(Also offered as LING 303) An introduction to the physiological mechanisms underlying speech production, the linguistic classification and transcription of speech sounds, the acoustic properties of speech sounds, the relationship between phonetics and phonology and applications to speech pathology.

Introduction to basic anatomy and physiology for speech, language, hearing and swallowing. Covers five systems: respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, auditory and neurological.

Introduction to speech and hearing science. Covers basic science of sound, acoustic theory of speech production, acoustic and physiologic phonetics, sound transmission through the auditory system, acoustic and physiologic consequences of speech and hearing disorders.

Appraisal and management of individuals with impaired hearing. Prerequisite: 321.

A survey of language disorders in children and intervention. Topics include descriptions of clinical populations, intervention principles and methods, and linguistic, medical, developmental and cultural issues in intervention. Prerequisite: 430.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Course content includes behavioral objectives, program design, data collection, client/family counseling, ethnographic interviewing with multicultural families, behavioral management and professional issues including certification and licensure requirements, ethical conduct and federal laws protecting the handicapped. Prerequisite: 428. Pre- or corequisite: 431.

Students will obtain understanding of how identity and the cultural and linguistic diversity of individuals affect communication. Strategies for sensitive assessment and intervention methods will be presented, including exploration of biases, cultural humility, and privilege. Prerequisite: 302.

Special topics motivated by expertise of instructor and interest of students.

Practicum assignment and seminar covering a variety of topics in clinical practice including diagnostics and evaluation, practice in school and hospital settings, and supervised practice in off-campus sites. Prerequisite: *458. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of Clinic Director.

Comprehensive survey of predominant adult neurogenic communication disorders. Content includes theoretical issues, etiology, differential diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis and recovery. Prerequisite: 450 or 550.

Acquire knowledge relevant to the identification, evaluation, treatment of infant and adult swallowing disorders. Prerequisite: 310 and (450 or 550). Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.

Based on knowledge of normal voice production, various voice disorders are surveyed and approaches to evaluation and treatment are discussed. Prerequisite: 310. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of instructor for non-degree students.

Overview and/or hands-on-experience with nonelectronic and electronic aids and devices used for augmentative communication. Focus may be on particular disabilities, assessment, therapeutic and/or research issues. Prerequisite: 428, 431. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of instructor for non-degree students.

Principles and procedures of assessment for language disorders in children. Prerequisite: 431. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.

Topics relevant to practice in a medical setting are reviewed including evaluation and treatment of children with birth defects (cleft palate) and other special populations; professional and administrative concerns. Prerequisite: 450 or 550. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of instructor.

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.

Course content includes graduation requirements, CFY application and procedures, supervision, resumes and interviewing, job searching and negotiation, and professional issues including certification and licensure requirements, ethical conduct and federal policies for the workplace. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of Clinic Director.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.