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Undergraduate Curriculum
F = Fall Semester
V = Variable
S = Spring Semester
A = Alternate years or less frequently
Su = Summer Sessions
N = No longer offered
E = Every semester
* = Courses with no 400 level counterpart
All course numbers begin with SPA. |
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| 101 |
Beginning American Sign Language I(4 cr) (F, Su)
Beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Development of vocabulary and grammatical structures of ASL. Receptive and expressive skill development. Easy ASL video literature. |
| 102 |
Beginning American Sign Language II (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101 (S, Su)
Beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Development of vocabulary and grammatical structures of ASL. Receptive and expressive skill development. Easy ASL video literature. |
| 110 |
Voice and Diction (3 cr) Prereq: Open to broadcasting majors only. (N)
Systematic training in voice and diction for radio broadcasting. Attention to individual needs. Complete voice and diction evaluation by the Speech and Hearing Clinic. Individual therapy for those with voice or articulation difficulty. |
| 150 |
Communication Processes and Disorders (3 cr) (F, S)
Introduction to the speech, language, and hearing problems of children and adults. Identification and understanding of different types of communication disorders; appropriate referrals; general orientation to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. Normal speech and language development. Clinical observations may be required. |
| 199 |
Independent Study (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (N) |
| 201 |
Second Year American Sign Language I (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101and 102 (F)
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL). Idiomatic uses of ASL. Use of ASL for cretive expression. Extensive viewing, translation and discussion of videotaped ASL conversations and literature. |
| 202 |
Second Year American Sign Language II (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 201 (S)
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL). Idiomatic uses of ASL. Use of ASL for cretive expression. Extensive viewing, translation and discussion of videotaped ASL conversations and literature |
| [IS]230 |
The Brain and Human Communication (3 cr)
Scientific background for understanding brain functions as applied to normal human communication and communication disorders. How the brain engages in visual communication, auditory communication, attention, organization, memory, and expression.
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| 250 |
Descriptive Phonetics and Normal Speech Development (3 cr) (S)
Theories of acquisition and development, phoneme classification and factors affecting phonological systems. Development of proficiency in phonetic transcription. |
| 251 |
Normal Language Development (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing. (F, S)
Description of the normal language acquisition process in children; theories of language development and factors influencing language acquisition. |
| [ES]271 |
Introduction to Audiology (3 cr) (S)
Identification of the deaf and hard of hearing. Etiologies and pathologies of hearing impairment. Basic testing techniques of pure tone and speech audiometry. |
| 302 |
Manually Coded English Sign Systems (2 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101, 102, and 201. (V)
Theory and principles of Manually Coded English (MCE) sign systems. Extensive work on rules and vocabulary. Practice in expressive and receptive use of MCE. |
| 397A |
Introduction and Observation (1 cr) Prereq: Admission to the Pre-Professional Program in speech-language pathology and audiology. (F, S) |
| 397B |
Clinical Assisting (1 cr) Prereq: Admission to the Pre-Professional Program in speech-language pathology and audiology. (N) |
| 398 |
Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (F) |
| 399 |
Independent Study (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (E) |
| 402 |
Interpreting and Evaluating Child Sign (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101, 102, 201, and 202. (S)
Viewing and transcribing children's signed language samples. Application of ASL and MCE to the understanding of signing as produced by deaf children. Principles of and practice in storytelling in both ASL and MCE. |
| [S]421 |
Professional Issues for the Communication Disorders Specialist (3 cr) Prereq: Senior standing. (S) Professional issues as they relate to the speech-language professional. Legal aspects, program issues, and administrative responsibilities. |
| 441 |
Methods for the Communication Disorders Specialist (3 cr) Prereq: Senior standing. (S)
Specific methods for planning, organizing and delivering clinical services in speech-language pathology. |
| 452/852 |
Normal Language Development During School Years (3 cr) (S, Su)
Normal syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic language development in school-age children and youth. Complex syntax, semantic development, pragmatic development, using language to learn, language-literacy relations, and abstract language development. |
| 454/854 |
Research Methodology in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: Speech-language pathology and audiology major. (F, Su)
Introduction to research principles, methods, and design. Survey and critique of research in special education and communication disorders. |
| [ES]455 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250. (F)
Normal anatomical structures involved in speech and hearing and the consequences of their actions. |
| 456 |
Speech and Hearing Science (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250 and 455 or permission. (S)
Nature, propagation, and analysis of sound; the sensation and perception of sound. |
| 461/861 |
Language Disorders: Preschool Level (3 cr) (F)
Characteristics of language impaired preschool children and the nature of their disorders. Introduction to principles of assessment and treatment. |
| [IS]464 |
Phonological Disorders (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250. (F)
Assessment and remediation of phonological disorders |
| 472 |
Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 271 or equivalent. (F)
Introduction to materials and educational methodologies and models for rehabilitation of the deaf and hard of hearing. Review of levels of communication, information processing, auditory training, and speech reading. |
| 473 |
Advanced Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 271. (F)
Fundamental clinical audiology techniques beyond basic pure tone testing, including advanced pure tone testing techniques; bone conduction measurement theory and procedures; masking theory and techniques; speech audiometry; and impediance audiometry. |
| 486/886 |
Augmentative Communication (2-3 cr) (F)
Note: Speech pathology students must register for 3 cr only; special education students may register for 2-3 cr. Introduction to the augmentative communication options for persons unable to speak or write because of physical, language, or cognitive disability. |
| 488/888 |
Linguistic Needs of Bilingual and Culturally Different Students (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250 and 251 or permission. (S)
Theoretical and applied information about situational factors which have an impact on spoken and written language; addresses how individual differences due to gender, handicapping conditions, socio-economic status, and cultural-ethnic background contribute to diversity in communication patterns and often act as a barrier to successful int4eractions in learning and social settings. |
| 490 |
Workshop Seminar |
| 496/896 |
Readings and Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (E) |
| 497 |
Practicum in Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (1 cr) Prereq: SLPA 397A. |
| 499H |
Honors Thesis (3 cr) Prereq: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation. (E)
Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis. |
