This course introduces the foundational principles of research that guide evidence-based clinical practice. Through guided readings, discussion, and applied exercises, students will explore how research questions are developed, how data are collected and analyzed, and how research findings inform clinical care in audiology. Emphasis is placed on developing foundational skills in evaluating evidence, formulating basic research questions, and understanding how research informs clinical practice.
Students will engage in systematic inquiry in audiology. This may include evaluating current research, posing research questions, formulating research designs, and developing formal research proposals.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
This course describes signs and symptoms, evaluation approaches, differential diagnostic criteria, prevention, and management approaches to speech and language disorders resulting from acquired neurological dysfunction across the lifespan.
In-depth study of normal and disordered deglutition in adult and pediatric populations and dysphagia diagnosis and management.
Etiologies and characteristics of motor speech disorders. Differential diagnosis and treatment of the disorders will be explored with pediatric and adult populations.
This course will provide a strong clinical foundation in tinnitus and hyperacusis. Theories of origin, assessment and intervention will be taught through lectures, readings and hands-on applications.
Language disorders and prelinguistic communication, infancy through preschool. Application of contemporary theory and legislative assessment/treatment for infants and children demonstrating or at-risk for social-communicative-linguistic impairments.
Supervised full-time clinical experience in diagnosis/treatment of persons with speech, language and/or hearing disorders in medical settings. S/U graded.
Individual original research under the direction of faculty, aimed at acquisition of research skills, appreciation of the scientific inquiry process, knowledge of scientific writing style and dissemination. S/U graded.