USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

1000. Orientation to Communication Disorders. 3. [F1<>(none)] Acquaints students with professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Provides students with opportunity to complete University Studies Orientation requirement.

1010. Introduction to Communication Disorders. 3. [(none)<>I (beginning Spring 2004)] Introduces information regarding basics of speech and hearing. Discusses disorders of speech and hearing by defining the problem, etiology or theories of cause, classifications and controversies, evaluation techniques and therapies to correct the disorder. (Offered spring semester)

2110 [4100]. Beginning Sign Language. 4. Examines basic principles of American Sign Language with nonverbal techniques. Vocabulary of 1500 basic signs should be attained by semester end. Prerequisites: none. (Offered fall, spring and summer)

2120 [4120]. Intermediate Sign Language. 4. Emphasizes receptive fluency and understanding of colloquial sign language, as well as learning to translate from English to American Sign Language. Prerequisites: SPPA 2110.

3210 [2210]. Phonetics. 2. Studies sounds of American speech from the standpoint of linguistic expression. Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet in transcribing normal and deviant speech.

3265 [3400]. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing and Hearing. 3. Introduces the student to the anatomy of the normal speech and hearing systems as well as the physiologic underpinnings of the speech (respiration, phonation, articulation), swallowing, and hearing (external, middle, and inner ear) systems. Theories of speech production and speech perception are presented. Prerequisites: KIN 2040.

4000. Workshop in Speech Pathology/Audiology. 1-8 (Max. 8). Varies with interests of student requests. Incorporates material relative to any area of speech and hearing. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)

4070. Deaf Culture and the History of Deaf America. 4. [(none)<>CS] Studies deaf culture and deaf history in the United States. Culture topics will include deaf community dynamics, humor, behavior, emotional and social interaction, besides issues involving deaf children as a linguistic minority. History will be discussed from the 1700s to the present in the U.S. Dual listed with SPPA 5070. Prerequisites: SPPA 4100.

4130. Advanced Sign Language. 4. Encompasses translation of English idioms for ASL and learning of ASL idioms, along with drugs, religion and sexuality signs, vocabulary and cultural usage. Prerequisites: SPPA 4120.

4140. Sign Language Practicum. 1-4 (Max 12). Provides hands-on experience for advanced sign language students to improve and retain signing skills. Prerequisites: SPPA 4120.

4150. Aural Rehabilitation. 3. Examines basis for and characteristics of communication problems created by hearing loss and management procedures to facilitate communication and adjustment to hearing loss. Includes acoustic and visual properties of speech, amplification devices and hearing loss in school children. Dual listed with SPPA 5150. Prerequisites: SPPA 4340.

4160. Speech and Language Development. 4. Focuses on speech and language acquisition processes.  Describes speech, prelinguistic and linguistic abilities of typically developing children.  Overviews concomitant cognitive development and social contexts and their relationship with speech and language development. Prerequisite: ENGL 4750 or equivalent.

4210. Diagnostic Procedures in Communicative Disorders. 3. Introduces interviewing, case history taking and selection of speech, language and developmental tests used in the diagnostic process. Prerequisites: SPPA 3210, 4160.

4240. Introduction to Language Disorders in Children. 3. Studies nature and causes of language disorders in children; principles of language assessment and remediation. Prerequisite: SPPA 4160. (Normally offered spring semester)

4250. Clinical Methods. 3. [W3<>(none)] Exploration of principles of assessment and intervention, including completion of 12 hours of clinical observation of speech-language pathology and audiology services; writing of observation reports, goals and objectives, treatment notes, data collection and analysis; introduction to ASHA Code of Ethics, treatment planning, counseling and interviewing techniques. Prerequisites: senior standing or consent of instructor.

4310. Hearing Science. 3. Study of 1) the nature of sound, 2) normal hearing processes, and 3) disorders of the auditory system. Topics include characteristics of simple and complex sound, sound travel in the environment, perception and analysis of sound in humans, and causes of hearing loss.  Prerequisite: SPPA 3265.

4340. Basic Audiology. 2. An introduction to audiology as a profession, with primary focus on screening and diagnostic methods for the clinical evaluation of hearing loss in children and adults. Prerequisites: SPPA 3265. (Normally offered spring semester)

4380. Neurological Basis of Communication. 2. Studies details of human nervous system, including central and peripheral nervous systems, major motor and sensory pathways and special senses. Emphasizes neurology of various communication disorders. Prerequisites: SPPA 3260.

4500. Early Childhood: Language Development and Disorders. 3. Encompasses development of normal children's linguistic abilities. Presents concomitant motor, cognitive and social development; instructional procedures to facilitate language development; and effect of various disabilities on development of the communicative system of the child. Course cannot be substituted for SPPA 4160, 4240 or 5160. Prerequisites: minimum of junior standing and consent of instructor.

4750. Research Methods in Communication Disorders. 3. [(none)<>WC] Deals with scientific investigation of normal, disordered, and intervention aspects of speech, language, and hearing. Topics include evaluating and synthesizing published research, research writing, research design, and data analysis techniques. The aims are to develop writing competence within the discipline, to create research-aware clinicians, and to introduce students to research careers.

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