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BS in Hearing Sciences (Audiology)
Audiology is expected to grow faster than average as hearing loss is strongly associated with aging. Rapid growth in the aged population because of increased life expectancy, more number of people aged 60 and above will cause the number of persons with hearing impairment to increase markedly.
Medical advances are improving the survival rate of premature infants, trauma and stroke victims, who then need assessment and possible treatment. Many states require newborns to be screened for hearing loss and early intervention services.
Career in Audiology
Federal law guarantees special education and related services to all eligible children with disabilities. Employment will increase with growth in elementary and secondary school enrollments, including special education. Greater awareness of the importance of early identification and diagnosis of hearing disorders is increasing and so is the career in audiology.
Audiologists are experts in the non-medical management of the auditory and balance systems. They specialize in the study of normal and impaired hearing, prevention of hearing loss, identification and assessment of hearing and balance problems, and rehabilitation of persons with hearing and balance disorders.
Audiologists provide services and work in many different types of facilities, including:
Four Years BS Audiology Program of Studies
ISRA University Islamabad campus
Course Outline
FIRST SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HMLG 111 | English-I (Functional English) | 3 |
| 2. | ADAN 111 | Anatomy | 3 |
| 3. | ADBB 112 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| 4. | ADBS 113 | Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| 5. | HMIS 113 | Islamic Studies | 2 |
| 6. | ADHT 115 | Hands on Training in Basic Audiological Techniques-1 | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 19 | ||
SECOND SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HMCS 114 | English II (Communication Skills) | 3 |
| 2. | ADPH 121 | Physiology | 3 |
| 3. | ADPA 122 | Pathology | 3 |
| 4. | HMPS 112 | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| 5. | ADCE 123 | Computer Education | 3 (2+3) |
| 6. | ADHT 124 | Hands on Training in Basic Audiological Techniques-II | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 19 | ||
THIRD SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HMFR 211 | English-III (Technical Report Writing) | 2 |
| 2. | ADMS 211 | Medical Sociology-I (Counseling and Behavior) | 2 |
| 3. | ADAC 212 | Acoustics | 3 |
| 4. | ADAB 213 | Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Speech Hearing & Balance | 3 |
| 5. | ADBE 214 | Basic Electronics and Audiological Instrumentation-I | 3 (2+3) |
| 6. | ADHT 215 | Hands on Training in Audiological Techniques related to the above mentioned Subjects-I | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 18 | ||
FOURTH SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADMS 221 | Medical Sociology-II (Psychology & Teaching) | 2 |
| 2. | ADMA 222 | Medical Audiology | 3 |
| 3. | ADPA 223 | Pediatric Audiology | 3 |
| 4. | ADBE 224 | Basic Electronics & Audiological Instrumentation-II | 3 (2+3) |
| 5. | ADPA 225 | Pharmacological Aspects in Audiology | 3 |
| 6. | ADHT 227 | Hands on Training in Audiological Techniques Related to the above mentioned subjects-II | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 19 | ||
FIFTH SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADDA 311 | Diagnostic Audiology- Assessment and Evaluation-I | 3 (1+6) |
| 2. | ADAA 312 | Amplification & Assistive Devices for the Hearing Impaired-I | 3 (1+6) |
| 3. | ADRA 313 | Rehabilitative Clinical Audiology | 3 (2+3) |
| 4. | ADHT 314 | Hands on Training in Audiology including Rotations to Audiological Clinics-I | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 14 | ||
SIXTH SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADDA 321 | Diagnostic Audiology-Assessment and Evaluation-II | 3 (1+6) |
| 2. | ADAA 322 | Amplification & Assistive Devices for the Hearing Impaired-II | 3 (1+6) |
| 3. | ADEA 323 | Educational Clinical Audiology | 3 (2+3) |
| 4. | ADHT 324 | Hands on Training in Audiology including Rotations to Audiological Clinics-I | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 14 | ||
SEVENTH SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADAM 411 | Audiology Practice Management | 3 (2+3) |
| 2. | ADCA 412 | Clinical Audiology Internship-I | 3 (0+9) |
| 3. | ADBS 413 | Bio statistics | 3 (2+3) |
| 4. | ADRM 414 | Research Methods | 3 (2+3) |
| 5. | ADHT | Hands on Training in Audiology and Research Project Related to specialty of interest-I | 5 (0+15) |
| Total Credits | 17 | ||
EIGHT SEMESTER
| S. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ADCA 421 | Clinical Audiology Internship-II | 3 (0+9) |
| 2. | ADPR 422 | Project Report | 4 (0+12) |
| 3. | ADHT 424 | Hands on Training in Audiology and Research Project Related to specialty of interest-II | 8 (0+24) |
| Total Credits | 15 | ||