Audiology (Au.D)

The University of Akron, in parternship with Kent State University and the Cleveland Clinic offers the Doctor of Audiology degree through the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC).

NOAC merges the strong assets of two university programs that focus on the scientific and clinical bases of audiology with the Cleveland Clinic Section of Audiology to provide students with exposure to the breadth and depth of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology. We are dedicated to providing World Class Education in Audiology.

The Doctor of Audiology program at the University of Akron, in association with the Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium, is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (four-point scale)
• At least three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement of purpose as to why the applicant wishes to become an audiologist
• GRE scores

Akron Advantage

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage," including Documented Excellence through the University.