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Unparalleled and personalized experiences
At the University of Louisville, our audiology students are our top priority. We aim to enrich and guide your experience as a student, ensuring that you have the resources, opportunities, and encouragement needed to thrive in every aspect of your academic, professional, and personal life. We believe that every student has the ability to make a profound impact on the world, and we are here to help you achieve that goal.
Our program is designed to get you in the clinic starting in your first week, so you can start applying what you learn right away. We strive to create a supportive learning environment that prioritizes scholarship and professionalism while celebrating each student for their unique talents and skills they bring to the program. Our collaborations within the community provide you with a wide variety of clinical experiences in hospital, private practice, ENT/medical, schools, and other sites to ensure you see the full scope of practice. Our program also prioritizes early-access to specialty topics like cochlear implants, vestibular, and electrophysiology testing (ABRs), often within your first year.
We will help you navigate and explore the profession, find and develop your passion, and gain the experience you need to be prepared for clinical practice. Let our program prepare you for whatever comes in the future of the ever-changing field of audiology.
Our Audiology Program Experience
When you join our program you have an instant support system. Each student is assigned a faculty mentor, who meets with you regularly throughout your program to ensure you are on track and meeting your goals. You'll have extra mentoring meetings in the first term, to make sure you have the support you need as you transition to our program.
Students are also assigned a student "buddy". Buddies are students in the program who have been in your shoes and can offer help, tips and suggestions when you need some extra support.
Our program has a student chapter of the Student Academy of Audiology. Join with your fellow classmates and gain valuable experiences related to the profession. Our students in the organization participate in walks for hearing, community hearing screenings and other events. They also know how to have a good time and organize regular socials around the city to explore what Louisville has to offer while getting to know your fellow students.
Scholarships and paid positions are available for competitive incoming students to the program. However, incoming awards are not the only assistance available. We also have opportunities that arise during your program that can help offset costs associated with attending.
- Incoming student scholarship: A merit-based award for competitive incoming students
- Paid positions: These are hourly positions to work in the department, a research lab or the clinic
- Newborn hearing screening: Screeners are paid a stipend each term and are usually recruited from existing students in the program
- Grant positions: When faculty receive research grants, they include funding for student support in their labs. Ask faculty about existing or upcoming funding opportunities!
- Local scholarships and awards: We have some community partners who provide annual scholarships and awards to our students. These awards are usually given to 2nd or 3rd year students who demonstrate excellence in their academic and clinical coursework
- National scholarships and awards: Our students have been very competitive when applying for national scholarships and awards from ASHFoundation, AAA and other organizations.
The Standardized Patient Program is a resource available to Audiology students at the University of Louisville. Designed to provide a safe and supportive environment, the SP Program helps healthcare students develop the essential skills they need to become exceptional practitioners.
A Step Above
We offer a dynamic and supportive educational environment dedicated to producing skilled, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professionals.