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Anatomy, Physiology & Science of Hearing (SPHSC 354)

About This Course

In this course, you’ll learn about the anatomy, physiology and science of how we perceive sounds around us. You’ll study the anatomy and physiology of the typical human auditory system and build a comprehensive understanding of human audition.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to identify and describe the biological and neurological structures associated with the typical human auditory system

  • The physiological processes underlying typical human auditory function

  • The limitations of human auditory perception in terms of audibility, intensity perception, spectral processing, temporal processing and sound source localization

  • How to determine the audibility and loudness of pure tones for listeners with typical hearing


NOTE: This program is not intended for those seeking to become licensed and/or certified speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs). For more information, see your state's SLPA requirements.

Course Sessions

Online Asynchronous

September 2026
Dates Sep 30 - Dec 18
Location Online
Instructor Yi Shen
Cost $1,604
Course Note

This course is offered 100% online and runs from September 30, 2026, to December 18, 2026.

Learning Format

Online Asynchronous

Credit Course

You'll earn 4 academic credits for successfully completing this course.

This course is part of the Certificate in Speech, Language & Hearing Foundations. You can also take this course without enrolling in the certificate program; check the course page for details.