On-Campus Program - Sample Curriculum (YEAR 2)
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4
FALL
SPA 6531 Audiology Internship (2 credits)
Clinical Practice in Hearing Assessment
SPA 5563 Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss (2 credits)
Psychological implications of hearing impairment. Specifically psychoeducational/psychosocial and counseling strategies and rehabilitation procedures for patient and family management.
SPA 6324 Audiologic Rehabilitation - Children (2 credits)
Exploration of theoretical and clinical literature. Assessment and therapy techniques for children.
CAS 5348 Amplification II (2 credits)
Digital and programmable technology in hearing aids.
SPA 5646 Speech and Language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (2 credits)
Advanced principles and procedures in the assessment and development of speech and language in individuals with hearing loss.
SPRING
SPA 6531 Clinical Practice in Hearing Assessment (2 credits)
Audiology practicum.
SPA 6564 Communication in Aging (3 credits)
Characteristics of, and management approaches for, communication disorders found with some frequency in the elderly. Communication enhancement stressed.
SPA 7354 Occupational & Environmental Hearing Conservation (3 credits)
Seminar in Audiology: Hearing Conservation and Noise Control.
SPA 6270 Auditory Processing Disorders (3 credits)
Anatomy and physiology of central auditory nervous system and disorders of auditory processing that occur in humans. Focus on evaluation and treatment of auditory processing disorders.
SPA 6920 Amplification III (3 credits)
Theoretical and applied understanding of current and future technology in amplification systems in (1) recent advances in programmable and digital hearing aids, (2) hearing aid selection procedures for special populations, (3) assistive learning devices, and (4) classroom amplification systems.
SUMMER
SPA 6317 Vesibular Disorders (2 credits)
Mechanics and physiology of human balance, contribution of inner ear to balance, disorders of balance, and approaches to diagnostic assessment and rehabilitation.
PHA 5933 Pharmacy (3 credits)
Selected topics in pharmacy/pharmacology
SPA 6531 Clinical Practice in Hearing Assessment (3 credits)
Audiology practicum.
CAS 6390 Professional Issues in Hearing Care Delivery (3 credits)
Federal and state regulations, audiologic jurisprudence, audiological management, and interfacing with other professionals.
