Describes normal speech, language, and cognitive development. The nature, symptoms, and etiology relating to articulation, voice, fluency, motor disorders, impaired hearing, delayed language, and acquired neurological language disorders are discussed. Open to Juniors and Seniors in other departments.

Provide general knowledge about the nature of speech sounds, how they are formulated, vocalized, and visually symbolized. Auditory recognition and discrimination between phonemes are stressed. The dynamics of speech sounds are considered in relation to pronunciation, phonetic change, and dialectal variation. Open to Juniors and Seniors in other departments.

An introduction to clinical methods and procedures. The student will earn twenty-five (25) clock hours in observation that are needed for ASHA `s Certificate of Clinical Competence. The student must have earned a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4-point scale). Restricted to majors only.

Basic course designed for an in-depth study of the anatomical structures of the head, neck, and trunk. The physiology of these structures will be related to the process of normal breathing nd verbal speech production.

An introductory course in psychological measures of speech production, speech perception, and speech acoustics. Students will be introduced to basic elements of the physics of sound and acoustic cues relevant to the perception of speech and non-speech auditory stimuli. Open to Juniors and Seniors in other departments.

Study of acquisition and development of child language. Emphasis is placed on structural aspects of language and language-learning. Open to Juniors and Seniors in other departments.

Study of the etiology, assessment, and management of disorders of articulation and phonology.

Study of the assessment and management of children with developmental and acquired language and cognitive disorders.

A study of the methods and procedures employed in testing and evaluating speech and language disorders in children.

This course allows for the exploration of topics and/or issues based upon assessed needs, interest and goals of the individual student under the guidance of a faculty member. Typically such a study will concentrate on an area not covered in other courses, or an area in which the individual student has developed particular interest and wishes to explore beyond what is covered in other/another course(s).

An introduction to clinical methods and procedures. The student will earn twenty-five (25) clock hours in observation that are needed for ASHA `s Certificate of Clinical Competence. The student must have earned a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4-point scale). Restricted to majors only.

Study of the physics of sound, the anatomy and physiology of the ear, hearing loss, and basic audiological assessment.

The course will include principles of habilitation /rehabilitation for communication disorders related to hearing impairment.

The course serves as the capstone class for seniors in the undergraduate communicative disorders major. The class provides opportunities for bridging knowledge of communication disorders in children with evidence-based interventions.

Study ethics, case load selection, disability criteria, behavior management, as well as the administration and organization of speech-language programs in schools.

Supervised clinical experiences in speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Supervised clinical experience in speech, language, and hearing disorders.

Students will explore and demonstrate knowledge related to educational and occupational options for persons who have a BS degree in communicative disorders.