How many hours of observation and clinical practicum are required to complete my Master’s or AuD program?
Our Speech-Language Pathology Master’s program requires a total of 400 clock hours of practicum, which includes 25 hours of observation. Doctor of Audiology (AuD) students are required to complete 1820 hours, including clinical practicum here at the Speech and Hearing Center and off-campus with their fourth year externship. ALL students are encouraged to complete their observation hours before entering the Graduate program in CSD here at UT Austin. Observation hours should be properly documented and certified (including signature of supervisor and ASHA certification number) by the institution at which they were earned.