| SPEECH
AND HEARING SCIENCES
(SHS) |
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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 301 |
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 302 |
Fundamentals of Hearing Science |
3 cr |
| This course will include an introduction to the profession of audiology and the scope of practice as well as address the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanisms, the physical properties of sound, quantification of sound, sound generation and sound transmission. Taught Spring Semester. |
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| SHS 315 |
Fundamentals of Speech Science |
3 cr |
| An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of speech production and the acoustic properties of speech. 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 301. Taught Fall Semester. |
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| SHS
414 |
Neurobiological
Bases of Human Communication |
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 453 |
Introduction to Speech Disorders |
3 cr |
| An introduction to disorders of articulation, voice, and fluency. Theoretical and etiological foundations will be surveyed as well as philosophical orientations to therapy. Prerequisites: SHS 341. Taught Fall Semester. |
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| SHS
473 |
Audiology
I |
3
cr |
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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 302. 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 |
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 |
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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| Under
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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