Communicative Disorders and Sciences AuD

College of Arts and Sciences

The Admissions Committee will not be selecting students for admission to the professional Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) program for the current cycle. We will begin accepting applications in 2025 to begin study in fall 2026.

Program Description

The graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology and audiology covers various aspects of communication, with an emphasis on communicative disorders. Included are courses on normal processing and research methods, as well as on the etiology, symptomatology, prevention and remediation of disorders of speech, language, and hearing. The programs also allow students to qualify for New York State licensure needed for practice in outside educational settings. Students in the MA program in speech-language pathology also can qualify for New York State certification for teachers of students with speech-language disabilities.

Program Contact

Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
122 Cary Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: cdsdept@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-2797

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time

Credits Required

  • 75 Hours

Time-to-Degree

  • 4 Years

Application Fee

  • $75

Special Requirements

Interested students should apply through the CDSCAS National Application.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.