The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Bridge program is a transformative, career-advancing experience for audiologists ready to expand their expertise, sharpen their clinical edge, and redefine their professional trajectory. Designed for flexibility and impact, this innovative program empowers working professionals to pursue doctoral-level advancement without stepping away from their careers.
Delivered fully online, the program offers maximum convenience without compromising depth or rigor. For those seeking hands-on enrichment, optional on-campus workshops provide immersive opportunities to refine clinical techniques, engage with faculty, and collaborate with peers.
Over two years, students complete 30 courses and workshops that reflect the full spectrum of modern audiology practice. The curriculum is intentionally flexible: participants can revisit foundational topics to strengthen core competencies or pursue advanced coursework that dives into complex, evolving areas of care. This personalized approach ensures that every student’s experience aligns with their goals — whether that means refreshing knowledge, expanding scope, or mastering new specialties. A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on concentrations. Students select two areas of focused study from high-demand domains: hearing aids, cochlear implants, tinnitus and sound sensitivity, and balance. This model allows graduates to build targeted expertise that translates directly into clinical impact and professional differentiation.
What truly sets the program apart is its faculty. Courses are taught by clinician-scientists and leading subject matter experts who bring both cutting-edge research and real-world clinical insight into every learning experience. The result is a curriculum that is not only academically rigorous but also immediately applicable in practice.
This program is ideal for audiologists seeking to deepen their professional expertise, pivot into new areas of practice, broaden their clinical scope, increase earning potential, or simply stay current in a rapidly evolving field. The outcomes speak for themselves: among program graduates, 96% report greater confidence and proficiency, over 90% report improved patient care, and approximately 50% achieve measurable career advancement. The Doctor of Audiology Bridge program is more than a degree — it’s a strategic investment in your future as a leader in audiology.
Drexel University’s Osborne Audiology is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to grant the AuD degree to students who successfully complete all requirements of the AuD Bridge program. The Doctor of Audiology Bridge program is accredited by the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE).