Your Path to a Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
If you’re an undergraduate considering a career in audiology, you don’t need to follow a single, rigid academic path. Many students begin with a major in Speech and Hearing Science or Communication Sciences and Disorders, but today’s Doctor of Audiology (AuD) programs welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Majors such as biology, psychology, physics, chemistry, engineering, and other science‑based fields can all provide a strong foundation for graduate study. This reflects the interdisciplinary nature of audiology and the broad skill set needed in hearing and balance healthcare.
If your undergraduate major doesn’t include coursework in speech and hearing science, you may be asked to complete a few prerequisite classes before or during your AuD program. These courses help ensure that every student, regardless of major, enters graduate school with the knowledge needed to succeed in advanced audiology training.
Undergraduate Resources
We've compiled several resources to aid undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in audiology.
Applying to Audiology Graduate School
We created a guide to help you navigate the graduate school application process with confidence.
Personal Statement Supplement
This resource provides practical strategies, reflection prompts, and examples to support your graduate school application journey.
Join Your University’s SAA Chapter
Explore audiology, meet students and professionals, and build your résumé for grad school, whatever your major.
Step into Audiology: Join National SAA Today
You don’t have to wait until graduate school to join the audiology community. SAA membership connects you with students and professionals across the field and gives you access to resources that help you prepare for your future career.
Students enrolled in an undergraduate program or taking post-baccalaureate classes at an accredited institution are eligible to join.
Dues are as low as $5.83 a month.
