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What is the difference between a professional doctorate (Au.D) and a research doctorate (Ph.D)?

April 26, 2017au.d difference doctorate professional Research

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What is the difference between a professional doctorate (Au.D) and a research doctorate (Ph.D)?

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Both types of degrees are considered earned doctoral degrees (as are Ed.D, Sc.D, etc). The Au.D degree includes a general curriculum in the field of audiology, and prepares students for clinical practice. It is classified as professional degree. The Ph.D is historically a research degree, where one focuses within a narrow field of interest degree.