UKZN Audiology Postgraduate Courses 

By | September 15, 2021
0 Comment


UKZN Audiology Postgraduate Courses

Masters Degrees

 

Curriculum for Master in Communication Pathology – Audiology
Code Name of Module
CPAU8FY Masters Research in Communication Pathology – Audiology
CPAU8SY Masters Research in Communication Pathology – Audiology Subsequent year

 



Doctoral Degrees

 

CHS – AUDOD 1 Eligibility: Doctor of Philosophy (Audiology)

Sponsored Links

Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification Doctor of Philosophy (Audiology) provided they have a Master of Communication Pathology (Audiology)

 

Curriculum for Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Pathology – Audiology
Code Name of Module
CPAU9FY PhD Research in Communication Pathology – Audiology
CPAU9SY PhD Research in Communication Pathology – Audiology Subsequent year

Syllabi – Communication Pathology – Audiology

 

Diversity in practice of communication pathol
CPAU801 W1 (6L-10T-0P-0S-298H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-32C)
Aim: To facilitate students’ understanding & critical reflection of practice in Communication Pathology within a diverse context.

Content: Critical study of the concept of diversity in audiology. Emphasis is placed on the following: evaluation of current assessment and management tools; principles of resource development; modification/development of culturally and linguistically appropriate resources.

Assessment: Assignment outline (20%); assignment (80%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Advanced studies in diagnostic audiology
CPAU802 W2 (0L-10T-0P-0S-304H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-32C)
Aim: To facilitate students’ critical study of recent and relevant literature in a selected theme within the broad field of diagnostic audiology

Content: Critical review of theoretical assumptions underlying diagnostic audiometric procedures; relevance of current behavioural and electro-physiological measures; recent advances in the field of diagnostic audiology; assessment issues with culturally diverse populations; hearing assessment across the age range

Assessment: assignment outline (20%); assignment (80%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Research Methodology
CPAU803 W1 (6L-10T-0P-0S-138H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-16C)
Corequisite: CPAU802, 811

Aim: To facilitate the students’ understanding of the research process & development of a research proposal.

Content: What is research? Identifying the research problem, ethics in research, critical review of the literature & development of rationale, research designs (quantitative & qualitative), data analysis and interpretation, research proposal, research report

Assessment: Research proposal (100%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Advanced studies in Industrial Audiology
CPAU804 W2 (0L-10T-0P-0S-304H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-32C)
Aim: To facilitate students’ critical study of the recent and relevant literature in a selected theme within the broad field of industrial audiology

Content: Critical evaluation of health care in industry; promotion; survey; development, implementation and evaluation of hearing conservation programmes in industry.



Assessment: Assignment outline (20%); assignment (80%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Advanced studies in deafness
CPAU806 W2 (0L-10T-0P-0S-304H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-32C)
Aim: To facilitate students’ critical study of recent and relevant literature in the field of sign language and deaf issues as applied to the profession of communication pathology and deaf education.

Content: Debates surrounding the cultural view of deafness; status of sign language; critical evaluation of educational options in deaf education; implications of the bilingual-bicultural view on deafness for the profession of audiology

Assessment: Assignment outline (20%); assignment (80%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Advanced studies in Audiological management
CPAU808 W2 (0L-10T-0P-0S-304H-0R-0F-0G-6A-13W-32C)
Corequisite: CPAU811

Aim: To facilitate students’ critical study of recent and relevant literature in a selected theme within the broad field of audiological management

Content: Critical review of the management of the hearing impaired population (infant to geriatric); strategies and implications in managing congenital and acquired hearing loss; critical evaluation of communication methods/philosophies in managing hearing impairment; educational audiology; recent advances in rehabilitation technology.

Assessment: Assignment outline (20%); assignment (80%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials

 

Short Dissertation
CPAU811 WY (0L-10T-0P-1S-621H-0R-160F-0G-8A-13W-80C)
Corequisite: CPAU801 802, 803

Aim: To facilitate the students’ ability to conduct research & submit a short-dissertation on an approved topic.

Content: Planning the research process, developing data collection instruments, obtaining ethical clearance, implementing data collection, analysis and interpretation of findings, & writing a research report.

Assessment: Research report (100%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials and presentations at seminar

 

Masters Research in Audiology
CPAU8FY WY (0L-39T-0P-3S-1690H-0R-160F-0G-24A-52W-192C)
Aim: To facilitate the students’ ability to conduct research & submit a full research dissertation on an approved topic

Content: Planning the research process, developing data collection instruments, obtaining ethical clearance, implementing data collection, analysis and interpretation of findings, & writing a research report.

Assessment: Research report (100%)

DP Requirement: 90% attendance at tutorials and presentations at seminar

Additional Information on This Topic:

Related Posts