AUD - Audiology
Disorders resulting from diseases, injury of the ear, and lesions of the nervous system from the point of view of audiometric diagnosis. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D. Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
In-depth study of the anatomy/physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
Selection of a research topic: study of designs, scaling methods, statistics and computer analysis of research in audiology and speech-language pathology; preparation of a prospectus; and critical review of research literature in communication disorders. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology
Corequisites
None.
Rationale and application of specialized procedures used in the assessment of hearing function. Advanced study of diagnostic methods. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D. Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
Comprehensive study of the central nervous system, emphasizing the structural and functional organization of the human brain underlying communication disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology or admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology or admission to the Au.D. program.
Corequisites
None.
This course offers in-depth study of various topics within audiology. Individual course content is available from the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program
Corequisites
None.
Effects of noise as a health hazard especially related to hearing. Government regulations regarding noise levels in vocational environments. Prerequisite: AUD 750.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
AUD 750
Corequisites
None.
Study of principles and concepts basic to the understanding of the normal hearing process. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program.
Corequisites
None.
Study of topics related to prosthetic amplification including fundamental theories, earmold acoustics, electroacoustic characteristics, and clinical measures. Prerequisite: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program.
Corequisites
None.
Study and evaluation of auditory function of neonates, infants, and young children. Prerequisite: AUD 731.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
AUD 731
Corequisites
None.
This course teaches students about changing health conditions, health care, and the evaluation and treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders in older adults. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
An introductory experience to clinical practicum in audiology. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program
Corequisites
None.
Study of management, educational placement, and remediation strategies for hearing-impaired children. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on the aural rehabilitation across the lifespan. Assessment of communicative function and implementation of appropriate remedial strategies are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the Au.D. program, AUD 773.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program, AUD 773.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of implantable devices including: clinical procedures, applications to specific clinical populations, research needs, evolving selection, evaluating strategies for treatment of the hearing impaired. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuDProgram
Corequisites
None.
Clinical practicum providing for the independent performance of basic audiologic procedures, including hearing aid management. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program; AUD 759.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program; AUD 759.
Corequisites
None.
Study of tinnitus, pharmacology, and ototoxicity. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. Program.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced concepts in the adjustment of electroacoustic characteristics of conventional, programmable and digital hearing aid circuits for the purpose of selecting appropriate amplification. Prerequisites: AUD 752.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
AUD 752
Corequisites
None.
Study of principles underlying auditory evoked responses used in diagnostic audiology. For this course the emphasis will be on diagnostic techniques used for the Auditory Brainstem Response Test (ABR) and for the Auditory Steady State Response Test (ASSR). Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program, AUD 731.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program, AUD 731.
Corequisites
None.
Review of the anatomy and physiology of balance, and differential diagnostic procedures such as videonystagmography, posturography, vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials and rotational testing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program.
Corequisites
None.
Study of advanced electrophysiological and vestibular techniques such as vestibular compensation, risk of falls, pediatric vestibular assessment, and high frequency vestibular tests. Prerequisites: AUD 781, AUD 782.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
AUD 781, AUD 782.
Corequisites
None.
Principles underlying neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic bases of auditory processing and auditory processing disorders, behavioral and electrophysiologic assessment strategies, and management of auditory processing disorders. Prerequisite: AUD 740.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
AUD 740
Corequisites
None.
Clinical practicum which encompasses the entire range of audiologic procedures including rehabilitation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program;
AUD 769.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program; AUD 769
Corequisites
None.
The role of the audiologist in providing information and supportive counseling to individuals with hearing loss with an emphasis on multicultural issues. Prerequisite: AUD 731.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
AUD 731
Corequisites
None.
Issues of a professional nature which impact on the practice of audiology. Topics include accreditation/certification, quality assurance, reimbursement, establishing a private practice, and professional liability. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuD Program
Corequisites
None.
Complete and present a doctoral level project. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the AuD Program
Corequisites
None.
Full-time clinical experience with an approved preceptor in a hospital, private practice or other appropriate setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Au.D. program; AUD 849.
Credits
1-23(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the Au.D. program; AUD 849.
Corequisites
None.