SPA 205 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 credits. Survey of speech, hearing, and language disorders, including study of the development of speech. Observations, films and assigned readings serve as illustrations of the various communication problems. S
SPA 300 Speech Science 3 credits. Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of speech production. Topics include respiratory dynamics, laryngeal functions, articulatory dynamics, and the neurophysiology of speech. F
SPA g301 Developmental Psycholinguistics and Reading 3 credits. Oral language development in young children and its relationship to early reading. Classroom language problems of older elementary and secondary students and language intervention to improve reading and writing discussed. S, Su
SPA 310 Clinical Processes: Introduction 2 credits. Overview of fundamental principles that govern clinical interactions. Observation techniques, behavior modification, and techniques for establishing and generalizing behaviors are discussed. F
SPA 315 Clinical Processes II: Management 3 credits. Consideration of various therapeutic methods used in managing communication disorders. PREREQ: SPA 310 AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
SPA 320 Clinical Phonology 3 credits. The study of basic concepts in applied phonetics and phonology including the study of speech acoustics. F
SPA 325 Phonologic Disorders 3 credits. Background information leading toward the understanding of phonologic disorders. Information and clinical techniques on diagnosis and remediation of phonologic disorders. Helps prepare the student for first clinical experience. PREREQ: SPA 320 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
SPA 327 Sign Language I 2 credits. Beginning study of the various methods of communication used by severely hearing impaired children, with attention to SEE systems. F, S
SPA 328 Sign Language II 2 credits. Intermediate study of the various methods of communication used by severely hearing impaired children, with special attention to SEE systems. PREREQ: SPA 327 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S
SPA 329 Sign Language III 2 credits. Advanced study of SEE signing, including vocabulary expansion and increased facility in conversational signing, spontaneous production, and comprehension. Introduction to conceptual signing and ASL. PREREQ: SPA 328 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
SPA 330 Language Development 3 credits. Analysis of the development of systems of communication: phonologic, morphologic, syntactic, semantic, pragmatic, and relevant non-verbal and cognitive development in normal children. Review of current theories and research. F
SPA 335 Language Disorders 3 credits. Study of children who are deviant language users. Intervention principles, including content and procedures of programming as they relate to language disorders. PREREQ: SPA 330 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
SPA 340 Audiology I: Hearing Science and Audiometry 4 credits. Introduction to basic hearing science, acoustics, sound measurement, audiometry, tympanometry, hearing disorders, public school screening and methods of aural rehabilitation. Course includes review of role of audiology in human services. F
SPA 345 Audiology II: Aural Rehabilitation 3 credits. Aural rehabilitation of the hearing impaired. Consideration of amplification, speech reading, auditory training, and other aspects of the process. PREREQ: SPA 340. S
SPA 400 Organic Speech Disorders 3 credits. Comprehensive review of organic speech and language disorders. This course will primarily focus on the disorders of voice and cleft palate. Emphasis will be given to diagnosis and management of these disorders. S
SPA 405 Neurological Bases of Speech and Language 3 credits. Provides fundamental knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as related to speech and language processes. A secondary emphasis will be to introduce communication disorders related to neurological damage (e.g. dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia). S
SPA 406 Fluency Disorders 2 credits. Background information leading toward the understanding of stuttering and other fluency problems. Information and clinical techniques for diagnosis and remediation of stuttering problems. F
SPA 415 Clinical Practicum 1-4 credits. Supervised experience in the diagnosing, staffing, programming, and counseling of cases with speech and language disorders. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SPA 310, 315, 325, 335. PERMISSION OF CLINIC DIRECTOR. F, S, Su
SPA g417 Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques of interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment planning for youth with special needs. Disciplines emphasized: Social Work, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, Special Education, Physical Therapy. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
SPA g420 Clinical Processes III: Assessment 3 credits. Diagnostic procedures, tests and clinical examination in the evaluation of speech-language disorders. Covers norms, reliability and validity. Assessment of programs will also be included. PREREQ: SPA 310, 315, AND STATISTICS, AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
SPA g440 Special Topics Workshop 1-3 credits. Presentation of professionally related topics in workshop format. Meets for a minimum of 16 contact hours per credit with appropriate outside assignments, readings, or papers. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Graded S/U. D
SPA g457 Teaching Speech to the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Designed to give students theoretical and practical knowledge in the evaluation and habilitation of speech problems in hearing impaired children and adolescents. PREREQ: SPA 501 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
SPA g458 Teaching Language to the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the evaluation and habilitation of language/communication problems in children and adolescents with severe hearing impairments. PREREQ: SPA 501 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
SPA g459 Teaching Academic Subjects to the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of how to teach academic subjects to children and adolescents with severe hearing impairments. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
SPA g460 Audiology III: Educational Audiology 3 credits. Management of the permanently hard-of-hearing child and adolescent in the regular classroom; evaluation and staffing; speech and language intervention; mainstreaming considerations; curriculum modifications; and personal/social consideration. PREREQ: SPA 345. F
SPA g482 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Study of problems selected by students and faculty. May be repeated up to 8 credits. D
SPA g491 Seminar 1-4 credits. Reading, preparation, and discussion of reports and projects in all areas of speech and hearing science, speech pathology and audiology. May be repeated up to 12 credits. D