Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

• SAR SH 497: Directed Study in Speech Pathology and Audiology
  Independent study in selected areas of speech and language disorders, language and learning disabilities, speech and hearing sciences, or audiology. Term paper or other project summary. 2-4 cr, either semester
• SAR SH 505: Introduction to Phonological Disorders
  Overview of current models of normal phonological development. Introduction to phonological/articulation disorders including etiological factors, methods of analysis, assessment, and remediation approaches and procedures. 4 credits, 2nd semester and summer term
• SAR SH 521: Phonetics
  Application of International Phonetic Alphabet to sounds of American English. Detailed analysis of vowel and consonant sounds. Standards of pronunciation. Study and phonetic transcription of various American dialects and speech disorders. 2 credits, 2nd semester and summer term
• SAR SH 522: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
  Anatomy and function of the structures involved in respiration, phonation, and articulation. Introduction to neuroanatomy and neural control of the production of speech. Overview of physiological phonetics. 4 credits, 1st semester and summer term
• SAR SH 523: Introduction to Speech Science
  Lecture, laboratory, and demonstrations. Introduction to the basic physics of sound, including the decibel scale, spectral analysis, and sound resonance. Acoustic theory of speech production. Effects of contact on speech acoustics. Suprasegmental characteristics of speech production. Introduction to speech perception. 4 credits, 2nd semester
• SAR SH 524: Language Acquisition
  Introduces current theories of normal language acquisition and traces the stages of normal language development from the prelinguistic period through the school-age years. 4 credits, 1st semester and summer term
• SAR SH 531: Introduction to Communication Disorders
  Introduction to various speech-language pathologies found across linguistically and culturally diverse populations. Characteristics underlying biological systems and methods for evaluation and treating them. Exploration of the professions of speech pathology and audiology. 4 credits, 1st semester
• SAR SH 535: Introduction to Audiology
  Covers basic principles of hearing assessment and disorders across the life span. The course also includes information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustics, middle-ear function, and the effect of noise on hearing. 4 credits, 1st semester
• SAR SH 542: Aural Rehabilitation
  Theory and techniques of audiologic rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss. Covers current case management strategies, across clients of all ages. 4 credits, 1st semester and summer term
• SAR SH 547: Introduction to the Clinical Process I
  Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences students only. Observation of clinical activities in conjunction with discussion of clinical issues. The clinical process and nature of the client-clinician relationship are stressed. 2 credits, 1st semester
• SAR SH 548: Introduction to Language Disorders Across the Lifespan
  This course will provide a broad overview of language disorders across the life span. Students will learn about the causes and characteristics of a variety of developmental and acquired language disorders. We will discuss assessment of language skills and various evidence-based treatment methodologies using video demonstration, live observation, and simulated practical experiences. 4 credits, 1st semester
• SAR SH 640: Senior Seminar: Topics in Speech-Language pathology
  Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences majors or minors only. Varied topics in speech-language pathology and audiology with a focus on assessment and treatment.

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