An introduction to disorders of speech, language, and hearing. The course includes definitions, symptomatology, etiologies, and basic intervention principles for these disorders.

A detailed investigation of structures and functions supporting speech production: respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance. Neural bases of speech and language will also be introduced.

Introduction to strategies for remediation of speech and language disorders in individuals from birth through adulthood and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Introduction to symptomatologies and etiologies of hearing impairment and principles of hearing assessment. Topics include: peripheral hearing impairment; central and nonorganic hearing impairment; screening for hearing impairment; hearing conservation; pure tone air and bone conduction threshold testing; basic speech audiometry; masking; audiometric calibration; and acoustic immitance screening.

Detailed investigation of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech, language, and hearing from a communication sciences perspective. Emphasis on anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, neurodevelopment, and normal neural substrates involved in speech, language, and hearing.

In-depth study of a current problem or issue related to the communication disorders profession. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. A title is assigned each time the course is offered.

A comprehensive course in phonological theory, assessment, and treatment. Advanced principles of diagnosis and remediation for patients across the age span and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Students will gain an in depth understanding of voice disorders including normal anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, etiological correlates, and evaluation and management techniques for a wide range of voice disorders including alaryngeal voice.

Principles and methods for designing research in communication sciences and disorders. Topics include: introduction to the scientific method, research designs, measurement techniques, formulating research questions, writing and evaluating research reports, and ethics of research.

Designed to prepare graduate students in speech-language pathology to analyze, identify, and manage adult disorders of swallowing. This course includes a review of the anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing; the nature and characteristics of swallowing disorders; methods of evaluation and management/ treatment of swallowing disorders in adults. Consideration is given to medical conditions such as aspiration pneumonia, tracheostomy, and other complicating factors associated with swallowing disorders.