(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.

Basic hearing science, pathological conditions of the auditory system, audiometric testing. Prerequisite: 310.

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.

Assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Prerequisite: *303 or LING 303.

Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to normal and disordered communication. Prerequisite: 310.

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.

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.

Practicum seminar covering the foundations for intervention in speech-language pathology. Topics include clinic documentation, materials, data collection, treatment plans, facilitation techniques, and counseling and management of behavior as they apply to real-life clients. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of Clinic Director.

Practicum seminar covering the foundations for assessment in speech-language pathology. Topics include completing case history information and interviews, administering assessments, interpreting results of assessment, and writing diagnostic reports as these topics apply to real-life clients. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of Clinic Director.

Practicum seminar covering the integration of coursework as it applies to virtual reality cases on KASA skill competencies that apply to low incidence disorders. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of Clinic Director.

Based on a scientist-practitioner model, this course is an introduction to research design with an emphasis on conceptual foundations and critical evaluation. Prerequisite: PSYC 2510.

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.

Overview of child and adult neurogenic speech disorders and fluency disorders with a focus on assessment and treatment. Prerequisite: 450 or 550. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology.

Principles and intervention procedures for child language disorders from early childhood through adolescence. Methods for examining treatment efficacy in clinical and research contexts. Prerequisite: 431. Restriction: admitted to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology and permission of instructor for non-degree students.

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.

Practical experience in a public, private or non-profit organization, supervised by a professional with an academic component overseen by a UNM instructor. 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.

Develop research questions and design rigorous methodologies to answer questions within students areas of specialization. Restriction: permission of instructor.

This course provides doctoral students with an in depth understanding of topics in a research specialty area (e.g., autism spectrum disorders, neurorehabilitation, bilingual assessment and intervention, etc.). Specific course topics determined by the instructor. Restriction: permission of instructor.