Courses
Required Courses
Below is the required course sequence for the Au.D. program. Course numbers are the same for both campuses.
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YEAR 1 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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850 |
Hearing Science I: Basic Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Acoustics |
Lutfi |
3 |
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854 |
Electroacoustics and Instrument Calibration |
Stoppenbach |
2 |
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855 |
Lab: Electroacoustics and Instrument Calibration |
Stoppenbach/Henning |
1 |
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852 |
Hearing Assessment |
Craven/Henning |
2 |
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853 |
Lab: Hearing Assessment |
Craven/Henning |
1 |
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891 |
Clerkship in Audiology I |
Clinical Professors |
1 |
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424 |
Sign Language (if not completed in undergrad) |
Quinn |
2 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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922 |
Seminar: Experimental Audiology |
Litovsky |
3 |
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856 |
Amplification Systems I |
Henning |
2 |
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857 |
Lab: Amplification Systems I |
Stoppenbach/Henning |
1 |
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858 |
Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System |
Fowler |
2 |
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859 |
Lab: Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System I |
Fowler/Henry |
1 |
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891 |
Clerkship in Audiology I |
Clinical Professors |
1 |
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SUMMER SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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833 |
Occupational Audiology |
Grall |
2 |
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892 |
Clerkship in Audiology II |
Clinical Professors |
3 |
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YEAR 2 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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835 |
Research Methods |
Henning |
3 |
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860 |
Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II |
Fowler |
2 |
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861 |
Lab: Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II |
Fowler/Henry |
1 |
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845 |
The Human Balance System: Structure, Assessment and Rehabilitation |
Henry |
2 |
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846 |
Lab: The Human Balance System |
Douglas/Henry |
1 |
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892 |
Clerkship in Audiology II |
Clinical Professors |
1 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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832 |
Pediatric Audiology |
Douglas/Hartman |
3 |
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849 |
Geriatric Diagnostics/Rehabilitation |
Fowler |
2 |
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837 |
Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies I |
Henry |
2 |
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865 |
Practice Management (alternate years) |
TBA |
2 |
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866 |
Amplification Systems II |
Henning |
2 |
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892 |
Clerkship in Audiology II |
Off campus |
1 |
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SUMMER SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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806 |
Professional Issues: Medical Setting |
Osborne |
1 |
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893 |
Clerkship in Audiology III |
Off campus |
3 |
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YEAR 3 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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862 |
Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies II |
Fowler |
3 |
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863 |
Implantable Auditory Prostheses |
Buhr-Lawler |
2 |
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834 |
Counseling in Audiology |
Hartman |
2 |
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899 |
Capstone Study in Audiology |
Independent Study |
2 |
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893 |
Clerkship in Audiology III |
Off campus |
1 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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865 |
Practice Management (alternate years) |
TBA |
2 |
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867 |
School Methods for Audiologists |
Grall |
1 |
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836 |
Pediatric Habilitation /Rehabilitation |
Grall/Henning/Plonsker |
3 |
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899 |
Capstone Study in Audiology |
Independent Study |
3 |
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893 |
Clerkship in Audiology III |
Off campus |
1 |
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SUMMER SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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921 |
Seminar: Problems in Audiology |
Fowler/Henning |
2 |
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894 |
Externship in Audiology |
Grall/Hartman |
3 |
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YEAR 4 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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921 |
Seminar: Problems in Audiology |
Henry |
3 |
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894 |
Externship in Audiology |
Grall/Hartman |
3 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Professor |
Credits |
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921 |
Seminar: Problems in Audiology |
Douglas/Buhr-Lawler |
3 |
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894 |
Externship in Audiology |
Grall/Hartman |
3 |
Course Offerings
342 Basic Manual Communication (UWSP) or 424 Sign Language (UW-Madison).
2 cr.
Proficiency in beginning Manually Coded English (MCE) through the comprehension and use of fingerspelling and manual signs. Other areas covered include history of sign language, descriptions of signing systems, and issues related to sign language in schools.
806 Professional Issues: Medical setting.
1 cr.
Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders within a medical setting. Information regarding various medical settings, ethics, functional goals, and documentation (e.g. billing, reporting, etc.).
832 Pediatric Audiology.
3 cr.
Study of the normal physical, social, cognitive, speech and language, and auditory development in children, the causes and effects of childhood hearing loss, hearing screening and the principles of early intervention, and the behavioral and objective assessment of hearing in children
833 Occupational Audiology.
2 cr.
Consideration of principles and issues regarding the effects of noise on people, of federal and state regulation of workplace noise, and of the practical aspects of hearing conservation for those exposed to occupational noise, non-occupational noise, or both.
834 Counseling in Audiology.
2 cr.
Study of various roles of counseling in the rehabilitative process, and the ethical obligations of those who serve such roles. Awareness and skill are developed in how to build a trusting relationship, convey diagnostic information, inform and empower the patient/consumer as to his/her rights and community resources, and respond to the way hearing loss impacts the person's social-economic life.
835 Research Methods.
3 cr.
Critical analysis of research in speech-language pathology and audiology including theoretical support, research design, statistical levels of measurement, methods of reporting research results, and drawing conclusions from the results. Students wll be encouraged to pursue research interests during the course.
836 Pediatric Habilitation/Rehabilitation.
3 cr.
Study of the principles and techniques of intervention with hearing impaired children, including the selection and fitting of amplification, the effect of hearing impairment on speech perception, speech production, and language, communication and educational options, and the re/habilitation of communication skills.
837 Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies I.
2 cr.
Survey of the most common peripheral auditory system pathologies and their presentation in the auditory evaluation.
845 The Human Balance System: Structure, Assessment, and Rehabilitation.
2 cr.
Study of human balance function with emphasis on the vestibular system, including neurophysiology, testing, and rehabilitation. Clinical experience performing the electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) examination and analyzing the results, and familiarity with rotational and posturography tests, and various techniques for treatment.
846 The Human Balance System: Laboratory.
1 cr.
The focus will be on training the student to perform and analyze the results of electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) examinations, and practice the canalith repositioning maneuver. If possible, students will observe the administration of rotational and posturography tests.
849 Geriatric Diagnostics/Rehabilitation.
2 cr.
A study of basic theories of aging, anatomical and physiological effects of aging on the auditory and balance systems, and resulting communication difficulties associated with aging. The course emphasizes both the diagnostic and rehabilitative challenges in working with elderly patients.
850 Hearing Science I: Basic Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Acoustics.
3 cr.
Study of anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, with an emphasis on the peripheral system. Basic concepts in psychoacoustics are discussed with reference to the normal and pathological auditory systems.
852 Hearing Assessment.
2 cr.
Diagnostic audiology familiarizes students with the bases, purpose, rationale and procedures for tests of auditory function. A major focus is examining the available evidence as bases for test selections and realizing the objectives of diagnostic procedures.
853 Hearing Assessment Laboratory.
1 cr.
Lab experience focusing on performance of basic audiology tests.
854 Electroacoustics & Instrumentation Calibration.
2 cr.
Systematic review of physical concepts of acoustics and electronics underpinning the practice of audiology, as well as formally adopted standards by which clinical environments, instruments and procedures are calibrated.
855 Lab: Electroacoustics & Instrumentation Calibration.
1 cr.
Laboratory application of physical concepts of acoustics and electronics underpinning the practice of audiology, including measurement standards by which clinical environments, instruments and procedures are calibrated.
856 Amplification Systems I.
2 cr.
Study of hearing aid function, fitting strategies and repair. Use of probe microphone measures in hearing aid fitting and electroacoustic evaluation of the hearing aid. Cerumen removal and ear impression technique.
857 Laboratory in Amplification Systems I.
1 cr.
Testing, fitting, and repairing hearing aids, performing basic hearing aid tests and repairs, proper cerumen removal and ear impression techniques, and using appropriate strategies in fitting. Electroacoustic evaluation and use of probe microphone measures in hearing aid fitting.
858 Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System I.
2 cr.
Study of concepts and procedures in physiological assessment of the auditory system, with emphasis on otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses. Clinical applications and case studies integrate these recordings with behavioral assessment of the auditory system.
859 Laboratory in Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System I.
1 cr.
Laboratory experience in the procedures and interpretation of physiological assessment of the auditory system, with the major emphasis on otoacoustic emissions and the auditory brainstem response. Clinical applications and case studies integrate these recordings with behavioral assessment of the auditory system.
860 Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II.
2 cr.
Advanced study of physiological measures used by audiologists in threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300, and MMN. Course includes an introduction to evaluation of the balance system.
861 Laboratory in Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II.
1 cr.
Laboratory experience in objective measures used by audiologists for threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300, and MMN. Demonstrations, projects, and case studies prepare students to administer and interpret these tests.
862 Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies II.
3 cr.
Major disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems, with an emphasis on differential diagnosis of disorders of the endorgan and neural systems, and multisystem disorders. Causal factors, treatment, and prognosis are included. Didactic lectures and student presentations focus on case studies.
863 Implantable Auditory Prostheses.
2 cr.
The audiological management of hearing loss using implantable auditory prostheses, including the cochlear implant, auditory brainstem implant, middle ear implant, and BAHA.
865 Practice Management.
2 cr.
Consideration of non-profit and for-profit practice models with emphasis on organizational structure, legal and tax implications, financial performance, policies and practices of personnel management, marketing strategies, risk management and professional ethics.
866 Amplification Systems II.
2 cr.
Strategies for fitting hearing aids, including selection and recommendation, use of prescription gain formulas, and verification of gain. Considerations in geriatric and pediatric hearing aid fitting and ethical issues. Basic techniques in determining patient satisfaction with hearing aids.
867 School Methods for Audiologists.
1 cr.
This course is designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensing requirements for audiologists. This course will help students apply their knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention of hearing related disorders to the public school setting.
891 Clerkship in Audiology I.
1 cr. per semester.
An introductory clerkship focusing on the acquisition of beginning skills in both screening and diagnostic audiology. It provides initial training in the use of audiometric instruments and software, patient interactions, and reporting procedures.
892 Clerkship in Audiology II.
1 cr. per semester.
The second year of clerkship focuses on the physiologic assessment of the vestibular and the peripheral and central auditory systems. It also provides continued development of skills in the assessment of hearing and the implementation of treatment plans across ages.
893 Clerkship in Audiology III.
1 cr. per semester.
The third year of clerkship provides opportunities to practice skills in settings outside of the university clinics. The goal is to develop all skills beyond the introductory stage so that the student can perform assessments and treatment with less supervision.
894 Externship In Audiology.
3 cr. per semester.
The final year of clerkship continues development of skills in the assessment of hearing and the implementation of treatment plans across all ages. The goal is to develop skills to the Mastery level where the student can perform competently with a minimum of supervision.
899 Capstone Project.
2-3 cr. per semester.
Independent work on capstone project.
921 Seminar: Problems In Audiology.
2-3 cr.
Etiology, nature, and rehabilitation implications of specific hearing impairments.
922 Seminar: Experimental Audiology.
3 cr.
Experimental audiology in the areas of psychophysics and biophysics of audition.