Sac State Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

10/13/2025

🎓 Have questions about applying? We have the answers! 💬

FAQ #1: Who should I ask for a professional letter of recommendation? ✉️

A: Most students ask the audiologists they completed their observation hours with to write this professional letter. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

FAQ #2: Is the GRE required this year? 🧠
A: No, the GRE has been waived this cycle. 🙌

FAQ #3: How will my application be evaluated? 📄
A: We use a holistic approach to reviewing applications. This means that we use your transcript grades (GPA), resume, essay, letters of recommendation, observation hours, and interview in our decisions.

✨ The holistic review combines your unique experiences with traditional academic measures, allowing the committee to consider several factors that contribute to your potential as an Au.D. student in our program and future audiologist. 👂🎓

FAQ #4: Why are there two deadlines? ⏰
A: Our first deadline is the priority deadline, and the second deadline is the final deadline. We encourage applicants to submit their materials by January 5 (the priority deadline). 📅 These applicants will have their interviews scheduled and decisions earlier than the final deadline applicants. If you need more time, continue to work on your application and submit it by February 15. 🗓️

FAQ #5: Can I meet someone from the program and see the clinic? 👋🏥

A: Yes! Contact Dr. Laura Gaeta, Au.D. Program Director, to schedule a prospective student tour and meeting (30 minutes). The time includes about 15 minutes for the tour of the clinic and 15 minutes for questions. 💬 To schedule office hours either virtually or in Folsom Hall (no tour):

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📧 EMAIL: l.gaeta@csus.edu

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10/10/2025

📣 Big News from Sac State’s Doctor of Audiology Program! 💚🐝

We’re excited to announce two upcoming events for the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program! 🎓👂

🎉 Friday, October 17th | 2–3 PM
Au.D. Program Information Session
📍 In-person at Folsom Hall
➡️ Followed by our Open House in the Audiology Clinic (3–5 PM)!
Come meet our faculty and students, learn about the program, and celebrate our dual accreditation milestone! ✨

💻 Monday, November 3rd | 6–7 PM
Virtual Information Session on Zoom — perfect if you can’t join us in person!

📲 RSVP using the QR codes in the posts to save your spot!

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Bianca Esparza, second-year Au.D. student, for winning the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. This prestigious honor recognizes students for their academic performance and resilience. Bianca represented Sacramento State last month during the CSU Board of Trustees’ ceremony. We’re so proud to see Bianca recognized for her excellence and representing our program on such a big stage!

“When patients make progress and they express their gratitude, I know that I have made the perfect choice....I am serving real people and making a difference. When you are doing something that you really love, it makes the studying and everything else a little easier.”

Links: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/support-the-csu/csu-trustees-awards/meet-the-awardees/Pages/bianca-esparza.aspx
And https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2025/9/esparza-trusteesaward2025.html

10/06/2025

Dual Accreditation = Quality & Trust
Quality You Can Trust. 🤝

When you choose an Au.D. program, accreditation matters. It is how you know your education meets the highest standards and prepares you for a successful career.

That’s why we are proud to say that our Au.D. program is accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). ✅

What this means for you:
· Assurance that our program’s curriculum meets rigorous professional standards
· Confidence that you’ll graduate prepared for clinical excellence
· Recognition across the profession, no matter where your career as an audiologist goes

We strive for our students to receive the very best clinical education in audiology at Sacramento State.
Applications are now open. Take the next step and apply with confidence!

Learn more:
https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/communication-sciences-disorders/doctorate-audiology.html -and-application-instructions


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10/02/2025

The wait is over! ‼️

Applications are OPEN! Ready to take the next step toward becoming an audiologist? Here’s how to apply:

1. Visit https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/communication-sciences-disorders/doctorate-audiology.html -and-application-instructions 🦻

2. Complete your application in CSDCAS and Cal State Apply 🧑‍💻

3. Ask for letters of recommendation from two faculty in any discipline and one professional reference in audiology. 📩

4. Log your observation hours on the provided form. ⏰

5. Work on your essay (see our website for the prompt). 📝

6. Contact l.gaeta@csus.edu with any questions. We’re here to guide you every step of the way. 📧

The priority deadline is January 5, so don’t wait!

09/30/2025

🚫 Myth: You must be a CSAD major to apply to our Doctor of Audiology Program.
✅ Truth: We welcome students from any major!

Whether you studied biology, music, psychology, lingustics,or beyond - you can start your path to becoming an audiologist at Sac State.

Bring your unique perspective from science, health, engineering, or the arts, and prepare for a rewarding career as an audiologist. 💚👂

📅 Applications open October 1!
📖 Learn more about prerequisites here:

https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/communication-

09/30/2025

Kicking off our first research spotlight with Dr. Hamid Motallebzadeh!

This summer, Dr. Motallebzadeh presented, “Simulation of middle-ear effusion effects on wideband acoustic immittance: A multi-step fluid-structure interaction approach,” at the International Symposium on Middle Ear Mechanics in Research and Otology in Belgium. 👂

Computational models of biological systems, including the middle ear, are essential for interpreting experimental data and predicting system behavior, particularly when direct measurements are limited. In this study, we developed an anatomically realistic model of the outer and middle ear, with the measurement probe placed in the canal, to investigate the effects of effusion volume, viscosity, and head orientation on wideband tympanometry outcomes.

09/30/2025

Applications open soon! Ready to apply?

• Visit the Au.D. program page for admissions information.
• Download the observation hours to document your observation experiences.
• Create logins for both CSDCAS and the Cal State Apply pages.
• Sign up for an information session in October or November.
• RSVP to our open house, October 17, 3-5pm, at 7667 Folsom Blvd, Suite 1000, to meet faculty and staff, other prospective students, current students, alumni, and university leadership.

Mark your calendar – the application opens October 1! https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/communication-sciences-disorders/doctorate-audiology.html -and-application-instructions ”

06/04/2025

Congratulations to our amazing audiology faculty for their inaugural BAHA activation appointment and interviews! Bravo Dr. Cassar and audiology faculty and staff. We are looking forward to seeing the story on CBS13!

Please see below for the article submitted by the College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State

Bone-anchored hearing aid recipient

"We’re thrilled to welcome our first bone-anchored hearing aid patient at the Maryjane Rees Center Audiology Clinic at Folsom Hall. After 20-plus years of mixed hearing loss, the patient underwent surgery at Sutter Sacramento and returns for activation on Tuesday, June 3. Joining the appointment will be a Cochlear Americas representative, an Au.D. student, and Ariel Cassar, Au.D., CCC-A, Clinical Education coordinator. Join us in congratulating this patient. As a reminder, since 1952, speech, language and hearing services have been provided by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, which has remained committed to providing the community with exceptional services through our on-campus clinic. Learn more about the Maryjane Rees Language, Speech and Hearing Center, which offers a variety of audiological and hearing aid services."

The Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center- Audiology Clinic provides much-needed audiologic services for the community. The Clinic serves as the on-campus training site for Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) students and undergraduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders, preparing...

05/30/2025

Two weeks ago, the CSUS Au.D. program held its White Coat Ceremony for our current third-year students who are about to leave for externship. The event marks the students’ transition to their final year as an extern, and students take an oath during the ceremony. Students’ families and friends attended the ceremony. We will see these students back in May 2026 for graduation!