Introduction to Audiology

3 Units

Fifteen percent of the US population has some degree of hearing loss. Yet, many people do not seek audiological intervention and only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid wear one. In this class, students will learn about the field of audiology including assessment and diagnostics measures and interventions used by audiologists. Students will evaluate audiometers and test environments for audiology, describe pure-tone audiometry, and conduct simulated hearing tests. Students will also be introduced to auditory pathologies and related disorders. Students will also be introduced to assessments in infants and children, audiological screening and audiological management. Offered as COSI 370 and COSI 470 . Prereq: COSI 321 and COSI 325 .