SLP 6013 - Intro to Audiology

This course will introduce students to basic anatomy and physiology related to the auditory system. Normal and disordered hearing will be discussed. Students will develop facility with pure tone and speech audiometry, audiometric interpretation, acoustic immittance, and masking through virtual application of clinical tests. Students will be able to perform and interpret an audiogram. They will gain an understanding of and an appreciation for cultural issues and the needs of different populations from infancy to late adulthood, including the use of hearing aids.  3 credits

3 Credits