UW-Stevens Point Launches Independent Doctor of Audiology Program to Meet Growing Demand
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-Stevens Point) is set to launch an independent Doctor of Audiology program, marking the end of its long-standing partnership with UW-Madison. This new program, approved by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents in April, will begin enrolling students in the summer of 2028. The program is designed to address the increasing demand for audiologists both regionally and nationally. It will offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes 96 graduate credits, combining academic coursework with hands-on clinical education. Students will gain practical experience through a minimum of 1,820 hours of supervised practicum in various settings such as hospitals, ENT clinics, private practices, schools, and community health sites. A key feature of the program is the on-campus Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, where students will start working with patients from their first year. The program will use a service-based pricing model, offering the same tuition rate for b... 
