Audiology
The East Tennessee State University Doctor of Audiology program is a joint-program between ETSU and the Audiology Department at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home.
The collaboration between facilities provides extensive educational and clinical opportunities for our doctoral students. The ETSU / VA faculty consists of 12 Ph.D. level, 3 Au.D. level, 2 Masters level audiologists, and several adjunct professors. In addition to the vast clinical possibilities, the curriculum offered in our program prepares students for the educational demands in all areas of Audiology.
News/Updates:
Open House dates will be October 4, 2024 (starting at 1pm) and March 14, 2025. These sessions are for Fall 2025 applicants to tour the campus and meet faculty.
These will be held in person on campus or you can also attend via zoom. You can sign up to attend either of these sessions.
Q and A Sessions: Have a question about the program? Want to talk to a current Audiology student? Join us on zoom for a 'Q&A with ETSU Audiology'. Faculty and students from the program will be available on zoom November 1st from 10am-11am EST to meet you, talk about the program, and answer your questions! Sign up here and we will send the zoom link prior to the session
Outcomes & Careers
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students from our AuD program report being employed or furthering their education within three months of graduation
Average Salary for Audiologists
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean Audiologist salary is $83,900
Vision Statement
The Doctor of Audiology program will serve as a center for excellence, with a commitment to high quality professional education, translational research in audiology and in providing direct clinical services and community education and outreach programs. Through these activities, the program will strive to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by speech, language, hearing and balance challenges across the life span.
Mission Statement
To prepare students to be exceptional clinicians and lifelong learners, who provide evidence-based services and advocate for individuals with communication disorders and their families, and to become future leaders in the field of Audiology.
Program Accreditation:
The Master's of Science (M.S) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) {residential} and Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in Audiology {residential} at East Tennessee State University are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Ph: (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.
Student Outcome Data: Program completion, praxis examination pass, and employment rates for the past three years
ETSU Doctor of Audiology Program Strategic Plan