Admissions
The Osborne College of Audiology accepts applications to the Advanced Studies Certificate Programs online through the MySalus portal.
Applications to the Advanced Studies Certificate Programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Entrance into these programs occurs quarterly (May, August, November, and February), provided that a minimum number of seats are filled. The Admissions Committee review and selection begin after applicants have sent all the necessary documents to the Office of Admissions.
Once the class is filled to capacity, applicants may be placed on a waiting list for the next start date. To receive priority consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply and complete the application requirements as soon as possible.
If you are interested in applying to one of the Advanced Studies Certificate Programs or have questions regarding the application process, please contact an admissions counselor at admissions@salus.edu, or 800.824.6262 (toll free in North America), or 215.780.1301 prior to initiating the online application.
Criteria & Prerequisites
To Be Considered An Applicant Must:
Submit the following to the Office of Admissions by email at admissions@salus.edu:
- Submit an online application, along with the non-refundable application fee of $100 (USD), to the University. The application can be started and saved. You will be provided a key number to allow you to retrieve the application and your responses will be saved until you are ready to submit. Please save this key. It is the only way you can access your saved application. Please provide an email address so key numbers can be forwarded to you if needed. It is recommended that you also print a copy of the completed application for your records.
- Curriculum vitae or resume of work experience, along with a copy of license, registration, or the equivalent to practice audiology, if applicable.
- Complete a Personal Goal Statement – Submit a brief (750 word maximum) goal statement, describing your professional background and interest in your advanced study of choice (Cochlear Implants, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis, or Vestibular Sciences and Disorders). Please address the following questions within your response:
- Are you currently working in the field of cochlear implants, tinnitus and hyperacusis, or vestibular sciences and disorders (please focus on the field of advanced study to which you are applying)?
- If so, where and in what capacity? If not, what is motivating you to pursue advanced studies, cochlear implants, tinnitus and hyperacusis, or vestibular sciences and disorders?
- What are your professional goals?
- How do you see the certificate program advancing your professional goals?
- If you are applying for the available Faculty Scholarship, state so in the Personal Goal Statement and also provide a separate letter of support from your AuD program director.
- Arrange for two letters of evaluation to be submitted on your behalf. When completing the online application, applicants must supply the name and email address of two people who are not related to the applicant and who will provide the University with a reference.
- References will be contacted by the Office of Admissions and provided with an evaluation form.
- The references should be from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work, employment record, and/or personal characteristics.
- Arrange for an official copy of transcript indicating confirmation of a college degree (BS, MS, AuD, PhD, MD, etc.) from an accredited institution in audiology or an audiology-related profession (e.g. physicians, speech-language pathologists, or teachers of the hearing impaired who may be part of the interdisciplinary management team for cochlear implant candidates and recipients).
- Current audiology clinical doctoral (AuD) students who are in the clinical externship phase of their program must submit a letter of support is required from the program director.
- Official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions, not to the student. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.
- An international student whose degree was completed outside of the U.S. will be required to submit a document-by-document credential review from an accredited agency, which evidences all post-secondary studies completed.
- Please consult the agency's website for requirements to complete the evaluation. An official evaluation must be sent from the agency directly to Salus University, Office of Admissions, 8360 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. These services are provided by various agencies including: World Education Services (www.wes.org).
- Official results from the TOEFL (or Academic IELTS) examination are required for all students for whom English is a second language (ESL). Exceptions will be made for ESL applicants who hold degrees or diplomas from accredited post-secondary institutions in countries where English is the official language and in which English is the language of instruction (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand).
- A recommended score for the TOEFL IBT is 70 or above. Official scores from the Academic IELTS examination will be accepted in substitution for the TOEFL (recommended score of 5.5 or above). The TOEFL (or Academic IELTS) examination must be taken within two years prior to the start date of the entering class to which an applicant seeks admission.
- Entrance examinations are not a requirement for acceptance into these programs. However, if you have taken a test such as Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or ETS PRAXIS and would like to include them in your Admissions file, your test results may be sent directly to the Salus University Admissions Office.
- All credentials submitted on behalf of an applicant become a part of that applicant’s file with the University and cannot be returned.
Faculty Scholarship
One scholarship covering the tuition of the first ten credits of the program ($5000.00) will be awarded to a faculty member who is currently teaching a course or courses on cochlear implants, tinnitus and hyperacusis, or vestibular sciences and disorders (the course(s) must be associated with the advanced study certificate program to which you are pursuing) in an AuD program at an accredited institution.
The scholarship does not cover the direct expenses of the application fee ($100), the eCollege fee ($500), or the quarterly University technology fee ($109-115). For faculty who wish to apply for this scholarship, include as part of the admissions process (a) the intention of application for the faculty scholarship in your Personal Statement, and (b) the submission of a separate letter of support from your program director.
For Non - Degree Student Status
Please complete the form found at the link below and submit. This form is appropriate for the applicant who may desire to take one or more of the courses offered in this program, but is not fully enrolling in one of the Advanced Studies Certificate Programs.
Application Form for Non-Degree Student Status
Admissions Selection Process
Notification of Acceptance and Matriculation
An applicant may be notified of his or her acceptance on a rolling admissions basis. Upon receipt of acceptance, an applicant is required to complete the Matriculation Supplement form in order to reserve a seat in the program.
Certificate Program Course Delivery
Courses are taught entirely online. Technology requirements (see details below) must be met to ensure that each student has equal access and receives materials in the same way. Students will asynchronously connect and interact with the course instructor and other students online. In asynchronous online instruction, students have the flexibility to access the course within a period of time set by the instructor. The instructor will post PowerPoint presentations and may post links to videos and interactive activities. Each course is six weeks in duration and consists of six weekly lectures, weekly discussion board and weekly assignments/quizzes. Asynchronously instruction will involve student postings, participation in threaded discussions, and writing assignments. A monitored discussion board will be used by the instructor to assess the student’s activity and quality of postings. Students will be responsible for allocating adequate time in their schedule to access the course materials, study the material and complete the assignments. Each course will require the student to allocate 4 to 5 hours per week for study and assignments.
Technical Requirements
Appropriate hardware and software are key elements of the learning environment at Salus University. Students will use a computer to download course materials, to complete assignments, exams, and work on other tasks. With this in mind, they will also be expected to have access to and use the hardware and software described below.
Please note that due to the rapid rate of change in information technology, we anticipate that hardware and software competencies will be updated on a regular basis.
Students will access their certificate program courses on the Salus University Blackboard site. This is a password protected site administered by Salus University. Students also will be expected to access their Salus University email accounts.
Hardware Requirements for a PC:
Students are required to have use of a computer system with the following specifications and components:
- Windows 7 or higher
- Core i7 processor or faster
- Minimum 8GB RAM (16 GB Preferred)
- Minimum 500GB Solid State Drive
- Integrated webcam and microphone
Hardware Requirements for a MAC:
- Mac OS 10.11 or higher
- Intel Core i5 or higher / Equivalent
- Minimum 8GB RAM (16 GB Preferred)
- Minimum 500GB Solid State Drive
- Integrated Webcam and Microphone
- Must have a 5Ghz capable wireless adapter (Dual Band Preferred)
Recommended Warranty Purchase:
- Windows 3 years parts and labor extended warranty
- AppleCare 3 years parts and labor
Software/Applications
Students are required to have use of the following operating systems and applications:
- Productivity Software
- Microsoft Office 365 (Provided at no charge by Salus University) recommended
- Instructions will be provided
- One of the following Internet browsers:
- Google Chrome 57 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 52 or later
- Anti-virus Software:
- Symantec Anti-virus software (Provided at no charge by Salus University)
- Instructions will be provided
- Adobe® Reader
- Adobe Flash plug-in
- Adobe Shockwave Plugin
- Windows Media Player & Plugin Version
- Wireless Connection
Accessibility for Operating Systems
Both Microsoft and Apple provide additional accessibility guides, tutorials, and tips for use on your computer. Visit the Microsoft or Apple website for information beyond the documents provided here.
Access, Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Visio and Visual Studio are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.
Email Account
Students will receive communication through a personal Salus University email address. Once a student’s account is established, all communication for this program will be sent to the student’s Salus University email address, instead of their personal email address.
Avoiding Inactivity Timeout
When an ISP’s internal browser is not in use, the ISP will consider the user inactive and will disconnect the user after a period of time. To remain active and avoid being disconnected, return to the main page of the ISP (every half hour or so) and click on a link or check email. This will reset the ISP’s “inactivity time” and allow for students to continue working on the online course.
Satellite & Cellular Internet Connections
If this is the only connection to which you have access, please note that you may experience sporadic issues while working in your online courses. If you report these problems to the Salus University Help Desk we will attempt to address them with your satellite or cellular connection provider.
Wireless Routers/Connections:
While working in your online courses via a wireless router or wireless connection you may experience problems such as various error messages. If you contact the Salus University Help Desk please be aware that part of the troubleshooting process may be to have you bypass your wireless router or connection. If bypassing the wireless router resolves the problems you are experiencing you will either need to continue to bypass the router or contact the router's manufacturer's support to further diagnose the source of this problem.