Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

ASLS 711 Auditory Physiology

Advanced physiology of the human auditory system, emphasizing electrical potentials; processes of pathophysiology.
3

Special Notes

A background in basic human anatomy and physiology is strongly encouraged.

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 712 Amplification I

Advanced study of the theory and use of hearing aids, other amplification devices and assistive listening devices.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 715 Applied Research in Audiology

This course is designed as an advanced continuation of the ASLS 615 sequence. It is a seminar to engage students in a doctoral scholarly research project. Students will explore multiple avenues for the presentation of professional quality scholarship.

1-4

Prerequisites

ASLS 615 with a minimum grade of B-

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Annually

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

ASLS 720 Supervised Teaching in Audiology

Emphasis on teaching techniques and methods for college and university instruction. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ASLS 721 Psychoacoustics

Concepts of loudness, adaptation, auditory fatigue, masking and the critical band, pitch perception, localization, temporal order and perceptual organization.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 711 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 723 Amplification II

A continuation of the advanced study of the theory, instrumentation, and use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices with emphasis on applied theory and clinical use.
3

Prerequisites

ASLS 712 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 724 Differential Diagnosis of Auditory Disorders

Theory and process of differential diagnosis of hearing and auditory processing disorders. Focus on behavioral testing, advanced immittance concepts and assessment. Some exposure to other objective measures.
3

Prerequisites

ASLS 711 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 728 Educational Audiology

This course will focus on the application of audiological practices such as screening, assessment, rehabilitation, counseling, and instrumentation to manage children with varying hearing abilities in educational settings.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 731 Auditory Processing Disorders

Theoretical overview, biologic bases, audiologic assessment, and management of adults and children with auditory processing disorders (APD). Emphasis on application of theoretical knowledge to practical clinical audiology methods and techniques.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 741 Hearing Loss Prevention

The study of noise as it pertains to the auditory system. Physical aspects of noise, instrumentation, measurement and reduction principles, hearing conservation management.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 742 Advanced Diagnosis of Auditory Disorders

Advanced study of auditory physiology, otoacoustic emissions, multi-frequency tympanometry and auditory evoked potentials.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 724 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 743 Medical Aspects of Audiology

Study of the medical correlates of hearing impairment including pathogenesis of auditory pathologies, medical/surgical intervention, congenital/genetic syndromes, and related radiology/imaging/surgical techniques.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 744 Vestibular Assessment and Management

Advanced study of vestibular physiology, assessment and rehabilitation.
2

Prerequisites

(ASLS 711 and ASLS 742 with a minimum grade of B-)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 751 Otopharmacology

Pharmacology and ototoxicity as applied to clinical audiology. Basic mechanisms of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics and classes of drugs relative to otologic disorders.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 555 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 768 Cochlear Implants

Advances in cochlear implant device circuitry, electrode design, speech processing strategies, candidacy, and rehabilitation are explored. The history and technological progression of cochlear implants are also reviewed.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 772 Audiology Practice Management

Introduction to issues and resources to manage an audiology practice. Topics of business planning, fiscal management, coding and third-party reimbursement, personnel management, marketing and professional communication, and working relationships
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 774 Professional Issues in Audiology

Overview of professional responsibilities and intra-professional relationships in the hearing health care delivery system. Medical-legal issues, practice guidelines, licensure, intra-personal skills and ethics are addressed.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 775 Advanced Electro-diagnosis

(3 lecture, 2 lab) Laboratory required. Theory and practice of electrophysiologic assessment of the auditory system. Lab addresses clinical assessment using auditory evoked potentials testing. Evaluation, interpretation, and reporting of results will be included.
4

Prerequisites

(ASLS 711 and ASLS 742 with a minimum grade of B-)

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 782 Pediatric Audiology

Philosophy, diagnosis, and management of hearing loss in children. Includes auditory development, appropriate hearing assessment techniques for infants and children, interpretation of results, administering follow-up, and effective caregiver counseling.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 792 Externship in Audiology

Full-time, broad-based clinical experience in the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of hearing loss in a supervised off-campus site. Enrollment is during the 4th year of the Au.D. program. S/U graded.
3-12

Prerequisites

(ASLS 592 and ASLS 692 with a minimum grade of S)

Special Notes

Instructor release required.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 27 credit hours

ASLS 794 Practicum in Animal Awareness

Exploration of the unique aspects of working with animal owners and professionals in animal care and veterinary settings.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 796 Practicum in Animal Audiology

Perform brainstem auditory evoked response screening and diagnostic testing with canines and equines. S/U graded.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 597 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 times