7 - Certification and Licensure
Upon graduation, students are eligible for ASHA certification. Specific requirements for certification in Audiology may be found at: http://www.asha.org/certification/. AuD students should familiarize themselves with the ASHA certification requirements and the ASHA Code of Ethics for clinical practice. These and other important documents are available on the ASHA website at: http://www.asha.org/aud/. Students will receive a signed copy of the 2020 Standards for Clinical Certification in Audiology Verification by Post-Graduate Supervisor form for ASHA certification.
Students also have the opportunity to select an externship placement with a qualified audiologist who does not hold ASHA certification. Students who choose this option will not be immediately eligible for ASHA certification upon graduation. According to the 2027 Standards for Clinical Certification in Audiology, Standard III, an audiologist can meet the requirements for certification post-graduation. Interested students may review the requirements at: https://www.asha.org/certification/2027-slp-certification-standards/?srsltid=AfmBOootsbiVL6hr9YoqYGLSTlEaYA9dG0TDxsWdXezcGe-6Jp4pLvtL
Graduates are also eligible for ABA certification through the American Board of Audiology upon completion of ABA’s post-graduation requirements. Specific requirements for certification by the American Board of Audiology may be found at: https://www.audiology.org/american-board-of-audiology/aba-certification/
Documentation required for state licensure may be requested by contacting the Program Director.
Links to national organizations are provided in Appendix D as well as other useful resources for AuD students and graduates.