Dr. Zachary La Fratta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zachary La Fratta, Au.D., CCC-A, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Purdue University’s Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences. He specializes in graduate-level pediatric audiology and oversees clinical education at the M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic, focusing on diagnostic intervention services for infants to adults. His expertise spans amplification and Hearing Assistive Technologies (HAT). La Fratta has led initiatives related to Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), emphasizing evaluation and intervention within an interprofessional education framework. He is involved in the SLHS Community Support Outreach Committee and has been recognized as a 2025–2026 SoTL Faculty Fellow by Purdue Innovative Learning. Nationally, he holds the position of Secretary of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Men’s Constituency Caucus, while also being a member of ASHA’s Committee Ambassadors and serving as Vice President of the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His research interests include advocacy, diversity, and mentorship within the field of audiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches pediatric audiology and supervises clinical education at M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic.

Awards

#2025

Scholarship Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship

#2024

Community Impact, Festival Teaching and Learning

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.