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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
05/16/2025
Please help us congratulate the Gallaudet AuD class of 2025 (and one in Dec 2024)! Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to the field is admirable. We wish them well as the go off into the world as ambassadors of Gallaudet ! 💙💛💙🤟
05/09/2025
Each semester, Audiology students select a faculty or staff member to receive the End-EAR-ment award. Recipients are chosen based on their noticeable impact on students. This semester, Dr. Megan Hoben was chosen as the recipient of the Spring 2025 End-EAR-ment Award! Comments from students identify Dr. Hoben as “Always flexible and understanding as students become more stressed as the semester goes on. I wouldn't be as sane without her!” Another student said “Dr. Hoben is always encouraging, uplifting, and ready to talk about anything at any time.” Congratulations Dr. Hoben!
Image Description: Dr. Hoben is smiling and holding the End-EAR-ment award, which features the vestibular system and cochlea in the shape of a heart.
05/08/2025
We are thrilled to celebrate the AuD class of 2026! They have earned their white coats and are off to their final year of externship! Remember to lead with client-centered, evidence-based care. You have a strong foundation and will continue your path to being amazing clinicians!
Visual description: 10 women standing in a line on Gallaudet’s campus. They are wearing white medical coats and some are carrying bouquets of flowers.
05/02/2025
Spread the word! Gallaudet’s Audiology Clinic is hiring a clinical educator!
Clinical Educator (Audiology) OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a pro...
04/14/2025
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, but you do not have the pre-requisites completed, please see the flyer below.
Image Description: A blue and yellow flyer advertising the post-baccalaureate preparation program. This program includes one year of remote education to prepare you for graduate school.
03/31/2025
This past week, several students had the opportunity to present at the AAA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The audiology department at Gallaudet is thrilled to watch these students succeed in their research goals. Congratulations Tiana Dixon, Alaina Milam, Kady Patterson, and Chloe Scheff!
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Image 1: Second year audiology student, Tiana Dixon, stands next to her research poster titled "Parental Communication and Auditory Skill Development: Longitudinal Insights into Early Language Acquisition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children".
Image 2: Second year audiology student, Alaina Milam, stands next to her research poster titled "Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) in American Sign Language".
Image 3: Second year audiology student, Kady Patterson, stands next to her research poster titled "Auditory Brainstem Response in Young Adults Post-Covid 19 Infection".
Image 4: Second year audiology student, Chloe Scheff, stands next to her research poster titled "Common Fall Risk Factors Among Older Deaf Adults".
02/14/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day from SAA!! We are so grateful for our clinical educators, research directors, front desk staff, and professors!! Thank you for all that you do!
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Image 1: Dr. Tamaki, smiling, holding a card made by SAA that reads “without you I’m off balance”
Image 2: Dr. Lau, smiling, holding a card made by SAA that reads “You’re on a roll (and pitch and yaw)”
Image 3: Barb, smiling, holding a card made by SAA that reads “I’m so glad you’re hear!”
Image 4: Dr. Marcinkus (left) and Dr. Hoben (right), smiling, holding cards made by SAA. The left card reads “I OTO tell you… you’re awesome!” The right card reads “A carrot is a long, reddish, yellow vegetable, wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!”
01/25/2025
The Gallaudet Audiology program is excited to be back for the spring semester! Yesterday, some of the students enrolled in vestibular studies had the opportunity to practice testing on one another.
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Three audiology students pose smiling for a picture. On the far left, one student is wearing a green t-shirt and signing "I love you". Next to him is the second student wearing a grey sweatshirt and holding testing equipment. To the far right is the third student laying down wearing pink scrubs and goggles. An image of her eyes is displayed on the screen behind her.
12/10/2024
Each semester, Audiology students select a faculty or staff member to receive the End-EAR-ment award. Recipients are chosen based on their noticeable impact on students. This semester, Dr. Ashley Tilahun was chosen as the recipient of the Fall 2024 End-EAR-ment Award! Comments from students identify Dr. Tilahun as a supportive and approachable clinical educator who encourages growth, offers flexibility in helping students, and provides a safe, respectful space to discuss challenges, making everyone feel valued and capable. Congratulations Dr. Tilahun!
Image Description: Dr. Tilahun is smiling and holding the End-EAR-ment award, which features the vestibular system and cochlea in the shape of a heart.
11/11/2024
We are so proud of Dr. Andy Lau for launching the SteadyStart Program. This past Friday audiology students, speech-language-pathology students, government representatives, and other interdisciplinary professionals gathered to learn about Dr. Lau's plans for the SteadyStart Program coming to Gallaudet University soon.
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Image 1: A group of audiology students posing for a picture with three audiology clinical supervisors: Dr. Ashley Tilahun, Dr. Elizabeth Marcinkus, and Dr. Andy Lau.
Image 2: Dr. Andy Lau presenting his SteadyStart Program in the Hall Memorial Building atrium.
The Clinical Doctoral Degree (AuD) education program in Audiology at Gallaudet University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071.
The 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 program offers an intensive, broadly based academic curriculum together with integrated sequential clinical experiences. 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 AuD 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.
The AuD program is currently served by 8 full-time faculty members and clinical audiologists, along with support staff and additional contributions from members of the Speech-Language Pathology faculty, PhD program faculty, faculty of other University departments and outstanding adjunct faculty from throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
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