What are the prerequisites for entering the Au.D. program at UIUC?
Applicants must have prerequisite skills in oral and written or other forms of communication and have successfully completed coursework in the life sciences, physical sciences, behavioral sciences, and mathematics. Additional undergraduate prerequisites for the Au.D. include coursework in general phonetics, speech science—anatomy, speech science—physiology, acoustics and hearing science, the development of spoken language, language disorders, introduction to audiology and hearing disorders, and aural habilitation/rehabilitation. Students who do not have a background in speech and hearing science (e.g. biology, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, and others) are encouraged to apply. The audiology faculty will advise these students regarding the acquisition of prerequisite requirements. Course plans and sequences may vary based on a student’s background and experience. In some cases, individuals without a background in speech and hearing science m
