Audiology, (AuD)

University of Memphis

General Program RequirementsStudents must complete a minimum of 99 credit hours and meet the academic and practicum requirements for certification in audiology. As noted above, additional coursework will be required for those students without undergraduate preparation in audiology/speech-language pathology.A maximum of 24 credit hours in AUSP 8104 and a maximum of 6 credit hours in AUSP 8125 may be counted toward meeting the 99 credit hour graduation requirement.Students must achieve a grade of 3.00 or better in AUSP 8104 in their last two semesters in residence.All students must complete an evidence-based capstone project for a minimum of 4 hours credit.All students must successfully complete an oral benchmark examination.All students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination containing both written and oral components.Externship in AudiologyAll students will complete an externship during the fourth year of the program, which is consistent with current accreditation requirements. To be eligible for the externship the student must have completed all academic coursework, including the research project, and successfully passed the comprehensive examination. Externship placement is obtained in coordination with the Director of Clinical Services in Audiology. Successful completion of the externship must include the approval of the Director of Clinical Services in Audiology and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. The externship provides a comprehensive training environment for students to expand and sharpen their clinical skills. Externships may be in either paid or unpaid positions.Specific RequirementsAuD Degree Requirements (99 hours):Basic Science Coursework (12 Hours):AUSP 8001 - Psychoacoustics Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8013 - Calibration and Conservation Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8019 - Anat/Phys Aud Sys Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8020 - Auditory Processing Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: (3)Major Area Coursework (39 Hours):AUSP 8101 - Audiol Concepts Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8103 - Diag/Medical Audiology Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8105 - Vestibular Assmt/Rehab Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8107 - Auditory Implant Technology Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8110 - Studebaker Lectures Credit Hours: (1) (2 hours required)AUSP 8113 - Intro to Audiologic Rehab Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8114 - Intro Hearing Aids Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8115 - Pediatric Audiology Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8116 - Hearing Aid Provision Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8118 - Electrophys Assessmnt Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8127 - Adult Audiologic Rehab & Aging Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8128 - Evidenc-Based Pract Ampl Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8129 - Psychosoc Adj Hrng Impr Credit Hours: (3)AUSP 8032 - Professional Development in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit Hours: 1

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders