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SHS 290 |
Speech Improvement for the
Classroom |
3 cr |
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Survey of minor speech problems in children and adults
through application of speech improvement techniques.
Taught Fall and Spring
Semesters. |
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SHS 291 |
Introduction to
Communication Disorders |
3 cr |
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Overview of major disorders of human communication and
the role of the audiologist and speech-language
pathologist in assessing and treating them.
Taught Fall Semester. |
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SHS 314 |
Fundamentals of Speech and
Hearing Science |
3 cr |
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This course will address the
anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing
mechanisms, the physical properties of sound,
quantification of sound, sound generation and sound
transmission. Prerequisite: SHS 341.
Taught Spring Semester. |
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SHS 331 |
Normal Language Acquisition
(W) |
4 cr |
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Acquisition of communicative behavior in normal children
during the first decade of life: development of syntax,
semantics, pragmatics, cognition; clinical laboratory
experience with young children.
Prerequisite: SHS 341. Taught Spring Semester. |
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SHS 341 |
Clinical Phonetics |
4 cr |
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Transcription techniques for the analysis of speech.
Includes a study of the dynamics of normal speech sound
production. May be taken concurrently with SHS 291. Taught
Fall Semester. |
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SHS 414
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Neurobiological Bases of Human Communication
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3 cr |
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Introduction to neuroscience and clinical neurology as
they apply to the processes of normal and disordered
communication. Topics include neurophysiology,
neuroanatomy, neuropathologies and neuro-rehabilitation.
Prerequisites: SHS
314,
SHS 331 and SHS 341.
Taught Spring Semester. |
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SHS 431 |
Introduction to Language Disorders |
3 cr |
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A survey of language disorders in preschool and
school-age children; assessment and intervention.
Prerequisite: SHS 331.
Taught Fall Semester. |
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SHS 441 |
Introduction to Articulation and
Phonological Disorders |
3 cr |
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Study of the dynamics of disordered speech production.
Techniques for the analysis and treatment of
articulation and phonological disorders. Prerequisites:
SHS 331 and
SHS 341.
Taught Spring Semester. |
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SHS 452 |
Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders |
3 cr |
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A beginning course in the study of normal voice
production, a survey of typical voice disorders, and
issues relating to stuttering and its related disorders.
Taught Fall Semester. |
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This course is an introduction to
the following topics: disorders of hearing; etiologies
of auditory and vestibular disorders found in
populations of all ages and; evaluation techniques used
by audiologists. Prerequisite: SHS 314.
Taught
Fall Semester. |
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SHS 474 |
Audiology II |
3 cr |
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This course is a study of the
principles of the management of hearing loss in children
and adults; relevant legislation; and treatment and
education options. Prerequisite: SHS 473.
Taught
Spring Semester. |
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SHS 480 |
Issues in Clinical Practicum
(W) |
4 cr |
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Introduction to the clinical setting; organizations and
statutes that govern professional service;
instrumentation, procedures and approaches to
remediation. Observation of therapy and indirect
participation as a clinical aide. Prerequisites:
SHS 331 and
SHS 341.
Taught Spring and Summer
Semesters. Special fee. |
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SHS 490 |
Special Topics
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1-3 cr |
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Topics
to be determined by student need and interest. Content
will vary. A subtitle identifying the topic will be
entered on the student’s record. May be repeated for a
total
of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of department
chair. |
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SHS 494
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Directed Independent Study |
1-3 cr |
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Independent study under the direction of a faculty
member. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. |
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SHS 499 |
Senior Honors Project (H,
W) |
3-6 cr |
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the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor, honors
students will identify and carry out a research project
relevant to the field of Speech Pathology and Audiology
study that will lead to a formal presentation at the
annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior project
will be judged and graded by three faculty members
chaired by the honors mentor. This course is required
for Honors recognition and may be repeated for up to six
credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the
department chair and completion of an approved project
prospectus. |
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