program is designed to produce audiologists who are able to function independently in all diagnostic and rehabilitative settings, serving individuals of all ages, including those who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The curriculum was developed in accordance with the recommendations and guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), and
the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA). In addition to providing traditionally strong academic and clinical experience, the Gallaudet University Au.D. program has the unique charge of training audiologists who are proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), who possess extensive understanding on deafness, and who have particular expertise in serving members of the deaf community. Students accepted into the Au.D. program have the option of selecting a pediatric-educational audiology emphasis (PEAE). The curriculum for students who select this emphasis includes: substituting two required courses for the two program electives, adapting assignments in selected required courses to pediatric populations and adapting required practica, internship, and residency experiences to serve pediatric populations. The PEAE option comprehensively addresses the competencies of the Educational Audiology Association as well as the knowledge and skills acquisition (KASA) competencies required for ASHA's Certification of Clinical Competence in Audiology. staff includes 9 full-time and 1 part-time faculty members and clinical audiologists, with additional contributions from members of the Speech-Language Pathology faculty, faculty of other University departments and outstanding adjunct faculty from throughout the Washington, D.C.
