Audiology Courses (AUD)


The following courses, numbered 5000-9999, are offered for graduate credit. Courses numbered 5000-6999 which are offered for undergraduate credit only may be found in the undergraduate bulletin, as well as all other undergraduate courses (numbered 0900-4999). Courses in the following list numbered 5000-6999 may be taken for undergraduate credit unless specifically restricted to graduate students as indicated by individual course limitations. For interpretation of numbering system, signs and abbreviations, see University Courses.

5400 Introduction to Audiology. Cr. 3

Introduction to physics of sound, anatomy of the hearing mechanism, audiometry, hearing aids, habilitation and rehabilitation of the hearing handicapped. (F,W)

5420 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 5400. Principles and practices of aural rehabilitation including hearing aids. Material Fee as indicated in the Schedule of Classes (S)

6000 Electrophysiological Procedures. Cr. 4

Prereq: AUD 5400; graduate standing in audiology or speech-language pathology, or consent of instructor. Two distinct electrophysiological procedures, auditory evoked potentials and otoacoustic emissions, are presented. Both procedures consist of several sub-tests used to assess the auditory system from the middle ear to the cortex, in normal and disordered ears. (W)

6010 Acoustic Immitance Measures. Cr. 2

Prereq: admission to graduate program in audiology. Knowledge required to perform and interpret aural acoustic immittance measures. Test results obtained from normal ears and effects of pathological conditions on these clinical tests. (W)

6020 Scientific and Clinical Measurements in Audiology.
Cr. 2

Foundations of mathematics, including algebra, scientific notation, systems of measurement, and physical concepts as they apply to measurement techniques and instrumentation. (F)

6030 Instrumentation in Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 6020. Operation, hook-up, calibration and repair of instruments and software used in clinical audiology. (W)

6040 Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies. Cr. 4

Prereq: graduate standing in audiology. Disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems. Etiology, pathological characteristics, medical and non-medical therapies. (W)

6300 Practicum in Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 5400, 5420. Supervised training and practice in pure tone threshold measurement and aural rehabilitation. Material Fee as indicated in the Schedule of Classes (F)

6310 Audiology Clinical Practicum Series. Cr. 3 (Max. 9)

Prereq: AUD 6410, 6411, 6412. Open only to audiology graduate students. Progression of knowledge and skill level, from introductory basic clinical skills through advanced clinical protocols for difficult to manage patients. Material Fee as indicated in the Schedule of Classes (T)

6400 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System. Cr. 3

Prereq: graduate standing in audiology or speech-language pathology. Structure and function of the hearing and balance systems, including neurophysiologic aspects. Human auditory system; overview of vestibular system. (F)

6410 Basic Audiologic Evaluation. Cr. 3

Prereq: graduate standing in audiology or speech-language pathology recommended. Principles and application of pure-tone and speech audiometry, clinical masking, and impedance/immitance testing. (F)

6411 Audiology Clinical Laboratory I. Cr. 2

Prereq: AUD 6410. Development of basic competencies in clinical interviewing and routine test administration. (W)

6412 Audiology Clinical Laboratory II. Cr. 2

Prereq: AUD 6040, 6411. Continuation of basic skills development in patient testing. Special tests for site of lesion and pseudohypacusis, and associated laboratory exercises; laboratory experiences in cerumin removal and deep canal impressions. (S)

6420 Special Audiologic Procedures. Cr. 2

Prereq: AUD 6410. Special applications of pure-tone and speech stimuli in the assessment of peripheral and central auditory problems. Use of physiological tests in the diagnostic process. (I)

6430 Principles of Amplification I. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 6410. Electroacoustic and clinical aspects of acoustic amplifiers and developmental history of hearing aids. (W)

6530 Principles of Amplification II. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 6430. Fundamentals of digital technology, compression, channeling and programming, and applications to various hearing impairment parameters. (F)

7300 Clinical Internship. Cr. 3 (Max. 12)

Prereq: AUD 5400 and AUD 6410. Open only to audiology graduate students. Supervised observation, training and practice in audiological procedures. Placements in local audiology settings as assigned by clinical rotation coordinator. (T)

7320 Issues, Ethics and Scope of Practice in Audiology.
Cr. 2 (Max. 9)

Prereq: AUD 6000, 6430, 8430, 8480. Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice as published by the professional organizations for audiology. Issues and case studies in ethical practice, malpractice, legal responsibilities, best practice, and counseling. (B)

7350 Contemporary Issues in Audiology. Cr. 1-4 (Max. 16)

Prereq: admission to audiology program or consent of instructor. Integrated seminar; topics announced in Schedule of Classes. (Y)

7410 Psychoacoustics. Cr. 3

Basic hearing science including psychophysical methods underpinning clinical testing procedures, signal detection theory, and speech perception. (B)

7420 Hearing Loss Prevention Programs. Cr. 3

Prereq: six graduate credits in audiology recommended. Assessment of damage risk criteria for noise-induced hearing loss. Implementation and management of hearing loss prevention programs in industry, schools, and community settings. (B)

7430 Pediatric Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 6410. Introduction to embryology, tests, test procedures, and counseling of parents with hearing-handicapped children.
(S)

7490 Educational Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 6430, 7430. Preschool guidance and counseling, modern educational models and placement options, and the role of the audiologist in educational management. (B)

7500 Aural Rehabilitation. Cr. 3

Prereq: AUD 5420, 6430, 6530. Treatment procedures, measurement and electrophysiological instrumentation, ethical dilemmas. (W)

7520 Counseling in Communication Disorders. Cr. 2

Prereq: AUD 7490, 7500, or equiv. Basic principles and techniques applied to patients and their family members during the counseling phase of evaluation and treatment. (B)

7990 Directed Study. Cr. 1-3 (Max. 6)

Prereq: consent of adviser. Literature review of an approved topic in audiology under supervision of the graduate faculty. Course may include an experimental investigation. Comprehensive written report is required. (Y)

8300 Audiology Fellowship. Cr. 6 (Max. 12)

Prereq: AUD 7300. Advanced supervised clinical practice in an off-campus setting over the final two semesters of professional study.
(F,W)

8350 Research Seminar. Cr. 3 (Max. 15)

Prereq: SLP 7000 or equiv. Topics announced in Schedule of Classes. Emphasis on clinical research methods. (T)

8430 Equilibrium/Vestibular System Evaluation. Cr. 4

Anatomy, physiology and functional assessment of the vestibular system including instrumentation, procedures, and interpretation of ENG, dynamic posturography, and rotational velocity testing recordings. Hands-on laboratory exercises included. (W)

8440 Advanced Medical Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: minimum 16 graduate credits in audiology. Role of the audiologist in the medical setting; advanced clinical skills and knowledge; health care issues and professional interaction in the medical setting. (F)

8450 Advanced Differential Diagnosis and Management in Clinical Audiology. Cr. 3

Prereq: graduate standing in audiology. Case studies, clinical problem solving, and multi-disease centered effects acting upon the auditory/vestibular system; focus on difficult to manage patient across the life span. (W)

8460 Advanced Sensory Aids. Cr. 2

Prereq: AUD 6530. New developments in assisted listening devices and cochlear implant protocols. (S)

8480 Seminar in Audiology. Cr. 3 (Max. 12)

(I)

8999 Master's Thesis Research and Direction. Cr. 1-8 (8 req.)

Prereq: consent of adviser. (I)