The course will include in-depth coverage of language acquisition from birth through adolescence. Special emphasis on milestones, cultural, physical, and social influences, as well as the learning process from a cognitive viewpoint for ages 1-6.
This course provides a general study of the science of hearing assessment. Instruction emphasizes: terminology, physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism, audio-logic evaluation and screening, and interpretation. Practical experience in hearing assessment is required.
This course focuses on an understanding of the analysis and transcription of the acoustic and physiological characteristics of normal and deviant speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Development of articulation is addressed.
Students will study the principles and practices of aural (re)habilitation including speech-reading, auditory training, communication training, amplification, hearing assistive devices, and cochlear implants for persons that are deaf and hard of hearing. Practical field experience is required.
The course will study the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Pathologies of these systems will be addressed.
The focus of this course will include the nature and development of phonology and speech in children and adults. Strategies for assessment and treatment of a variety of articulation and phonological processing disorders and cultural differences will be covered.
Students will study the acoustics, neurology, and physiology relating to production and perception of spoken language. Provides a foundation for understanding the science of spoken language. Involves a review of literature concerning clinical implications for the acoustic and physiological aspects of speech production and speech reception. Theories of speech production and speech reception, and instrumentation pertaining to the analysis of speech will be included in the course of study.
Clinical methods will review basic models and concepts of clinical data collection and measurement. Treatment planning, professional writing, service delivery and supervision will be included in the course of study.
This practicum experience requires observation and direct participation in experiences with children, adolescents, or adults with communication disorders. The practicum is recommended for sophomores. The course is completed in special needs programs and requires supervision. Consent of instructor required.
Special topics in all aspects of communication disorders. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair