The University of Texas at Dallas/Callier Center for Communication Disorders Doctor of Audiology Program.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this article is to describe the history and resources of the doctor of audiology (AuD) program at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)/Callier Center for Communication Disorders, as well as to provide an overview of the program.

METHOD

Data from 1999, when the AuD program was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Program, to the present were reviewed.

CONCLUSIONS

The UTD/Callier Center AuD program includes more than 40 faculty members, spans 3 campuses, and has 8 research laboratories. Total enrollment is 32 students (8 students are admitted each year for the 4-year program). Students have access to extensive resources and learning opportunities. The clinical and research programs at the UTD/Callier Center are actively involved in providing high-quality, in-depth education to future doctors of audiology.