Half-time to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

The goal of this course is to ensure that the student understands and can apply research methods to identifying a research problem, developing a proposal, conducting an investigation, and preparing a journal-quality research paper. Students will work closely with a clinical sciences researcher to develop these research skills. The course requirements and format will vary depending upon the student's prior experience.

Research design, protocol development and production of written dissertation after completion of the dissertation research. Grade will be issued following evaluation of the dissertation by committee. Candidates for the degree must complete nine credit hours in each of two successive semesters of dissertation research.

In-depth study of a current topic or issue in communication disorders. A specific topic will be assigned each tme the course is offered. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

Students will examine ethical issues in biomedical research using a case-study approach. Representative issues addressed may include data selection and retention, plagiarism, scientific review of grants and manuscripts, scientific misconduct, and informed consent.

Analysis, identification and management of fluency disorders.

Overview of the medical pathologies of childhood hearing loss and effects of hearing loss. Emphasis on the actual practice of pediatric audiology including: identification and assessment of hearing loss in children; methods used to enhance reception of auditory signals; psychological impact of childhood hearing loss and counseling for those affected; and remediation of children with impaired hearing.

Overview of the medical pathologies and effects of hearing loss in older adults. Emphasis is on actual practice of geriatric audiology, including: identification and assessment of hearing loss in older adults; methods used to enhance reception of auditory signals; psychological impact of acquired hearing loss in older adults and counseling for those affected; and management/intervention strategies.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.