Hearing Instrument Science (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 64 Hours

The OTC Hearing Instrument Science (HIS) program is designed to prepare graduates to practice as Hearing Instrument Specialists in a variety of hearing healthcare settings, including private practice. This a flexible distance learning program with part time and full time enrollment options. We can accommodate local students as well as out of state students.

This program includes both lecture-based and hands-on coursework, as well as, supervised clinical education experiences. This program prepares graduates to function as a member of the hearing healthcare “team.” The “team” includes: Hearing Instrument Specialists, Otologists, Audiologists, and Otolaryngologists. The May 2014 Occupational Employment statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the estimated mean national wage for Hearing Instrument Specialists is $47,820.

Hearing Instrument Science Program Requirements

BUS-110 Principles of Business Credits: 3
HIS-110 Acoustics and Psychoacoustics Credits: 3
HIS-120 Anatomy and Physiology of Auditory and Speech Systems 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 Credits: 1
HIS-230 Advanced Audiometry Credits: 3
HIS-240 Compression & Digital Feature Credits: 3
HIS-250 Real Ear Measurements Credits: 3
HIS-260 Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
HIS-270 Clinical Practicum II Credits: 3
HIS-280 Clinical Practicum III Credits: 3

General Education Requirements

* BCS-115 Survey of A & P Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
Communications Elective Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective (MTH 105 or higher) Credits: 3
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSY-270 Psychology of Aging Credits: 3

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

* BCS 165 and BCS 205 may be substituted for BCS 115 , however, BCS 205 has a prerequisite of CHM 101 .