SLP 542 – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This course provides an overview of the diagnostic criteria, etiological factors, and the main characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with special focus on communication deficits, and how to manage them. Current research on assessment and intervention methods will be covered.
SLP 543 – Craniofacial Anomalies
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This course provides an introduction to the effects of craniofacial anomalies on speech development with particular attention to the effects of clefts of the lip and/or palate. Focus is on the interdisciplinary team model for both assessment and treatment of speech, resonance, velopharyngeal dysfunction, and dysphagia.
SLP 567 – Research Methods I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
SLP 545 – Intro to Multicultural Issues
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description:
SLP 507 – Speech and Lang. 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. This course will help students gain a better understanding of the difference between normal and disordered communication development.
SLP 540 – Commun Disorders in the Birth
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course explores communication disorders from infancy through the preschool period. Topics addressed include theoretical frameworks for the assessment and treatment of childhood language disorders, etiology and characteristics of language/communication disorders in infants and preschool children, as well as, principles and methods of assessment and intervention.
SLP 508 – Hearing Science and Audiology Disorders
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive survey of Hearing Sciences and Audiological Disorders. Basic concepts, principles and relevant topics that pertain to mankind’s ability to hear will be covered. Additionally, topics will be reviewed that explain what happens when a human’s hearing is damaged or negatively […]
SLP 504 – Speech and Lang Disorders Across Lifespa
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is a comprehensive survey of the fundamental nature of various speech and language disorders across the life span and an overview of the basic principles of assessment and treatment.
SLP 404 – Speech & Language Disorders Across Lifes
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is a survey of speech and language disorders in pediatric and adult populations. Students will be introduced to the fundamental nature of various disorders.
SLP 505 – Principles of Assessement and Treatment
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides a framework for understanding the assessment process in Speech-Language Pathology. General topics in the area of diagnostics are discussed, including obtaining and interpreting assessment information, report writing and presentation of findings. Principles and procedures common to the diagnosis of most communication and swallowing disorders are […]