If you like moving at an accelerated pace, being innovative and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, this is the place for you.
Admissions
The School of Audiology at Pacific University aims to prepare the nation’s best Doctors of Audiology—those who practice at a true level of excellence, who connect with their patients and are willing to go the extra mile for the sake of patient care.
Each applicant is evaluated holistically to identify his or her unique combination of academic background, communication skills, technology facility and the critical ability to relate easily and well to people.
Academic strength and interpersonal communication skills are important. A strong academic track record demonstrates your ability to succeed in this intensive three-year program while great interpersonal communication skills are critical to clinical practice.
Interview Days An interview is a critical element of our review process. It allows the Audiology Admissions Committee to evaluate skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, perseverance, commitment, motivation, attitude, warmth and professionalism. You may be invited for a daylong interview event where you can assess your fit with the program. You will have lunch with faculty and students, get a feel for our community through a variety of activities and come away with a solid foundation to make your decision.
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Average APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
66
Average APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED
3.45
average GPA
21–37
Average age Range
11
Average states representeD
(And Canada)
12:1
Average Student TO FACULTY Ratio
Student practicing an earmold impression for hearing aids. When mastered here, the student may practice on peers. Passing the skills check allows the student to perform that skill (under supervision) in clinic.
Getting Ready The Audiology Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant’s unique background. Our objective is to create a diverse and dynamic learning experience that benefits all students, and ultimately, future patients and the profession of audiology. We evaluate:
Academic record
Essay responses
Letters of recommendation
Personal interview
Writing sample
Spirit of teamwork
Professional attitude and demeanor
Community and/or college service
Motivation for the profession of audiology
Prerequisite Coursework The prerequisite coursework listed is intended to facilitate your success. Coursework in human biology, chemistry/physics, mathematics, statistics and the social/behavioral sciences is critical to preparing students for the rigors of the AuD degree program.
For more detail on specific prerequisites and additional recommended coursework, please visit pacificu.edu/audiology.
How to Apply Applicants for the AuD program at Pacific University will use an online service to submit their application. The Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) creates one primary application that can easily be sent electronically to the School of Audiology. You can access the portal at portal.csdcas.org.
The Audiology Admissions Committee will look forward to reviewing your application after the CSDCAS application and Pacific University Supplemental Application have been received.
3
SEMESTERS OR 4 QUARTER HOURS
(Prerequisite Coursework)
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
Human Biology
Physics or Chemistry
Social Science
Statistics
We look for candidates who love people and technology. You need to be ready for a challenge—and ultimately ready to make a difference in your patients’ lives.
