| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Navigator Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook Program: Hearing Instrument Science (A.A.S.) | |||
Hearing Instrument Science (A.A.S.)A.A.S. Degree: 65 Hours The Hearing Instrument Science (HIS) program is designed to prepare graduates to practice as hearing healthcare providers in a variety of settings. Those settings include private practice, corporate store fronts, franchise models, and others. Graduates may choose to license as a Hearing Instrument Specialist (Dispenser), work as an Audiology Aid (Assistant), or go on to pursue a higher degree in the hearing field. This program also prepares graduates to function as a member of the hearing healthcare team. The team includes: Hearing Instrument Specialists, Otologists, Audiologists, and Otolaryngologists (ENTs). State licensing or registration is required after graduation, depending on the student’s location. The majority of graduates go straight into the workforce as Hearing Instrument Specialists. The May 2017 Occupational Employment statistics from the Bureau of Labor state that the estimated mean national wage for Hearing Instrument Specialists is $57,030. This flexible distance learning program offers part time and full time enrollment options. While the majority of the coursework is done online, there are hands-on portions taught during lab sessions and clinical placement. Some of the courses offer live lecture times via video conferencing with the recordings posted for review within the course. Students may choose to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Hearing Instrument Science or a Certificate of Achievement in Hearing Instrument Science. The Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who are already licensed or students planning to work in a state that doesn’t require an Associate’s degree for state licensing. The HIS program is a selective admission program. Students should apply to the program prior to enrolling in any HIS course labeled 170 or higher. These requirements can be found in the course catalog and preferred course sequence document. The HIS program is approved by the Missouri Board of Examiners for Hearing Instrument Specialists. |
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Pre-Admission Requirements - 16 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
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| HIS-100 Intro to Hearing Science | Credits: 1 | |||
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| COM-100 Introduction to Communication | Credits: 3 | |||
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| COM-105 Public Speaking | Credits: 3 | |||
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| COM-200 Interpersonal Communication Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENG 101. | Credits: 3 | |||
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| ENG-100 Composition I With Support Prerequisite(s): None | Credits: 5 | |||
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| ENG-101 Composition I Prerequisite(s): None | Credits: 3 | |||
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| MTH-105 Business Math or higher | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS-101 American Government and Politics | Credits: 3 | |||
| PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology | Credits: 3 | |||
Hearing Instrument Science Program Requirements - 40 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| HIS-110 Bioacoustics | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-120 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-125 Hearing and Auditory Disorders | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-130 Introduction to Audiometry | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-140 Introduction to Hearing Instrument Components | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-150 Hearing Inst Fitting Methods | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-160 Professional Ethics | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-170 Clinical Practicum I Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 110, HIS 120, HIS 130, HIS 140. | Credits: 1 | |||
| HIS-230 Advanced Audiometry Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 125 and HIS 130. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-240 Compression & Digital Feature Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 140 and HIS 150. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-250 Real Ear Measurements Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 230 and HIS 240. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-260 Aural Rehabilitation Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 160. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-270 Clinical Practicum II Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 170, HIS 230, HIS 240, or concurrent enrollment. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS-280 Clinical Practicum III Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIS 230, HIS 240, HIS 270. | Credits: 3 | |||
Note:* Please contact the Allied Health Admissions Office if you have taken MTH 110 prior to the fall 2018 semester. | ||||
Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| ART-100 Art and Experience | Credits: 3 | |||
| ART-101 Art History I | Credits: 3 | |||
| ASL-101 American Sign Language I | Credits: 3 | |||
| CHN-101 Beginning Chinese | Credits: 3 | |||
| ENG-180 Introduction to Literature Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or ENG 101. | Credits: 3 | |||
| FRN-101 Beginning French I | Credits: 3 | |||
| GRM-101 Beginning German I | Credits: 3 | |||
| MUS-101 Music of the World | Credits: 3 | |||
| PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy | Credits: 3 | |||
| PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics | Credits: 3 | |||
| REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World | Credits: 3 | |||
| SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I | Credits: 3 | |||
| THR-101 Introduction to Theater | Credits: 3 | |||
Program Specific Course - 6 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| BUS-110 Principles of Business | Credits: 3 | |||
| PSY-270 Psychology of Aging Prerequisite(s): PSY 110. | Credits: 3 | |||
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