Au.D. Curriculum
SPA Course Number. Course Title, Credit Hours, Pre-requisite, Description
610. Advanced Practice/SLP 1. I, II, S. 2Hr. PR: Consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with speech-language disorders.
634. Language Disorders in Children: Assessment. S. 2 Hr. PR: SPA 324. Assessment procedures utilized to identify children with language disorders. Standardized tests and non-standardized analysis procedures are introduced.
638. Professional Issues. S. 2Hr. PR: EDP 612 or Consent. Discussion of contemporary professional issues in speech-language pathology and audiology.
702. Anatomy/Physiology of the Ear. I. 3 Hr. PR: Consent. Detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, and detailed investigation of physiological aspects of auditory and vestibular sensitivity.
704. Instrumentation in Audiology. I. 3 Hr. PR: Consent A study of instrumentation utilized in the evaluation of hearing disorders, including calibration, maintenance, minor repair, and use of such instrumentation. The course includes foundational study of electricity and electrical components.
706. Adv. Audiological Assessment 1. I. 4 Hr. PR: SPA 440 or consent. Audiological test procedures utilized in the evaluation of hearing loss, including differential diagnosis, test administration and interpretation.
710. Psychoacoustics. I. 3 Hr. PR: Consent. Advanced study of the psychology of hearing.
711. Audiological Assessment 2. II. 4 Hr. PR: SPA 706. An advanced study of evaluation procedures utilized in the evaluation of hearing disorders, including adaptation of test procedures for varying clinical populations
713. Adv. Audiological Rehab. II. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 442 or Consent. Identification of candidates for aural rehabilitation; evaluating degree of handicap; introduction to speech, language, education, and academic achievement of hearing impaired children; auditory, visual, and combined methods of rehabilitation; aural rehabilitation counseling.
714. Neuroanatomy & physiology. II. 3 Hr. PR: 702. Advanced study of the structures of the auditory nervous system and their function.
715. Amplification 1. II. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 706. Conc.: SPA 715. A study of amplification systems including assistive listening devices, hearing aid evaluation procedures, and outcome measures.
716. Amplification Lab. 1. II. 1 Hr. PR: SPA 706. Conc.: SPA 715. Demonstration and introductory experience selecting, fitting and servicing basic hearing aids for individuals with hearing impairment.
717. Path. of the Auditory System. S. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 702. Detailed study of the nature and etiology of auditory system pathologies from the external ear to the auditory cortex and their audiological manifestation.
721. Amplification 2. I. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 715. Conc.: SPA 722. Advanced study of the structures of the operation, selection, fitting, and use of amplification systems for individuals with hearing disability.
722. Amplification Lab 2. I. 1 Hr. PR: SPA 715, SPA 716. Conc.: SPA 721. Demonstration and introductory experience selecting and fitting amplification systems for individuals with hearing impairment.
723. Pediatric Audiology. I. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 706 or Consent. A study of the development of the auditory response and hearing problems of early childhood. Students will learn the construction and application of specialized assessment techniques suitable for the pediatric patient.
725. Physiological Measures. I. 3 HR. PR: SPA 702, SPA 711, SPA 714. Conc.: SPA 726. Advanced study of the principles, methods, and applications of otoacoustic emission and evoked potential measurements of auditory function.
726. Physiological Measures Lab. I. 1 HR. PR: SPA 711, SPA 714. Conc.: SPA 725. Demonstration and introductory experience with otoacoustic emissions and evoked potential test procedures.
729. Audiology Clinic 1. I. 2 Hr. PR: Consent. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.
734. Auditory Processing Disorders. II. 3 Hr. PR: 725. A study of auditory processing disorders, including evaluation methods and procedures, remediation theories and practices, as well as collaboration with other professions in management of the disorders.
736. Vestibular Evaluation & Rehab. II. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 702 and SPA 714. Conc.: SPA 737.
Advanced study of balance system function and dysfunction, the principles and methods of evaluating balance, and rehabilitation techniques.
737. Lab: Vestibular Eval. & Rehab. 1 HR. PR: SPA 702, SPA 714. Conc.: SPA 736. Demonstration and introductory experience performing balance system evaluation and rehabilitation techniques.
739. Audiology Clinic 2. II. 2 Hr. PR: SPA 729. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.
743. Industrial Audiology. I. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 704. A study of various noise parameters and measurement techniques. Industrial hearing conservation procedures and the effects of noise on man.
749. Audiology Clinic 3. S. 3 Hr. PR: SPA 739. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with speech-language disorders.
759. Audiology Clinic 4. I. 4 Hr. PR: SPA 749. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.
769. Audiology Clinic 5. II. 4 Hr. PR: SPA 759. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.
779. Audiology Clinical Externship. S. 6 Hr. PR: SPA 769. Supervised clinical practicum that concerns the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.
789. Audiology Residency. I. 9 Hr. PR: SPA 779. A semester placement in a clinical facility supervised by a certified audiologist, performing all aspects of audiology as applicable to the facility.
789. Audiology Residency. II. 9 Hr. PR: SPA 779. A semester placement in a clinical facility supervised by a certified audiologist, performing all aspects of audiology as applicable to the facility.
796. Clinical Supervision Seminar. II. 2 Hr. PR: SPA 753. An investigation into methods and techniques for clinical supervision in audiology.
796B. Audiology Residency Seminar. I. 2 Hr. PR: SPA 773. An internet based seminar addressing various aspects of the audiology residency.
796C. Audiology Residency Seminar. II. 2 Hr. PR: SPA 796A. An internet based seminar addressing various aspects of the audiology residency.
Non-SPA Course Number. Course Title, Credit Hours, Pre-requisite, Description
Counseling 501. Counseling Theory and Techniques 1. I, II, S. 3 Hr. PR: Consent. Development and application of basic counseling skills including interviewing, clinical observations, and a general orientation to counseling theory and settings. Evaluation will be based on strengths and deficits in intra- and interpersonal skills and on demonstration of counseling skills in checkout situations. In-setting laboratory experience required.
ENTR 493A. Special Topics. 1-6Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.