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405. Phonetics (3)

A study of general phonetics principles; articulatory, acoustic and linguistic aspects of the sound systems of standard and nonstandard dialects of American English; introduction to the application of phonetics to disordered sound systems.

410. Hearing Science (3)

Study of physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear, and measurement of perception of sound. Brief survey of causes of hearing impairment and habilitation procedures.

415. Speech Development and Communication Disorders (3)

Study of speech and language development in relation to normal learning and growth processes; brief introduction to second language acquisition.

465. Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology I (2)

Supervised clinical experience in the diagnosis of and therapy for speech handicapped children. This work is performed at a clinical site with field supervision and university support.

485. Computer Applications in Communication Disorders (3)

Study of basic computer concepts and applications of microcomputers in the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, including diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures, statistical and research applications, recordkeeping, and word processing. Review of contemporary microcomputer hardware and software. Regular written assignments will be required.

499. Independent Study (3)

This serves as an introductory course with the goal of "leveling" the background. Topics in all areas of content in speech-language pathology will be reviewed.

501. Interviewing and Counseling in Communicative Disorders (3)

Advanced study of interviewing and counseling strategies and techniques associated with diagnostic and therapeutic practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. Professional responsibilities for ethical practices.

502. Research in Communication Disorders (3)

Study of applied research methods and instrumentation in the field of communication disorders, including literature search techniques, research design, statistical tests, laboratory instrumentation and calibration, and report preparation. Online library research methods will be utilized.

552. Language Disorders II (3)

Survey of current psycholinguistic research developments and their relation to specific areas of communication disorders.

558. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language and Hearing (3)

This course is concerned with the structural components and organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their conduction pathways and functions, with specific emphasis on those structures that subserve normal speech, language and hearing processes. Regular writing assignments will be required.

566. Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology II (2)

This is the second pediatric clinic. This work is performed at a clinical site with field supervision and university support.

567. Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology III (2)

This is the third pediatric clinic. This work is performed at a clinical site with field supervision and university support.

659. Aphasia, Apraxia and Dysarthria (3)

This course examines the neurobehavioral correlates of the acquired disorders of aphasia and related cortical disturbances, apraxias, dysarthria, right brain lesions, and introduces the student to assessment instruments and treatment approaches. Special neuromotor impairment in the child with cerebral palsy are also considered as these relate to communication diagnosis and management. Regular writing assignments will be required.

660. Structural-Organic Disorders of Speech and Swallowing (formerly 560) (3)

Advanced study of current theory, research, clinical and instrumental speech management of : cleft lip/palate and related craniofacial anomalies, neurogenic velopharyngeal dysfunction, dysphagias, laryngectomy and related impairments secondary to ablative surgeries for head an neck cancers.

661. Advanced Study of Voice, Fluency and Phonological Disorders (3)

This course examines advanced theoretical, diagnostic and treatment issues in hyperfunctional/organic/psychogenic voice disorders, typical/atypical stuttering, and phonological/articulation disorders. In addition, multicultural issues including dialect differences will be presented.

662. Seminar in Developmental Language and Disorders (3)

Advanced study of research relating to normal language development and to language disorders. Investigation of psychological and sociological influences on language.

663. Neurogenic Disorders of Swallowing and Cognition (3)

This course examines the diagnosis and treatment of acquired dysphagia in adult neurogenic populations. In addition, the course examines neurobehavioral correlates, diagnosis and treatment in traumatically brain-injured, right-hemisphere damaged and dementia populations. Characteristics of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing changes associated with normal aging are also examined.

668. Advanced Diagnostics in Speech and Language Pathology (3)

Advanced diagnosis and evaluation of children and adults with complex disorders of speech and/or language and/or cognition. Clinical experience in taking a history, constructing a test battery, administering norm-referenced tests, performing informal assessment procedures, interpreting formal and informal results, making a differential diagnosis, writing reports and conducting feedback sessions with clients, parents, and/or caregivers.

672AB. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology I and II (3-3)

Supervised clinical experience in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with speech and hearing handicapped children and adults in hospitals and community health service centers. Staff conferences with medical and allied health personnel in relation to speech and language pathologies. For Credit/No Credit Only.

674. Pediatric Audiology (3)

Advanced study of the causation, assessment, and management of auditory disorders in infants and children.

697. Directed Comprehensive Studies

Prerequisite: Completion of all courses required in the program

Educational Psychology 314. Psychological Foundations, K-12 (3)

Required of all credential candidates. An overview of the theoretical positions on learning, development, and instruction which attempt to shape the outcomes of elementary and secondary education. An analysis of alternative missions of the school with emphasis on the psychological areas foundational to the professional preparation of teachers.

    
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