On-Campus Program - Sample Curriculum (YEAR 1)
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4
FALL 1 (13 hours)
SPA 6010 Basic Auditory Sciences (3)
Nature of sound, structure and function of auditory system, frequency selectivity,
auditory filtering, and psychoacoustics of pure tones and complex sounds.
SPA 6340 Amplification I (2)
Theoretical and applied understanding of current technology in amplification
systems for hearing impaired.
SPA 6133L Hearing Aid Analysis Lab (1)
Advanced analysis and description of electroacoustic properties of hearing
aids.
SPA 5304 Principles of Audiological Evaluation (3)
Advanced procedures in speech audiometry, masking, and audiogram interpretation.
SPA 5102 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System (2)
In-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology of auditory system to support
understanding of auditory function in persons with healthy auditory mechanisms
and those with specific disorders.
SPA 6905 Anatomy and Physiology of Balance (1)
the anatomy and physiology of balance and the nature of balance disorders.
SPA 5051 Initial Clinical Experience in Audiology (1)
For beginning graduate students in audiology. Opportunity to engage in various
phases of audiologic practice under supervision.
SPRING 1 (13 Hours)
SPA 6506 Clinical Clerkship (1)
Beginning level audiologic practicum.
SPA 6316 Clinical Auditory Electrophysiology (3)
Auditory electrophysiological measures used in clinical assessment.
SPA 6305 Pediatric Audiology (3)
Seminar in pediatric issues in audiology.
SPA 6905 Deaf Culture (1)
Issues in deafness.
SPA 6323 Aud. Rehab-Adults (2)
Exploration of theoretical and clinical literature. Description of assessment
and management strategies.
SPA 7354 Occupational & Environmental Hearing Conservation (3)
Audiological seminar in hearing conservation and noise control.
SUMMER 1 (9 Hours)
SPA 6506 Clinical Clerkship (1)
Beginning level audiologic practicum.
SPA 5315 Peripheral & Central Aud Disorders (Clinical Decision
Making) (2)
Clinical decision making: case-based exercises in problem solving in clinical
audiology.
SPA 6311 Medical Audiology (2)
Differential diagnosis of hearing impairment.
GMS 7795 Functional Human Neuroanatomy (4)
Intensive readings, lectures and labs in specialized fields of neuroscience
and allied disciplines.
