(Also offered as SPCD *302) The nature of speech, language and hearing disorders in children and adults; overview of speech and hearing anatomy and physiology; multicultural issues; emphasizes the impact of communicative disorders on individuals and families.

(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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Practicum assignment to provide supervised clinical practice including treatment and evaluation, in our department clinic and at off campus sites such as schools, private practice, hospital, and other medical settings.

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.

Course focuses on practice issues in medical and school settings. Issues of terminology, documentation (EMR, IEP), eligibility, insurance, interprofessional collaboration, and special education law will be covered.

Practicum seminar covering the integration of coursework as it applies to virtual reality cases on KASA skill competencies that apply to low incidence disorders.

A clinical practicum that provides exposure to individuals with suspected or confirmed hearing loss and/or amplification devices. Prerequisites: 321, 425, 458. Restriction: admitted to M.S. in 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.

This course will introduce techniques and allow practice for assessment and treatment for persons with adult neurogenic communication disorders. Content includes dissection, etiology, assessment differential diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis and treatment approaches.

The course focuses on counseling individuals and families about communication and swallowing disorders.

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.

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

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.

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.

This course focuses on the application of evidence-based social communication intervention strategies for individuals with social pragmatic disorder, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Includes specific strategies and instructional formats such as prompting/cueing, modeling, social narratives, and naturalistic teaching to promote a variety of social communication skills

Based on knowledge of normal voice production, various voice disorders and differences are surveyed and approaches to evaluation and treatment are discussed.

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.

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course focuses on assessments and interventions for school-age children who have language and communication impairments.

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.

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.

A mentored teaching practicum experience to prepare doctoral students for teaching discipline-specific content at the college level. This is the capstone for the required teaching coursework for the PhD in Communication Science Disorders program. 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.

Each doctoral candidate must prepare a written dissertation. The dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must demonstrate the ability to do independent research and competence in scholarly exposition. At an advanced level, it should present the results of an original investigation of a significant problem and should provide the basis for a publishable contribution to the research literature in the major field.