Audiology Assistant Graduate Certificate

Undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field is recommended. Those with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field are eligible to apply but may need additional course work or clinical hours to obtain ASHA certification or MA State Licensure.

TOEFL/ IELTS
The language of instruction and clinical education at Mass General Brigham University is English and a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  Applicants who have not completed either an undergraduate or graduate program where English is the language of instruction must demonstrate English Language proficiency as part of your application to Mass General Brigham University. If you have questions about the language requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

• Applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Guyana, an Anglophone country of Africa, or an English-speaking country of the Caribbean are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• Applicants who are candidates for graduation from an accredited degree-granting program in the United States or at an English-speaking school in one of the countries listed above are also not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Acceptance to Mass General Brigham University will be contingent upon successful completion of this degree prior to matriculation.

Please note that in some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required by the academic program even if you are a citizen of a country in which the (or one of the) national language(s) is English. Decisions about the need for TOEFL or IELTS scores are at the discretion of the academic program to which you are applying in coordination with the department of OES.

Mass General Brigham University accepts either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. The minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score accepted is 89 and the minimum IELTS score accepted is 6.5.  

• To forward your TOEFL score please contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Mass General Brigham University's code is 3513.
• For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to Mass General Brigham University and score information will be verified by the University directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Applicants who have earned a degree from a non-US institution are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from one of the following NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) members: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., SpanTran: The Evaluation Company, World Education Services (WES), or the Center for Educational Documentation. If you earned your bachelor's degree outside of the U.S. this credential evaluation must document minimum equivalency of a US baccalaureate degree or higher.

Statement of Interest

Prompt: In your personal statement (500 words), please describe your interest in becoming an audiologist and your readiness for graduate study by addressing the following areas:

• Motivation and Goals: What personal experiences, academic interests, work experiences, and/or leadership roles have inspired your interest in audiology? What excites you about this field?
• Preparation and Strengths: What experiences, skills, or strengths have prepared you for success in an Audiology program? If applicable, include opportunities you have had to observe or learn about audiology in practice, any aspects of your background or identity that influence your goals, and/or any experiences where you have demonstrated resilience.
• Fit: Why are you pursuing your graduate education at Mass General Brigham University and how does the University's mission align with your goals?

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation. Letters should address the applicant’s potential for graduate education/scholarly study and the applicant’s potential for success within the profession of audiology. 

All recommendation letters should be submitted directly through the application portal.

Who do I contact for more information about the academic program, curriculum, or requirements? 

Program Director Andrea Pittman, PhD, CCC-A 

What is the accreditation status of the Doctor of Audiology program?

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in audiology (residential) at Mass General Brigham University is a Candidate for Accreditation 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years. 

What is your mailing address? 

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions 
Office of Enrollment Services 
36 1st Ave. 
Charlestown Navy Yard 
Boston, MA  02129 

Can I receive Financial Aid for this program?

Yes, submit your FAFSA at fafsa.gov to apply for Federal loans. Eligible graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 for every two-semester loan period with the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and can also apply for the Federal GradPLUS loan at studentaid.gov. To be eligible to borrow Federal loans you need to be enrolled at least half time which is 5 credits in the fall and spring and 3 credits in the summer.