Recommended Pre-requisites

The following undergraduate courses are recommended for students interested in a career in audiology; however, we do accept students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds.

• Math – college algebra is required, additional math is encouraged
• Biological Science – coursework in biology and human anatomy and physiology aid in understanding the auditory and vestibular systems
• Physical Science – coursework in physics and chemistry is helpful
• Behavioral Sciences – general psychology and sociology coursework is helpful. Additional coursework in normal child development, in geriatrics, and courses related to the diversity of the human experience also prepare students for a career in audiology. 
• English Composition – coursework this area will prepare students for success on graduate papers and assignments
• Speech-Language Disorders – understanding of normal language development, and overview of disorders of speech and language disorders, and coursework in the speech and language of the hearing impaired are often needed for state licensure, and, as discussed below, are required as either prerequisites or as courses taken concurrent with the AuD program.
• The Department also recommends that applicants visit and/or volunteer at an audiology practice and discuss the profession with an audiologist.

Required Pre-requisites

• Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
• Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
• Normal Language (3 credits)

Neuroanatomy and Speech/Hearing Science courses are available in an on-line format from NSU during the summer semester prior to beginning the program in the Fall semester. Normal Language is available from NSU after beginning the program and must be taken before the Pediatric Audiology course.

Six hours of coursework in speech and language disorders is required before graduation. Students must demonstrate understanding of the speech and language difficulties associated with hearing impairment; therefore, the department recommends a course in speech and language of the hearing impaired. An overview course in speech and language is also recommended.

If these courses were not completed as an undergraduate, they can be taken during the AuD course of study, but require separate registration and tuition.

Required Courses

AUD 5070. Audiologic Research Methods I: Introduction. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn about and discuss the critical importance of outcomes measurement and clinical research in audiology.Students locate information and evaluate the rigor of the source and document, and synthesize the professional literature on a topic of their choosing. (3 credits)

AUD 5301. Diagnostics I: Audiologic Diagnostic Procedures Across the Lifespan. Students will study components of the basic audiologic examination, including, but not limited, to case history, otoscopy, pure tone threshold evaluation, speech threshold evaluation, speech recognition evaluation, classical site-of-lesion tests, test result interpretation, and test battery interpretation. Students will demonstrate performance of these procedures. Audiologic screening and procedural modifications for special populations including pediatrics will also be discussed. Hypothetical cases will be presented. (3 credits)

AUD 5301L. Diagnostics I Lab. This lab supplements AUD 5401, providing students with practical assignments. (1 credit)

AUD 5302. Acoustics and Instrumentation. Students will study properties of sound and conduct sound analyses.  They will also learn about and conduct audiometric calibration procedures. (3 credits)

AUD 5303. Psychoacoustics & Speech Perception. Students will study normal human auditory sensation and perception. Changes in auditory sensation and perception that occur as a function of sensorineural hearing loss, and their implications for hearing aid processing, audiologic evaluation, and treatment will be discussed. (3 credits)

AUD 5304. Anatomy & Physiology of the Auditory & Vestibular Mechanisms. This course will provide detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear and central auditory pathways. The vestibular peripheral system and the vestibular CNS pathways are described. (3 credits)

AUD 5403. Introduction to Electrophysiology. Basic procedures for acquiring and interpreting auditory electrophysiologic tests are discussed. The student will have knowledge of the use of auditory brain stem evoked response testing for threshold and neuro-otologic diagnosis. Students are familiarized with procedures and interpretation for basic vestibular assessment, including electronystagmography, rotational chair, computerized posturography, and behavioral evaluations. (3 credits)

AUD 5403L. Introduction to Electrophysiology Lab. This lab supplements AUD 6403, providing students with practical assignments. (1 credit)

AUD 5405. Overview of Amplification Systems: Part I. This course is designed to provide an introduction to amplification. The content of this course includes historical perspectives on amplification; functions and features of amplification systems and their components; methods of fitting, verification and analyses of these systems. The course also includes basic concepts in counseling. (3 credits)

AUD 5405L. Amplification Lab I. This lab supplements AUD 6405, providing students with practical assignments. (1 credit)

AUD 5601. Multisite observation. This course is designed to provide an introduction to clinical practice. Students observe patient evaluation, management and treatment. (1 credit)

AUD 5602. Clinic I. Participation in supervised, basic audiological evaluations of patients and other clinical activities as assigned. Weekly meetings with supervisors and/or report writing are required. (3 credits)

AUD 5603. Clinic II. Participation in supervised auditory and vestibular evaluation, management and treatment. Weekly meetings with supervisors and/or report writing are required. (3 credits)

AUD 6310. Auditory Intervention. This course focuses on intervention and remediation strategies for persons with auditory communication handicaps. (3 credits).

AUD 6310L. Auditory Intervention Lab. This lab supplements AUD 6310, providing students with practical assignments. (1 credit)

AUD 6402. Diagnostics II: Audiologic Site of Lesion Assessment. Students will learn to conduct and interpret basic immittance, multifrequency/multicomponent immittance, otoacoustic emissions testing, and behavioral auditory processing measures to determine auditory site of lesion. (3 credits)

AUD 6404. Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies. Students will study pathologies affecting the conductive, sensory, neural and balance mechanisms and methods for their differential diagnosis will be discussed. Case studies will be reviewed. (3 credits)

AUD 6406. Overview of Amplification Systems: Part II. In this course the student begins to integrate theoretical and practical concepts of fitting and verification. Components and features available on contemporary hearing instruments are presented. (3 credits)

AUD 6406L. Amplification Lab II. This lab supplements AUD 6406, providing students with practical assignments. (1 credit)

AUD 6502. Hearing Conservation. Students will study the impact of noise from a physiological perspective. Students will study, conduct, and interpret noise surveys. Various service delivery models from industry, schools, military and other sites will be discussed. The basic elements of an effective hearing conservation program will be discussed. The relevant legislation mandating such programs will be presented. (3 credits)

AUD 6503. Topics in Audiology. Current topics in assessment, management and treatment of hearing and balance are examined. (3 credits)

AUD 6504. Implantable Hearing Technologies. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of different implantable auditory devices for adults and children. Information covered in the class will include, but is not limited to, candidacy for implantation, basic understanding of the surgery and surgical risks of implants, pre- and post-audiometric test measures to determine benefit, programming and troubleshooting. (2 credits)

AUD 6604. Clinic III. Participation in supervised auditory and vestibular evaluation, management and treatment. Weekly meetings with supervisors and/or report writing are required. (3 credits)

AUD 6605. Clinic IV. Participation in supervised auditory and vestibular evaluation, management and treatment. Weekly meetings with supervisors and/or report writing are required. (3 credits)

AUD 6606. Clinic V. Participation in supervised auditory and vestibular evaluation, management and treatment. Weekly meetings with supervisors and/or report writing are required. (3 credits)

AUD 7030. Aging and the Auditory/Vestibular System. Students will be provided with an overview of gerontology with emphasis given to differentiation between the normal aging process and pathological changes related to auditory and vestibular disorders. (2 credits)

AUD 7050. Audiologic Research Methods II: Application. Students will study research design, data collection, analysis, and evaluation. The ability to comprehend, analyze, and critically evaluate professional literature will be emphasized. Students will design clinically based research to test a clinical hypothesis or document treatment effectiveness. (3 credits)

AUD 7060. Genetics of Hearing Impairment. The purpose of this course is to review the present knowledge of genetics of hearing impairment and to discuss the potential for gene-based approaches to treatment. (2 credits)

AUD 7071. Biochemistry and Pharmacology for Audiology. Many drugs are taken by individuals under the care of audiologists, and many of these drugs interact with auditory and vestibular systems. The biochemistry of the ear will be described, and with that as a foundation the mechanisms, side effects, drug interactions, and toxicity of these drugs will be examined. (2 credits)

AUD 7075. Counseling in Audiology. This course is designed to explore theories of counseling related to the management of persons with auditory and vestibular disorders. Different approaches for interacting with patients and their families individually and in groups will be addressed. (3 credits)

AUD 7076. Seminar in Ethics and Professionalism. The students in this seminar will discuss emerging professional issues related to the profession of audiology.

AUD 7080. Business Management and Leadership. In this course students examine basic principles involved in the development and management of audiology practice within the framework of different models of health care delivery. (3 credits)

AUD 7100. Advanced Seminar in Amplification. This course is designed to provide advanced information on the theoretical and practical concepts of fitting, verification and analyses of amplification systems. Counseling techniques are discussed. (3 credits)

AUD 7120. Electrophysiology: Auditory. Students will study of cochlear physiologic and auditory neurophysiologic evaluation procedures, including evoked responses for all latencies and otoacoustic emissions. Interpretation of test results will be discussed in relation to underlying anatomy and physiology. (4 credits)

AUD 7130. Pediatric Audiology. This course is designed to provide a review of normal and abnormal auditory development in children. Audiologic assessment, management, and treatment of neonates, infants, and young children will be discussed. Evaluation procedures for the difficult-to-test patient will be explored. (3 credits)

AUD 7160. Electrophysiology: Vestibular. Students will study the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular mechanisms and the integration of the human equilibrium system. Disorders of vestibular function will be studied. Vestibular evaluation procedures will be presented. Vestibular rehabiliation and balance therapy programming and therapy techniques will be discussed and evaluated. (3 credits)

AUD 7180. Diagnostics III: Integration of Audiologic Test Results. Students will study advanced auditory evaluation with an emphasis on integration of audiologic test results leading to management and treatment strategies. (3 credits)

AUD 7607. Internship I. Off-campus placement in hospital, agency, or private practice setting(s). Students must meet the schedule required by the facility to which the student is assigned. Supervisory meetings are scheduled periodically.
(3 credits)

AUD 7608. Internship II. Off-campus placement in hospital, agency, or private practice setting(s). Students must meet the schedule required by the facility to which the student is assigned. Supervisory meetings are scheduled periodically.
(2 credits)

AUD 7609. Case Studies. Students critically analyze and present cases that require integration of information from throughout the curriculum. (2 credits)

AUD 7610. Externship I. Full-time placement in an audiology externship position.
(6 credits)

AUD 7611. Externship II. Full-time placement in an audiology externship position.
(6 credits)

AUD 7612. Externship III. Full-time placement in an audiology externship position.
(6 credits)

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