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 […]
SLP 537 – Speech and Hearing Science
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will provide a foundational understanding of the basic principles of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and the acoustics of voice and speech production. This course is an essential fundamental course containing crucial information that transfers to all communication disorders and sciences.
SLP 401 – Anatomy & Phys of Speech and Hearing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological bases of human communication, including respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and basic neurological concepts.
SLP 407 – Speech and Language Development
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course addresses the theory and evidence associated with the development of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as cultural and linguistic variations in children.
SLP 410 – Intro Communication Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an introduction to various disorders of speech, language, cognition, hearing, and swallowing in pediatric and adult populations. Students will gain knowledge of the speech-language pathologists’ scope of practice.
SLP 415 – 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.