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Requirements
The M.A. in Communicative Disorders with a specialization in audiology is available to Doctor of Audiology students in good standing who require a master’s degree prior to their final year external placement. With the advice and consent of the advisor, a student elects to earn a degree with or without a thesis. Student participation in practicum and internship courses requires both good academic standing and consent of the school.
Specialization in Audiology
Admission
The M.A. in Communicative Disorders with a specialization in audiology is available to Doctor of Audiology students in good standing who require a master’s degree prior to their final year external placement. After a student has successfully completed 60 semester hours in the Au.D. program, he or she may apply for admission to the master’s program. An applicant for admission to the program must meet or exceed the following requirements:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in Au.D. course work taken at NIU
Academic advisor recommendation
A typed statement describing the need for the master’s degree
Program faculty will review the student’s transcript, advisor recommendation, and student’s justification of need for degree. Once accepted to the master’s program, a degree will be conferred allowing the student to continue to their final year placement.
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