Program Director: Erin G. Piker
Email: pikereg@jmu.edu
Program Description
This graduate clinical audiology program is a four-year post-baccalaureate program of study that prepares students for entry-level practice in the profession of audiology, including qualifying for licensure in audiology as awarded by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology.
Graduates are also eligible for certification in audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) unless the student opts out. Students admitted to this program are matriculated into a focused curriculum developed to prepare doctoral-level practitioners. Students admitted to the Doctor of Audiology program who already hold a master's degree in audiology will complete an individualized program of study.
This program is designed to be completed in 4 years. Summer courses are required.
Licensure/Certification
This program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please refer to the JMU Professional Licensure Program Status by Jurisdiction Index to determine if this JMU program meets the educational requirements specified by the associated licensing or certification agency in the state or territory in which you are located and other states and territories. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table.
Admission Requirements
JMU CSD Holistic Admissions Philosophy: We commit to the mission and vision of JMU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, by adopting a holistic review process that fosters inclusive excellence and values the experiences and attributes that students from diverse backgrounds bring to our university. We welcome students who can think critically and who embody compassion, collaboration, adaptability, resilience and openness to feedback.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree.
- Successful completion of any undergraduate prerequisite courses.
- Personal written statement regarding career goals, reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree, and areas of clinical and/or research interest.
- Professional vita or resume, including names and contact details of three individuals willing to serve as references.
- Personal interview, if invited.
See the Audiology program website for further information.
Degree Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 100 credits.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| CSD 511 | Instrumentation in Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 512 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System | 3 |
| CSD 513 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular Pathway | 2 |
| CSD 514 | Audiologic Assessment | 4 |
| CSD 515 | Aural Rehabilitation and Education Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 516 | Advanced Vestibular Physiology and Testing | 3 |
| CSD 523 | Psychoacoustics | 3 |
| CSD 531 | Industrial Audiology | 2 |
| CSD 533 | Business Applications in Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 551 | Introduction to Hearing Aids | 3 |
| CSD 600 | Research in Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 611 | Neurophysiologic Measures I | 4 |
| CSD 621 | Neurophysiologic Measures II | 2 |
| CSD 622 | Advanced Hearing Aids | 3 |
| CSD 633 | Auditory Pathophysiology | 3 |
| CSD 644 | Counseling for Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 |
| CSD 711 | Pediatric Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 731 | Medical Audiology | 2 |
| CSD 920 | Doctoral Dissertation in CSD | 9-12 |
| 59-62 |
| CSD 510 | Seminar in Audiology (Clinical Methods) | 1 |
| CSD 525 | Seminar in Audiology (Clinical Methods II) | 1 |
| CSD 550 | Tinnitus and Pharmacology | 2 |
| CSD 620 | Research and Statistics (Research Proposal) | 3 |
| CSD 710 | Geriatric Audiology | 1 |
| CSD 720 | Implantable Auditory Devices | 3 |
| CSD 810 | Professional Seminar in Audiology | 1 |
| CSD 820 | Professional Seminar in Audiology | 1 |
| 13 |
| CSD 519 | Audiology Clinical Practicum A | 3 |
| CSD 539 | Audiology Clinical Practicum B | 2 |
| CSD 619 | Audiology Clinical Practicum C | 3 |
| CSD 629 | Audiology Clinical Practicum D | 3 |
| CSD 639 | Audiology Rotation A | 3 |
| CSD 719 | Audiology Clinical Rotation B | 3 |
| CSD 729 | Audiology Clinical Rotation C | 3 |
| 15 |
| Audiology Externship A | |
| Audiology Externship C | |
| Professional Internship | |
| 35 |
| Total Credits | 107-110 |