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)
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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