Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Professional Doctorate in Audiology

Hofstra is part of the top-ranked New York AuD Consortium—
three universities united for one vital mission.

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Why Choose Our Doctor of Audiology Program?

Certification Information

Graduates of the New York AuD Consortium are eligible for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and New York state licensure in audiology.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

The interview is no longer in person

The application deadline for our doctor of audiology program for Fall admission is February 1.

A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is considered the minimum for entry. Particular attention is given to grades for courses within the discipline acquired in the undergraduate curriculum or in pre-requisite study. Students who do not meet the minimal criteria may be accepted with provisional status and must achieve B grades in all courses during the first semester in the program prior to matriculation as a degree candidate.

  • Application submitted through CSDCAS
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal 300-word essay describing why you want to pursue a doctoral degree and your diverse qualities and/or experiences
  • Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
  • In-person interview for qualified candidates
  • GRE Optional

Students are required to show transcript evidence of the following six prerequisite courses at the time of application:

  • Phonetics
  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
  • Speech and Language Development
  • Speech and/or Hearing Sciences
  • Speech and/or Language Disorders
  • Introduction to Audiology

Additional requirements include courses in the following areas:

  • Physical Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Mathematics/Statistics