Course Requirements
The certificate has two main components:
(1) A set of core courses that provide students with standardized skills that are fundamental to hearing and vision research
(2) Research support and training through the Center
Successful completion of the required curriculum and elective courses will lead to the granting of the certificate. The requirements for the certificate is expected to be spread over years 2-4 of graduate study. Support will be provided for one year, but requests for extension will be considered. It is estimated that students who complete this certificate will add a maximum of six months to their overall graduate studies.
A. Required Courses
- The Neuroscience of Hearing and Vision (3 credits) - The goal of this course will be to discuss the neurobiology of hearing and vision, starting from the cochlea and retina to cortex and back.
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Methods for Assessing Hearing and Vision (3 credits) - The goal of this course is to cover fundamental concepts and basic methods pertaining to quantify and assess hearing and vision in animal models and humans.
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Recent Advances in Therapy in Hearing and Vision (YYY) (3 credits) - This course is designed to introduce students who have no significant clinical experience to the recent advances in treatment and cures in hearing and vision pathology. Surgeon- and physician-scientists along with our basic scientist faculty will participate in teaching this course.
B. Research
Within the PHVC, our over 50 world-class faculty and trainees are investigating hearing and vision sciences. The PHVC also promotes the translation of findings from basic research into applications for new treatments in hearing and vision pathology. This certificate program is open to students pursuing PhDs in PHVC-affiliated departments and graduate programs. Students may apply for membership upon admission to a PHVC-affiliated doctoral program.
Students involved in basic and translational research will be mentored by accomplished investigators who are actively involved in basic or translational research, have active NIH funding, have established track records of mentoring, and are committed to the career development of students.
