Audiology & Hearing Sciences
This concentration prepares students to pursue a professional doctorate, the AuD in Audiology or obtain a graduate research degree in audiology or hearing science (MA or PhD. Careers in business, industry, and government agencies related to hearing and health care are also options for the B.S. graduate.)
Audiologists work with infants, children, and adults in the evaluation and management of hearing disorders. Many audiologists are private practitioners, but they also work in hospitals, clinics, and school settings.
Click on the photos below to view excerpts from the video "Communication: The Human Connection" produced by (and provided courtesy of) the The American Speech-Language Hearing Association, which "looks at the personal side of dedicated professionals who operate in a variety of practice settings."
Students in AHS take coursework in hearing, hearing disorders, and the assessment and treatment of hearing disorders. Emphasis is on basic communication and hearing science, including study of the anatomical, physiological, and physical bases of hearing. The program also provides an introduction to audiological assessment and the management of hearing loss. Advanced students may enroll in a clinical practicum in the Evanston Audiology Service.
Explore the courses, research labs and faculty that make up the The Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The AHS program is coordinated by Jeanette Ortiz. For more details, or to make an appointment, call 847/467-0430, or e-mail Jeanette Ortiz at j-ortiz@northwestern.edu.
