AuD Prerequisite Information
Prerequisite Courses
Although prerequisite courses do not need to be completed before applying to the AuD program, admission will be contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisites before the start of classes.
The audiology program requires prerequisite content in the following areas (the number in parenthesis is the number of the course that we offer at Ohio State.
- At least one course in college-level algebra/trigonometry or higher college level math course
- At least one course in college-level physical sciences
- A course in phonetics and phonetic transcription (SHS 3320)
- A course in normal language development (SHS 3330)
- An introductory course in audiology (SHS 4540)
In many places, including Ohio State, the introductory course in audiology has pre-requisites in the areas of acoustics/psychoacoustics and anatomy and physiology of the ear. We allow students to “skip” those pre-requisites and move directly into SHS 4540--if they are willing to complete background work on their own in conjunction with the SHS 4540 class. Please be aware that this places a significant burden on the student, especially on those who do not have a strong science and math background. Students who feel comfortable taking those courses without their prerequisites should contact the instructor(s) for permission to enroll without those prerequisites.
Some students are more comfortable taking the full range of pre-requisite coursework. Those students should add the following two courses to the courses listed above:
- A course in basic acoustics (SHS 3340)
- A course in anatomy/physiology of the ear and psychoacoustics (SHS 4440)
Determining Which Prerequisites You Need and How to Obtain Them
The check sheet PDF below is a resource to help you determine which prerequisite courses you need to begin OSUs AuD program. We encourage you to refer to your college transcripts, course descriptions/course syllabi, and the information below to assess which prerequisites you may need. If you are uncertain of whether a course from another institution fulfills our prerequisites, please send course information (name of institution, course title and number, and a detailed course description/syllabus) to Graduate Program Coordinator, Sarah Wendel at wendel.13@osu.edu. We do not provide full transcript reviews for prospective students.
The most up-to-date OSU course descriptions can be found in the course catalog
Options for Completing the AuD Prerequisite Courses - Select the option that describes your current situation:
Schedule an appointment with Undergraduate Advisor, Maria Roth roth.595@osu.edu to discuss options for the best way for you to complete the prerequisite courses.
Students who are working on an undergraduate degree at a university that has some, or all, of the prerequisite courses available can take the courses at that university as electives—a degree in Speech and Hearing Science is not necessary for admission. If not all of the courses are offered, the remainder can be taken on-line. Some students take the prerequisite courses as online distance education through OSU or other universities that offer equivalent courses. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science at OSU has a Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program, which offers many of the pre-requisite courses online. Students can complete up to five online courses during the OSU Summer Term.
Students who have earned a bachelor's degree in a field outside Speech and Hearing Science and are interested in learning more about the prerequisites to apply to the AuD program should review the following information:
If you still have questions about prerequisites after a thorough review of the information and resources listed above, please email Graduate Program Coordinator, Sarah Wendel, at wendel.13@osu.edu.