Curriculum
The Audiology program will use an innovative block curriculum with electronic and clinical simulations for the enhancement of learning. This fits with the mission of the University to distinguish us in new pedagogy.
We are committed as part of our mission to develop healthcare programs that serve underserved communities and improve the lives of those in our region. The Audiology program will serve underserved clients in the Audiology Clinic, which will support the development of a diverse student body.
Year 1. The first year will provide the foundation necessary for the practice of audiology. Classes and practicum will focus on the basic knowledge and skills necessary to complete a basic audiological evaluation and implement a basic intervention plan.
Year 2. The second year will see a much more focused curriculum with students spending most of their class time in concentrated specialty blocks. Practicum experiences for this year will involve general service placements along with focused rotations to help provide mastery in the specific clinical practice areas to be addressed.
Year 3. The primary focus of year three is the full-time clinical placement. Each term the students will also be involved in a seminar focused on addressing professional practice issues and case study presentations. As some students can expect to be placed in practicum setting outside of the area, this seminar will be conducted online.
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM* (121 Credits)
FIRST YEAR 2013-2014 (39 Credits)
Fall Semester (15.5 Credits)
| AUD 500 | Acoustics | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 530 | Audiologic Test Battery I | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 531 | Audiologic Test Battery II | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 510 | Outer/Middle Ear Systems | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 511 | Inner Ear/Neural/Central System | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 512 | Auditory Pathophysiology | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 532 | OAE's & Advanced Diagnostics | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 551 | Amplification Systems I | 1.5 credits |
| CHP 510 | Interprofessional Competence | 0.5 credits |
| AUD 590 | Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 591 | Clinical Observation | 2.0 credits |
Spring Semester (14.5 Credits)
| AUD 552 | Amplification Systems II | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 570 | Pediatrics: Foundations | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 553 | Geriatrics I | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 501 | Applied Hearing Sciences | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 580 | Research Fundamentals | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 550 | Audiologic Rehabilitation | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 534 | Evoked Potentials | 1.5 credits |
| CHP 511 | Interprofessional Competence | 0.5 credits |
| AUD 590 | Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 592 | Clinical Practicum | 2.0 credits |
Summer Term (9 Credits)
| AUD 533 | Diagnostics/Intervention w/Adults | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 515 | Vestibular Assessment I | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 554 | Amplification Systems III: Implantable Devices | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 555 | Hearing Screening & Conservation | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 590 | Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 592 | First Year Internship | 2.0 credits |
SECOND YEAR 2014-2015 (46 Credits)
Fall Semester (17.5 Credits)
| AUD 571 | Pediatrics: Assessment | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 535 | Vestibular Assessment II | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 573 | Geriatrics II | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 553 | Counseling Strategies | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 692 | Advanced Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 581 | Capstone Project | 0.5 credits |
| AUD 691-01 | Clinical Internship | 5.0 credits |
| AUD 691-02 | Clinical Internship | 5.0 credits |
Spring Semester (17.5 Credits)
| AUD 581 | Capstone Project | 0.5 credits |
| AUD 514 | Auditory Processing Disorders | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 572 | Pediatric Intervention | 1.5 credits |
| AUD 513 | Pharmacology & Ototoxicity | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 692 | Advanced Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 595 | Service Provision for Special Populations | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 691-01 | Clinical Internship | 5.0 credits |
| AUD 691-02 | Clinical Internship | 5.0 credits |
Summer Term (11.0 Credits)
| AUD 556 | Differential Diagnosis | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 585 | Professional Issues & Ethics | 1.0 credits |
| AUD 586 | Practice Management | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 692 | Advanced Clinical Integration Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 691 | Clinical Internship | 5.0 credits |
THIRD YEAR 2015-2016 (36 Credits)
Fall Semester (12.0 Credits)
| AUD 790 | Clinical Externship Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 791 | Clinical Externship | 10.0 credits |
Spring Semester (12.0 Credits)
| AUD 790 | Clinical Externship Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 791 | Clinical Externship | 10.0 credits |
Summer Term (12.0 Credits)
| AUD 790 | Clinical Externship Seminar | 2.0 credits |
| AUD 791 | Clinical Externship | 10.0 credits |
*Sequence and curriculum subject to adjustments during program.