2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

SLP 200 Introduction to Communication Disorders

The course provides a general introduction to normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing in children and adults. The course considers normal development of communication behavior, the nature of communication disorders, and reviews the various conditions associated with communication disorders. Ethical standards for the practice of speech-language pathology, contemporary professional issues, and information regarding certification, specialty recognition, licensure, and professional credentials in speech-language pathology will be presented. 3 credits; lecture format. 

A prerequisite to SLP 350

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring