Audiology

  1. The program for the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology must require that candidates complete 30 of the 36 semester credit hours of professional coursework in graduate units, including at least 21 hours in the professional area for which the credential is sought. In addition, candidates must complete a minimum of 30 of the 36 semester credit hours of coursework in audiology and a minimum of 6 of the 36 semester credit hours of coursework in speech and language. The 36 credit hours must include the following coursework:
    1. At least 6 semester hours in hearing disorders and hearing evaluation.
    2. At least 6 semester hours in habilitative/rehabilitative procedures with individuals who have hearing impairment.
    3. At least 6 semester hours in speech-language pathology, including at least 3 hours in speech disorders, and at least 3 hours in language disorders unrelated to hearing impairment.
    4. A maximum of 6 academic semester hours associated with clinical practicum may be counted toward the 30 graduate hours but may not be counted toward the required 21 graduate credits in audiology.
  2. The program for the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology must require candidates to complete at least 100 hours in a public school setting or its equivalent, at least 50 of which must be in the selection and use of amplification and assistive devices for children. Both direct and indirect services may be counted under treatment for hearing disorders.
Updated March 13, 2023