing
- PSYC 225 Lifespan Development: Childhood through Adulthood
- PSYC 300 Introduction to Brain & Behavior
- COMD 403 Language Development
- COMD 420 Intro to Audiology
- COMD 428 Intro to Hearing Practicum
