SLP 620 – Clinical Practicum IV
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 5; Max: 10 Description: This course provides guided clinical observations and clinical experiences under the supervision of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. This course will help prepare students for working with clients, patients, and students with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA […]
SLP 630 – Research Methods II: Capstone Project
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: 3 Description: This course will increase knowledge of applied research and research design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. By the end of this course the MSLP student must have completed his/her Capstone Research Project.
SLP 547 – Neurology of Speech-Lang & Hea
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with a concentration on neurological mechanisms related to speech, language and hearing. This course will increase the SLP students’ knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including basic biological and neurological structure and function.
SLP 550 – Clinical Practicum
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This course provides clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Clinical work is accompanied by regular group and individual meetings with clinical staff. Clinical hours are accumulated under direct supervision. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied toward ASHA certification.
SLP 615 – Voice Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
SLP 617 – Fluency Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
SLP 546 – Early Intervention for Infants and Toddl
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course covers theoretical frameworks for the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in infants and toddlers. Key aspects of the Early Intervention process including routines-based interview and intervention, service coordination, collaboration, coaching caregivers, Child Outcome Summary-Team Collaboration, the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and the Individualized Education […]
SLP 509 – Introduction to Audiology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of the structure and function of the auditory and vestibular systems, the physics and psychophysics of sound, audiometric evaluation and screening procedures, types, and causes of hearing loss, and an overview of the audiologic intervention tools.
SLP 515 – Phonetics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an introduction to the speech sounds used in the production of American English. Emphasis is placed on sound to symbol transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Transcription competency required.
SLP 520 – Structured Observation
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This course provides guided clinical observations and simulation experiences under the supervision of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. This course will help prepare students for working with pediatric and adult populations with communication and swallowing disorders. (This course is not required for the Minor. Seniors […]
SLP 530 – Speech Sound Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of potential etiologies and characteristics of speech sound disorders in children and adults. Students will learn to use evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for articulation and phonological disorders across the lifespan.
SLP 531 – School-Age Language Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge about etiology and characteristics of language disorders in school-age children. Students will discuss the evolving language demands that children encounter as they progress through school and will explore the impact of language disorders on academic performance and social interaction […]