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Admission Requirements

1. Candidates accepted for admission to the Transitional Doctor of Audiology (distance education) Program will have earned a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology from a regionally accredited college or institution. Master’s degree equivalency as demonstrated through state licensure in audiology or verification of the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) is also accepted.
2. Applicants must have achieved a minimum of 2.70 GPA for the graduate program (on a 4.0 scale).
3. Applicants must submit official documentation of current audiology licensure, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), Board Certification in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology (ABA), or Aud-C (in Canada). For applicants who practice outside of the United States or Canada, the applicant must provide official documentation of regulatory certification or registration to practice audiology that is held by the applicant, and the applicant's credentials will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
4. Applicants must have a minimum of four years of full-time experience in Audiology beyond the master’s degree, or its part-time equivalent of 5,760 hours. Experience gained during the Clinical Fellowship Year does count toward the 5,760 hours.
5. Applicants are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing and Internet use. All curricula require extensive computer usage.
6. Applicants are required to submit official profile scores from the Evaluation of Practicing Audiologists Capabilities (EPAC). An official report of EPAC results must be forwarded to the Admissions Processing Center from the EPAC evaluator’s office. For an EPAC application or profile of results, contact Credentialing Services at 309.343.1202.
7. Applicants must secure two references from audiologists or healthcare professionals familiar with the applicant’s clinical and professional experience. Letters of reference must be submitted for each application year.
8. Applicants must submit a personal resume following the guidelines offered in the application packet.
9. Applicants who are considered potential candidates are required to interview by phone.
10. Applicants who wish to be considered for more than one program must submit a separate application fee and application packet. Application materials are not transferable to another ASHS program. Acceptance to ASHS is to a specific program and is not transferable to any other program.
11. If an applicant is not granted admission, upon consideration of a completed application file, new materials and fees must be submitted in order to reapply at a later date and to demonstrate additional qualifications.
12. Applicants are required to submit all official college or academic transcripts.