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Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Degree

Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Degree

The Doctor of Audiology program only accepts applications through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS). Application instructions.

Audiology is the science of hearing and the study of auditory vestibular processes. The audiologist is concerned with the development, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the auditory and vestibular systems, as well as the evaluation, habilitation/rehabilitation, and psychology of hearing and/or balance impairment. In addition, audiologists provide counseling and training in the use of amplification devices and the remediation of hearing and vestibular disorders.

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is designed to prepare professionals to become skilled in a wide variety of diagnostic, rehabilitative, habilitative, and related areas of the profession and practice of audiology. The AuD program incorporates basic science education with clinical education through a combination of on-campus classes, clinical rotations, and computer-based education. Graduates will be prepared to handle the extensive scope of audiologic care, including the diagnosis and management of auditory and/or vestibular system deficits for all ages, tinnitus management, hearing conservation, and neuroaudiologic examination, as well as the management and business aspects of audiology.

For general inquiries, please contact the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at 480.219.6124 or email trorie@atsu.edu.

Review the Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Curriculum guide (pdf)

23-24 and 24-25 Doctor of Audiology Academic Calendar

Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Program Strategic Plan Executive Summary (pdf)

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  • Accreditation +

    • A.T. Still University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

      230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500,
      Chicago, IL 60604

      Phone: 800.621.7440 | Fax: 312.263.7462
      Email: info@hlcommission.org

      hlcommission.org

      Council on Academic Accreditation The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in audiology (residential) at the A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, Phone 800.498.2071 or 301.296.5700.

      The accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association pertains to the Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Program at A.T. Still University.

      Degree-granting authority for the Arizona School of Health Sciences has been given by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington Rd., Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Phone 602.542.5709.

  • Student Outcome Data+

    • Entry Level Doctor of Audiology On-time Program Completion Rate (4-Year Time Frame)

               
      Period # Completed within Expected Time Frame # Completed Later Than Expected Time Frame # Not Completed % Completed within Expected Time Frame
      Recent Year(2022-23) 10 0 0 100%
      1 Year Prior(2021-22) 11 0 0 100%
      2 Years Prior(2020-21) 8 0 0 100%
      3 Year Average*


      		100%


      * Calculated as Total # Completed within Expected Time Frame ÷ Total Number of Students

      Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Praxis Examination Pass Rates of Test-takers*

             
      Reporting Period #Taking Exam #Passed Exam % Passed Exam Rate
      Recent Year(2022-23) 21 15 71.43%
      1 Year Prior (2021-22) 12 10 83.33%
      2 Years Prior(2020-21) 9 8 88.89%
      3 Year Average* 78.57%


      *The Praxis is the national examination administered by ETS and required by most states for audiology licensure. The data above reflect the highest scores of test takers.
      Note: The Praxis examination reporting period is the testing year of examination cycle, not the year of graduation for the test-takers. The data for each reporting period may include test-takers who graduated from the program within the prior 3 years.

      Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Employment Rates of Graduates*

               
      Reporting Period Employment Rate in Profession
      # of Graduates from prior year % of Graduates from prior year
      Recent Year(2022-23) 11 100%
      1 Year Prior(2021-22) 8 100%
      2 Year Prior(2020-21) 14 100%
      3 Year Average* 100%


      *The employment rate reporting period is not the year of graduation. The data for each reporting period should represent the individuals who graduated from the program one year prior.

      Graduating class of 2026 data

           
      Class size 14
      Average age 23
      Undergraduatecumulative GPA 3.45
      Undergraduatescience GPA 3.35
      Student to facultyratio 6:1
      Length of program 4 years


      Revised 08/30/2022

      Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Program Fact Sheet (pdf)

Audiology Faculty

The Audiology Department has a strong and cohesive group of full-time faculty with areas of expertise covering a wide variety of the topics within the scope of practice of audiology. The faculty have a long history of developing and refining the AuD curriculum at ATSU and supporting students throughout their academic and clinical experiences.

The department is committed to the interdisciplinary model and recognizes its significance in maintaining the quality of graduate education for healthcare professionals. Although the majority of the program’s course offerings are discipline-specific and will be taught by the department’s full-time faculty, students also will receive substantial instruction from experts and qualified practitioners in affiliated disciplines. The department’s adjunct faculty and ATSU core faculty include educators and professionals with advanced degrees and expertise across a range of affiliated disciplines, including human anatomy, speech-language pathology, manual communication, medical imaging, statistics and experimental design, pharmacology, and business administration.

Doctor of Audiology Degree, ATSU
Tabitha Parent Buck, Department Chair
Audiology Faculty, ATSU
Les Schmeltz
Arizona School of Health Sciences, ATSU
Ann Lee Burch, Dean
Athletic Training Program, ATSU
Dr. Craig Phelps, President
Diversity at A.T. Still University
Dr. Clinton Normore

  • Dean +
      • Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD, Dean, Arizona School of Health Sciences Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD, Dean, Arizona School of Health Sciences
        Ann Lee Burch, PT, MPH, EdD, Dean, Arizona School of Health Sciences LinkedIn

        Phone: 480.219.6061

        Email: aburch@atsu.edu

        Dr. Ann Lee Burch is the dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Burch received her doctor of education from Columbia University, Teachers College in 2005. She received her masters of public health from Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health in 2002 and her masters of physical therapy from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. She was a postdoctoral fellow with the Research Group on Health Disparities at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her BA is in psychology from the University of Rochester.

        Prior to her appointment as dean, Dr. Burch served as vice dean for ATSU-ASHS. She served as the chair of the Physical Therapy Department from 2008-January 2012. Prior to ATSU, Dr. Burch was the director of physical therapy at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has held administrative and/or faculty positions at the International Center for the Disabled in NY, NY, Mercy College in NY, and Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.

        Dr. Burch’s area of scholarly interest and application of that interest is in knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of health care providers and healthcare professional students towards underrepresented patient/client groups.

        Dr. Burch is the author of a Guide to Physical Therapy (Vault Publishers) which was written to increase information access about physical therapy to both high school graduates and re-entry adults. She was a co-investigator on an NIH grant at the University of Puerto Rico exploring the feasibility of an exercise program for breast cancer survivors living in San Juan.  Dr. Burch has lived in Symi, Greece, Taipei, Taiwan, Ahmdebad, India and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is committed to research, teaching and service that further the understanding of the impact of socioeconomic and cultural variables on health.

        She was a member of the class of 2014 cohort of Women in Educational Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 2017 she was the co-PI on a Centers for Disease Control, Association for Prevention and Teaching grant exploring a population health case study format for teaching and communicating the impact of social determinants of health on health disparities. She was recently appointed a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.  

  • Vice Dean +
      • Marlene Salas-Provance, PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP Marlene Salas-Provance, PhD, MHA, CCC-SLP

        Dr. Salas-Provance, is professor and vice dean of A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Salas-Provance received her doctorate in speech science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She received her masters of health administration from the University of Missouri School of Medicine-Columbia. She holds both a bachelors and masters in Speech Pathology from New Mexico State University.

        Prior to her appointment as vice dean, Dr. Salas-Provance served as associate dean of academic and student affairs for the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. She served as assistant dean and chair in the College of Education, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico and department chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montevallo (AL). She held faculty positions at Fontbonne College and St. Louis University, in St. Louis, MO.

        She has made extensive professional contributions to the American, Speech, Language & Hearing Association (ASHA), serving on the Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council, member of the Financial Planning Board, and the Multicultural Issues Board. She served as coordinator of ASHA’s Special Interest Group (SIG) 14, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations and was a founding member and coordinator of SIG 17, Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is an ASHA Fellow and received ASHA’s highest awards for “Special Recognition in Multicultural Affairs” and “Outstanding Contributions in International Achievement.”

        Dr.Salas-Provance has served as a clinical educator throughout her academic career, especially related to children with cleft lip and palate. She is a member of an international medical team with Rotaplast International and has traveled worldwide for over 15 years to provide clinical services to children with cleft palate. She implemented a program for graduate students in speech pathology to provide clinical services in Spanish to children with cleft palate in Lima, Peru. In addition to Lima, Peru she has provided clinical services in China, Bangladesh, Philippines, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Venezuela.

        Dr. Salas-Provance is coauthor of the textbook Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech-Language and Hearing Science (Plural Publishing, 2019) which meets the needs for training students in healthcare professions regarding practice with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Her research is focused on attitudes towards disability by diverse populations and addressing the use of language interpreters during healthcare and educational encounters.

        Over the past ten years she has lectured extensively to international audiences, both in English and Spanish, including as invited speaker for the Congreso Internacional en Trastornos de la Comunicacion at Escuela de Fonoaudiologia (Speech Language Pathology / Audiology) de la Universidad de Talca, Chile and for the Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Peru, Endoscopic Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction. She was invited keynote speaker for the First International Congress in Speech-Language Pathology and Orthodontics in the area of cleft lip and palate in Lima, Peru.

        Dr. Salas-Provance was selected for the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Leadership Program and attended the National Women’s Leadership Forum in Washington DC (2017) for advancing female executives in higher education.

  • Chair and Program Director +
      • Tabitha Parent-Buck, AuD <br>Professor and Department Chair Tabitha Parent-Buck, AuD
        Professor and Department Chair
        Tabitha Parent-Buck, AuD <br>Professor and Department Chair LinkedIn

        tparent@atsu.edu

        Courses taught: 
        AUDE 5160 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory-Vestibular System
        AUDE 5260 Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy (co-instructor)
        AUDE 5460 Otoacoustic Emissions (co-instructor)
        AUDE 6420 Occupational and Environmental Hearing Conservation (co-instructor)
        AUDE 9110, 9120, 9130, 9210, 9220, 9230, 9310, 9320 Audiology Grand Rounds (co-instructor)
        AUDP 7100 Neuroscience and Neuroimaging

        Tabitha Parent-Buck, AuD, is a tenured, full professor at A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), and she is chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and program director for the Entry-level Doctor of Audiology program.

        Dr. Parent-Buck was the founding chair of ATSU-ASHS’ Audiology program in July 1999. In 2021, the department was renamed the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology with the addition of the inaugural Speech-Language Pathology program. The new program is awaiting candidacy review in January 2022.

        Dr. Parent-Buck obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in audiology from Purdue University and doctor of audiology degree from Baylor College of Medicine. She has practiced in a variety of clinical settings and worked as a sales representative and trainer in the hearing aid industry. She provided academic and clinical instruction as an assistant professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of New Mexico, where she was recognized for teaching excellence.

        Dr. Parent-Buck has published and presented in the areas of hearing aid technology, otoacoustic emissions, vestibular evaluation, pharmacology, neuroanatomy, genetics, and the AuD movement. Dr. Parent-Buck is a past-president of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She served on the board of the Audiology Foundation of America from 1996-2003. She is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology (since 1991) and has served on the Convention Special Events Subcommittee and Task Force on Licensure and Payment Issues of Audiology Externship Students.

  • Audiology Full-Time Faculty and Staff +
      • Shelley Baltodano, AuD Shelley Baltodano, AuD
        Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator
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      • Elton L. Bordenave, PhD, MEd Elton L. Bordenave, PhD, MEd
        Associate Professor and Director, A.T. Still University Center for Resilience in Aging
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      • Tricia Dabrowski, AuD Tricia Dabrowski, AuD
        Associate Professor and Director, Clinical Education
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      • Soha Garadat, PhD Soha Garadat, PhD
        Associate Professor
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      • Melanie A. Gibson, MA Melanie A. Gibson, MA
        Instructional Designer and Program Manager
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      • Troy D. Hale, AuD Troy D. Hale, AuD
        Associate Professor
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      • Zarin Mehta, PhD Zarin Mehta, PhD
        Associate Professor
         Read Bio Zarin Mehta, PhD LinkedIn
      • Stacy Neal Stacy Neal
        Patient Services Coordinator/Administrative and Operations Support, AFA Balance & Hearing Institute
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      • Elizabeth Palmer, AuD Elizabeth Palmer, AuD
        Assistant Professor and Interim Director,
        AFA Balance & Hearing Institute
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      • Teri Rorie Teri Rorie
        Program Manager
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      • Andrea Ruotolo, AuD Andrea Ruotolo, AuD
        Associate Professor and Director, Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology Program
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      • Kimberly Skinner, AuD, PhD Kimberly Skinner, AuD, PhD
        Associate Professor
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  • Audiology Adjunct Faculty +
      • R. Curtis Bay, PhD R. Curtis Bay, PhD
        Professor, Biostatistics
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      • Erica Bodie, AuD Erica Bodie, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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      • Janina Carter, AuD Janina Carter, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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      • Rachel Friedman Cornwell, AuD Rachel Friedman Cornwell, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor

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      • Rebekah Cunningham, PhD Rebekah Cunningham, PhD
        Associate Adjunct Professor
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      • Gloria Garner, AuD Gloria Garner, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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      • Feigi Halberstam, AuD Feigi Halberstam, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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      • Sara Jagger, AuD Sara Jagger, AuD
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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      • Kenny Lam, ScD, ATC, FNATA Kenny Lam, ScD, ATC, FNATA
        Professor, Clinical Research
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      • Les R. Schmeltz, AuD Les R. Schmeltz, AuD
        Adjunct Associate Professor
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      • Susan Schmidt, AuD Susan Schmidt, AuD
        Adjunct Associate Professor
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      • Larry Andrew Wise, AuD, MBA Larry Andrew Wise, AuD, MBA
        Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Audiology Admissions

  • Prerequisite Courses & Transfer of Credit +

    • Prerequisite Courses

         
      • Biology (e.g., biology, microbiology, anatomy, neuroscience/neuroanatomy, physiology, histology, cell biology, genetics): 3 semester/4 quarter hours
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      • English (e.g., writing/composition, grammar, literature): 3 semester/4 quarter hours
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      • Humanities - (e.g., philosophy, religion, literature, fine arts, logic, ethics, foreign language, history, music, theater) Minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter hours
        •  
      • Statistics/College Algebra or higher: 3 semester/4 quarter hours
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      • Social Sciences (e.g., psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science): 6 semester/8 quarter hours
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      • Physical Sciences (e.g. chemistry, physics, electronics, geology, acoustics): 3 semester/4 quarter hours

      * At this time, the Audiology Department will accept pass/fail prerequisite courses for which a passing grade was received from the Spring of 2019-2020 through the 2020-2021 academic year.

      Transfer of Graduate Credit

      The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology will consider a transfer of credit toward the Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Program for applicants in good standing from an accredited U.S. graduate school. Students may transfer up to 3 courses (9 quarter credit hours), unless otherwise specified in future articulation agreements. The applicant must be interviewed, accepted for admission, pay all appropriate fees, and submit the institution’s Application to Transfer Academic Credit form prior to receiving transfer credit.

      The decision whether or not to grant a transfer of credits is dependent on:

           
      • the content of the course
        •  
      • the credit hours awarded for the course
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      • when the course was taken (no more than 7 years prior to the request to transfer)
        •  
      • what the course will replace within the program’s curriculum, and
        •  
      • the grade received (letter grade “B” or better required)

      Clinical clock hours are not transferable. Due to the program’s prescribed and sequential nature, the transfer of course work credits will not result in an accelerated completion of the degree.

      The Department Chair will review the Application to Transfer Academic Credit and make a determination within 30 days of receiving the completed application packet. If you have questions concerning this process, please contact the Department Chair.

  • Requirements +
      •  
      1. Applicants accepted for admission into the Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Program will have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.  All degree requirements must be completed and the undergraduate degree must be posted by July 1st. Applicants who do not meet this requirement, will not be reviewed.
        2.  
      2. Applicants must have achieved an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 or an overall grade point of 3.00 in the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate study (on a 4.0 scale).
        3.  
      3. Applicants must have achieved a grade point average of 2.50 in undergraduate science courses (on a 4.0 scale).
        4.  
      4. Applicants are expected to be computer literate and experienced in word processing. All curricula require extensive computer usage.
        5.  
      5. ​​For the upcoming application cycle, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
        6.  
      6. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation through CSDCAS.
        7.  
      7. Applicants must submit a personal resume under “Other Documents” in CSDCAS or enter data in the Experiences, Achievements and Conferences Attended sections under “Supporting Information” in CSDCAS in place of a personal resume.
        8.  
      8. Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the quarter prior to matriculation.
        9.  
      9. Applicants who are considered potential candidates will be required to participate in an interview. Personal interviews conducted on-site are preferred; however, interviews also may be conducted by telephone or video conferencing.
        10.  
      10. All students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to the ATSU-ASHS. You can find information on the methods by which you can demonstrate your English Proficiency in the General Admissions section. International admissions requirements
        11.  
      11. Applicants who wish to be considered for more than one program must submit a separate application fee, official test scores required by each program, transcripts, and references for each health science program. Acceptance to ASHS is to a specific program and is not transferable to any other program. Application materials are not transferable from one application year to another.
        12.  
      12. Applicants are required to submit all official college or academic transcripts through CSDCAS.
        13.  
      13. Accepted students are required to submit to a criminal background check at their own expense prior to starting the program.

      Review minimal technical standards for admission and matriculation under ATSU-ASHS general admission requirements section in the University catalog.

      Review minimum technology specifications to see computer requirements.

      Initial offers of acceptance will be made to applicants by March 31st. Applicants will be required to accept their offers by April 15th, or they will forfeit their seat in the program.

      Students are required to attend the in-person Student Affairs Orientation and the Audiology Program Orientation in Arizona, the week prior to the first day of classes.

      All students admitted to the Audiology program at A. T. Still University are responsible for their own transportation to and from assigned clinical rotations. Clinical sites are established across the valley and can be more than 40 miles away from campus. The Phoenix metro area has an extremely limited public transit system that is not conducive to getting to and from clinical placements in a timely or efficient manner. Clinical rotations begin in the second week of the program.

  • Application +

    • Ready to apply?

      Apply through CSDCAS and select A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences.  Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

      Applications should be submitted 2 to 3 weeks before the application deadline on CSDCAS so that the audiology program receives all documents prior to the initial screening and selection process.

      Apply
         
      • The application cycle will open in mid-July.​
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      • ​The ATSU-ASHS Audiology priority review deadline is February 15 to be included in the initial screening and selection process.
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      • See prerequisite courses and more application requirements under Admissions

      **All subsequent applications submitted by the final deadline of March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis until the remaining openings are filled.

      For additional information contact Admissions at 480.219.6000 or admissions@atsu.edu

  • Financial Aid+

    • The Entry Level and Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology program applicants should contact Enrollment Services for information regarding loans and other financial assistance. Learn more about the financial aid process and resources.

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Entry Level Doctor of Audiology Curriculum Overview

There is a total of 165 semester credit hours for the four-year program. Elective courses will be available through the Audiology program and other programs/departments.

First Year: Fall Semester

  • AUDE 5110 - Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy +
    • Credits: 4 (3 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      A study of the basics of human anatomy and physiology which will include anatomical terminology; biochemistry of cells; and an overview of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. The development, structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the autonomic nervous system, will be emphasized. In depth information on neurovasculature, sensory and motor pathways, sensory receptors, reflex pathways, the audiovestibular system and lesions of the nervous system at various levels will be presented. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5120 - Infection Control and Cerumen Management +
    • Credits: 1.5 (1 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      This course will cover the basic principles of microbiology, disease process, and immunology. The student will learn how infections spread and appropriate infection control procedures for audiologists including the cleaning of tools and instruments. In addition, students will learn about cerumen management methodologies, equipment, indications and contraindications. State and federal agencies that govern infection control, their guidelines and protocols applicable to the audiologist, and scope of practice and regulatory issues related to cerumen management will be addressed. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5140 - Auditory Science +
    • Credits: 4
      A study of the physical nature of sound and the human psychological response to auditory stimulation. Topics include acoustic analysis from simple harmonic motion to complex waves; sensitivity; pitch, loudness, and temporal perception; masking; and binaural hearing.

  • AUDE 5180 - Clinical Rotation I +
    • Credits: 0.5 to 1 credit
      Guided observations of audiologic activities. Students observe and assist preparations for and administration of clinical evaluations and treatment. Limited hands on experience may be included.

  • AUDE 5200 - Acquisition and Development of Communicative Skills +
    • Credits: 3
      This course is designed to introduce students to the acquisition and development of communication skills and the impact of hearing loss on these skills. An introduction to disorders of communication will enable students to identify speech, language, voice and fluency concerns and determine appropriate referrals, within the audiologist’s scope of practice. The course will also introduce students to a range of communication options available to individuals who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. These communication options include American Sign Language (ASL), Aural-Oral, Cued Speech, Total Communication, and Bilingual-Bicultural, with variations within each category. Aural rehabilitation approaches and methodologies will be covered, and students will develop aural rehabilitation lessons appropriate for a range of students and auditory abilities.

  • AUDE 5220 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory-Vestibular System +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      A study of the structure and function of the auditory-vestibular system. This course will cover basic human anatomy and physiology concepts relevant to hearing and balance function. There will be an emphasis on the peripheral auditory and vestibular anatomy and physiology, including the external ear, middle ear, cochlea, peripheral vestibular organs and the VIIIth Cranial Nerve.

  • AUDE 5230 - Professional Roles and Responsibilities +
    • Credits: 1
      This class is designed to introduce students to the professional roles and responsibilities of an audiologist, as well as other members of the healthcare delivery team. With current emphasis on team delivery of healthcare services, it is important that students understand the interrelationship of the various healthcare professions in total patient care. Particular emphasis will be placed on those health professions that are educated at the various schools of A.T. Still University, including the history and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. Audiology, as a profession, will be studied in some detail. Students will learn the history of audiology and its evolution to a doctoral level profession. Scope of practice, ethics, certification, licensure, and specialty areas will be studied. Contemporary professional practice issues will be discussed by guest speakers in several specialty areas.

  • AUDE 5240 - Essentials of Audiology I +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      The first of a two-course sequence covering basic audiometric tests and procedures. Topics will include case history, otoscopy, behavioral threshold testing, masking, speech audiometry, and puretone screening for school-age children and adults. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5280 - Clinical Rotation II +
    • Credits: 0.5 to 1 credit
      Guided observations of audiologic activities. Students observe and assist preparations for and administration of clinical evaluations and treatment. Limited hands on experience may be included.

  • AUDE 9110 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

  • AUDE 9120 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

First Year: Spring Semester

  • AUDE 5310 - Embryology and Genetic Conditions +
    • Credits: 3
      This course covers embryologic development with emphasis on normal and abnormal or interrupted development. Genetic concepts and terminology will be covered together with information regarding the association of certain organ systems with audiovestibular system impairments. Material will also include information regarding genetic testing, genetic counseling, and the audiologist’s role and responsibilities in identifying and managing these conditions.

  • AUDE 5320 - Manual Communication I +
    • Credits: 1
      A history of manual communication systems including American Sign Language will be examined. Students will be exposed to the history and culture of the Deaf community and how this special population can best be served in clinical practices. Students will gain experience in receptive and expressive fingerspelling and signs of medical terminology and basic conversation. Information will be provided on the scheduling and use of sign language interpreters. Additionally, students will be asked to reflect upon readings and videos providing insight into the role of the Deaf community. (1 credit)

  • AUDE 5330 Acoustics of Speech +
    • Credits: 1
      An overview of the acoustics of speech. Areas of study include normative, articulatory, and acoustic phonetics, and the acoustic analysis of speech. (1 credit)

  • AUDE 5340 - Essentials of Audiology II +
    • Credits: 3.5 (2.5 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      The second of a two-course sequence covering basic audiometric tests and procedures. Topics will include immittance audiometry, cochlear and retrocochlear site-of-lesion tests, tests for pseudohypacusis, and techniques for measuring audiometric test performance. The course will also review instrument calibration standards and procedures utilized in the practice of audiology. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5410 - Acquired Auditory-Vestibular Disorders +
    • Credits: 3
      This course provides a study of acquired peripheral and central pathologies affecting the auditory and vestibular systems. Disorders of the conductive, sensory, and neural systems will be covered in-depth with details provided on diagnosis, etiologies, signs and symptoms, related findings, and treatment options. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the relation between pathophysiologic factors, test measures, test outcomes, and function-dysfunction.

  • AUDE 5440 Cognition and Speech Perception +
    • Credits: 2
      A study of the auditory-cognitive processes involved in speech perception. Topic areas include models of speech perception, cognitive factors involved in speech perception, interactions between audition and cognition during complex language processing, and multimodal processing of speech. (2 credits)

  • AUDE 5450 - Amplification I +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course will cover the history of hearing aids in the healthcare market. Past and current hearing aid styles, components, acoustics, and measurement characteristics will be discussed. Skills will be gained in taking ear-mold impressions; performing cleaning, maintenance, and adjustments on hearing aids; and modifying hearing aids and ear-molds. Information will also be provided regarding patient assessment measures used to aid in appropriate hearing aid selection and verification, as well as how to provide basic hearing aid recommendations to patients. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5460 - Otoacoustic Emissions +
    • Credits: 2 (1.5 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      A study of the origin and classification of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), as well as test equipment and procedures for obtaining OAEs. Interpretation of results and uses of OAE data in screening and differential diagnosis of auditory disorders. Instrumentation and testing procedures will be covered in the laboratory segment of this course. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 5580 - Clinical Rotation III +
    • Credits: 0.5 to 1 credit
      Guided observations of audiologic activities. Students observe and assist preparations for and administration of clinical evaluations and treatment. Limited hands on experience may be included.

  • AUDE 9130 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Second Year: Fall Semester

  • AUDE 6120 - Pharmacology & Ototoxicity +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course is designed to introduce audiology students to the basic concepts and principles of pharmacology. An overview of drug development, drug regulations, and basic drug classifications will be provided. In-depth information will be presented regarding drugs used in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders, drugs which affect the function of the auditory and vestibular systems, and the concept of polypharmacy. The course also covers ototoxicity (cochleotoxicity, vestibulotoxity, and neurotoxicity) and otototoxic monitoring. Students will gain an appreciation for the role of audiologists related to understanding patients’ needs, behaviors, and clinical outcomes associated with medication use, as appropriate for a professional committed to whole person healthcare.

  • AUDE 6140 - Pediatric Audiology +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      The purpose of this course is to further familiarize students with the basic anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, auditory development, the rationale and principles behind the assessment of hearing in pediatric patients, and the most current and precise testing techniques (behavioral and physiological) for this population. In addition, students will become familiar with the medical aspects of hearing loss (disorders) and learn about educational opportunities for the child with a hearing impairment. Students will also become familiar with common fitting techniques in pediatric amplification. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6150 - Amplification II +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course will cover selection, fitting, and adjustment of hearing aids. Topics will include patient counseling, hearing aid selection and orientation, hearing aid fitting and verification measures, as well as ordering, billing, and ethics. The course focus will be on understanding and utilization of state-of-the-art technology. The laboratory portion of this course will focus on a range of manufacturers and technology options, pre- and post-fit testing measures and scales, as well as counseling and programming skills. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6180 - Clinical Rotation IV +
    • Credits: 2
      Direct clinical observation and participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 6190 - Clinical Module I +
    • Credits: 0.5
      This two-course sequence is designed to provide students with opportunities to review and practice clinical procedures covered in previous and concurrent applied courses. Hands-on practice experiences are provided in a laboratory environment under faculty supervision and mentorship with a focus on the integration of diagnostic and treatment measures. (0.5 credit for each course, Pass/Fail)

  • AUDE 6210 - Counseling in Audiology +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles, contemporary theories, and applied techniques of the counseling process. Special emphasis will be placed on communication skills and techniques and issues and practices related to the psychosocial effects of hearing loss on individuals of all ages and their families. The role of counseling across the scope of audiologic practice, including diagnostic and rehabilitative activities, will be discussed.

  • AUDE 6220 - Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Misophonia: Evaluation and Treatment +
    • Credits: 2.5 (2 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      This course is designed to introduce students to tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophonia. Various theories about the causes, mechanisms, and treatments will be addressed during class time discussions. Assessment tools will be covered and discussed. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6240 - (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment and Management +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      The purpose of this course is to review basic anatomy and physiology of the auditory system as it pertains to auditory processing, to enable students to understand the theories and research on auditory processing, and to familiarize students with behavioral tests used to assess auditory processing and its related disorders. Current information regarding management of individuals with (C)APD will also be presented. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6260 - Auditory Evoked Responses and Neurodiagnostics I +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course will cover the normal aspects, recording parameters, test procedures, and interpretation of the auditory evoked response. Specific topics in this course will include electrocochleography, the auditory brain-stem response and Auditory Steady State Response. Also included will be an in-depth study of pathologies of the retrocochlear system. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6280 - Clinical Rotation V +
    • Credits: 2
      Direct clinical observation and participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to inte-grate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 6290 - Clinical Module II +
    • Credits: 0.5
      This two-course sequence is designed to provide students with opportunities to review and practice clinical procedures covered in previous and concurrent applied courses. Hands-on practice experiences are provided in a laboratory environment under faculty supervision and mentorship with a focus on the integration of diagnostic and treatment measures. (0.5 credit for each course, Pass/Fail)

  • AUDE 9210 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

  • AUDE 9220 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Second Year: Spring Semester

  • ASHS 6300 - Research Methods and Design +
    • Credits: 3
      This course will focus on the development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills related to research methods in the health sciences. Skills regarding the development of a research proposal, including the identification of a problem, conducting a literature review, developing a hypothesis, designing a study and submitting an Institutional Review Board application are integral components of this course.

  • ASHS 6400 - Methods of Data Analysis +
    • Credits: 3
      Development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills regarding methodologies and statistics appropriate in descriptive and experimental research. Statistical software programs will be utilized to enhance student understanding and application of course material.

  • AUDE 6310 - Audiological Rehabilitation for Adults +
    • Credits: 2.5
      Topics include rehabilitation evaluation and use of self-assessment instruments; teaching the patient and family listening and helping skills, as well as other methods to enhance communication and sound awareness through individual or group communication; and meeting the rehabilitative needs of the aging population.

  • AUDE 6330 - Practice Development I +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course is designed to introduce the students to the business and regulatory environment in which they will eventually practice. The topics covered include business functions, the regulation of healthcare finance and quality, and the current landscape of healthcare in the United States.

  • AUDE 6370 - Vestibular Assessment and Treatment I +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular systems, as well as an overview of human equilibrium systems. This course will also provide students with a comprehensive overview of vestibular assessment and evaluation procedures as well as vestibular rehabilitation protocols and procedures. Students will learn how to perform a vestibular evaluation and perform certain vestibular rehabilitation procedures. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6380 - Clinical Rotation VI +
    • Credits: 2
      Direct clinical observation and participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 6400 - Manual Communication II (Elective) +
    • Credits: 1
      This elective will cover vocabulary and sentence building in American Sign Language and expand knowledge of general deaf culture for the purpose of improving general Deaf patient interactions, conversations, and taking case histories.

  • AUDE 6420 - Occupational and Environmental Hearing Conservation +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course is designed to introduce you to the principles and practices of occupational, educational, and environmental hearing conservation. Topics will include determination of noise exposure, regulatory and advisory agencies and standards, classroom acoustics, hearing conservation programs in occupational and school settings, noise abatement, and hearing protection devices. The course will also include an overview of the principles and practices of forensic audiology. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6450 - Amplification III: Implantable Devices +
    • Credits: 3 credits: (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      The purpose of this class is to review with students the auditory system as it applies to implantable devices; medical and audiologic indications for implantable hearing devices for adults and children; and the rationale and principles behind implantable hearing devices. In addition, students will spend time learning about outcomes with the different devices and rehabilitation options for recipients. Students will be familiar with the coding and reimbursement issues as they pertain to implantable devices. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6460 - Auditory Evoked Responses and Neurodiagnostics II +
    • Credits: 3 (2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
      This course is the second of a two-course sequence on auditory evoked responses (AERs). The purpose of this course is to review the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system as it pertains to cortical evoked responses and to familiarize students with basic and applied information regarding middle and late AERs. Students will engage in case-based learning and journal club activities to integrate information obtained from AERs and other patient data related to a wide range of disorders involving attention, (central) auditory processing, speech perception, memory, and cognition. Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) techniques, and other specialized evoked responses, will also be presented. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 6480 - Clinical Rotation VII +
    • Credits: 2
      Direct clinical observation and participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 9230 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Third Year: Fall Semester

  • AUDE 7150 Amplification IV: Hearing Assistive Technology +
    • Credits: 2 (1.5 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      This course provides an in depth look at assistive listening and alerting technology to assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the home, school and community. We will explore a variety of levels at which the audiologist may elect to address assistive technology. Topics will include relevant legislation, system characteristics, selection and evaluation of devices and application to various populations. Students will be expected to complete actual use of multiple assistive listening devices and submit a laboratory report on each device. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 7170 - Vestibular Assessment & Treatment II +
    • Credits: 2.5 (2 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      The purpose of this class is to expand on the foundation of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diagnostic evaluation of the balance system within the scope of practice of an audiologist. Students will be able to perform electronystagmography and videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) upon successful completion of this course. They will have an understanding of computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) and whole body rotational testing (WBRT). The students will have a scientific and clinical background of vestibular rehabilitation. The students will have the ability to identify and triage patients with vestibular disorders into appropriate therapy programs. Students will be instructed on the correct administration of VRT protocols and accurate evaluation of treatment efficacy. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 7180 - Clinical Rotation VIII +
    • Credits: 4
      Direct clinical participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 7190 - Clinical Module III +
    • Credits: 0.5
      This two-course sequence is designed to provide students with opportunities to review and practice clinical procedures covered in previous and concurrent applied courses. Hands-on practice experiences are provided in a laboratory environment under faculty supervision and mentorship with a focus on the integration of diagnostic and treatment measures. (0.5 credit for each course, Pass/Fail)

  • AUDE 7200 - Manual Communication II (Elective) +
    • Credits: 1
      This elective will cover vocabulary and sentence building in American Sign Language and expand student knowledge of the Deaf culture for the purpose of improving patient interactions, conversations, and case histories. (1 credit)

  • AUDE 7210 - Early Intervention and Educational Audiology +
    • Credits: 3 credits: (2.5 credit lecture, 0.5 credit lab)
      Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and/or with other listening needs typically require specialized supports to optimize developmental, social, and educational outcomes. Using group discussions and hands-on lab activities, students focus on the roles, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills of audiologists in managing hearing and listening difficulties in children from birth to 18 years of age through Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), hearing assistive technology, and educational programs. Emphasis is on the case-based application of legislative mandates, EHDI program management guidelines, early intervention goals for infants, children, and their families, pediatric personal hearing technology recommendations, ongoing assessment protocols, classroom signal to noise ratio (SNR) improvement methods, educational plans, and interprofessional coordination. Includes laboratory requirement.

  • AUDE 7230 - Practice Development II +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course will examine the various aspects of planning a business and key business functions. The topics will include a general overview of business planning, discussion of the different business structures, various concepts in business law, specifics in costs for owning a business, and discussion of the feasibility of starting a private practice in today’s healthcare system.

  • AUDE 7280 - Clinical Rotation IX +
    • Credits: 4
      Direct clinical participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 7290 - Clinical Module IV +
    • Credits: 0.5
      This two-course sequence is designed to provide students with opportunities to review and practice clinical procedures covered in previous and concurrent applied courses. Hands-on practice experiences are provided in a laboratory environment under faculty supervision and mentorship with a focus on the integration of diagnostic and treatment measures. (0.5 credit for each course, Pass/Fail)

  • AUDE 9310 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

  • AUDE 9320 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Third Year: Spring Semester

  • AUDE 7330 - Ethics in Audiology* +
    • Credits: 2.5
      Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the study and evaluation of human conduct in light of moral principles, which may be viewed as the individual’s standard of conduct, or as a body of social obligations and duties (Institute of Chiropractic Ethics.) Audiology, in its transition to a doctoring profession, is faced with redefining many ethical principles to reflect current state of the art and clinical practice realities. Ethical obligations may not reflect personal beliefs, but audiologists have a professional obligation to be responsible for, and abide by, the ethical standards of the associations and organizations to which they belong. ASHA, AAA, ADA and other professional organizations have adopted codes of ethics that set forth standards of integrity and ethical principles for their members. The codes call for certain behaviors in specific situations, but cannot be expected to cover every situation that calls for ethical behavior. In this class, we will examine the “spirit” of the codes as well as the “letter,” and establish a framework for ethical decision making. Multicultural aspects of patient care and issues related to disparities in healthcare will also be presented. (2.5 credits)

  • AUDE 7430 - Professionalism and Leadership* +
    • Credits: 1.5
      This module will provide a forum for discussion of the organization and function of professional associations, activities that serve the professional community, and service to the public. Leadership concepts and professional characteristics will also be discussed.

  • AUDE 7440 - Hearing Loss and Healthy Aging* +
    • Credits: 1.5
      This course is designed to address issues concerning the effects of aging on hearing. Changes in the auditory system as a function of aging, the impact on patient function, and healthy aging will be emphasized. The module will provide information on management of hearing loss in the aged population and strategies for collaborating with stakeholders to increase referrals for hearing health care.

  • AUDE 7580 - Clinical Rotation X +
    • Credits: 12
      Direct clinical participation in aspects of audiological practice. Students will be expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills into the evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • AUDE 9330 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Fourth Year: Fall Semester

  • AUDE 8180 - Clinical Rotation XI +
    • Credits: 18
      Full-time clinical rotations providing the student opportunities to participate in direct patient care within the scope of practice of audiology. Students will be involved in diagnostic evaluations, patient management and routine duties within audiology practices to expand and refine clinical skills, professional interactions, and knowledge of practice management.

  • AUDE 9410 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Fourth Year: Spring Semester

  • AUDE 8280 - Clinical Rotation XII +
    • Credits: 16
      Full-time clinical rotations providing the student opportunities to participate in direct patient care within the scope of practice of audiology. Students will be involved in diagnostic evaluations, patient management and routine duties within audiology practices to expand and refine clinical skills, professional interactions, and knowledge of practice management.

  • AUDE 9420 - Audiology Grand Rounds +
    • Credits: 0
      A weekly forum for clinical presentations by students, lectures, roundtables, discussions with guest speakers, and interaction between faculty and students concerning topics related to clinical rotation experiences and the profession of audiology.

Other Courses

  • AUDE 6000 - Independent Project +
    • Credits: 1
      An in-depth, individual study of a specific topic under the direction of a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chair. (1 to 6 credits, Pass/Fail)

  • AUDE 7300 - Speech and Language Disorders in Adults* (Bridge Course**) +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course is designed to cover the theory and techniques for the differential diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders in adults. Students will learn to administer and interpret common diagnostic tests; they will learn to use the assessment data to complete a written assessment report. Students will learn about treatment approaches for various communicative disorders. Topics to be included are assessments, treatments, articulation, fluency, traumatic brain injuries, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, voice disorders, and other neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s.

  • AUDE 8120 - Speech and Language Disorders in Children* (Bridge Course**) +
    • Credits: 2.5
      This course is designed to cover the theory and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders in children from preschool through school-age. Students will learn typical and atypical patterns of speech and language development. Students will be introduced to specific assessment methods, as well as specific intervention methods.

  • AUDP 8400 - Global Healthcare and Audiology +
    • Credits: 1.5
      This course promotes guided discussion regarding current global hearing healthcare practices, areas of need and advocacy for effective policies and services. Telehealth in audiology and interprofessional collaboration will be explored as potential opportunities for improving access to hearing healthcare services.

  • AUDP 8460 - Telehealth in Audiology +
    • Credits: 1.5
      This course presents the advantages and challenges of telehealth as it relates to clinical practice in audiology. Focus is placed on how communication, innovative technology, safety, and efficiency of patient care are addressed through telehealth. Students explore the feasibility of various telehealth/telepractice models applicable ac cross clinical environments. Global regulatory, legislative and political considerations will be discussed.

* Courses denoted with an asterisk may be delivered via web-based technology.

**Bridge Courses are required for students who do not have 6 semester credit hours of didactic coursework in the areas of speech and language disorders for adults and children shown on previous transcripts. The student will be required to enroll in one or both Bridge Courses to meet minimum credit hours, as specified in certain state licensure requirements. These courses may be taken by other students as electives.