This course presents an introduction to the conventional procedures used to perform otoscopy, pure-tone hearing screening, and screening of middle ear function for children and adults. The criteria for initiating medical referrals to primary care, audiology, and/or otology will be provided. Hands-on computer simulation practice along with introduction to the use of actual screening audiometers and tympanometers will be provided. Use of hearing protection devices will be introduced. Issues involving ethics and scope of practice will be addressed.

This course examines stuttering and other disorders of fluency across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evaluation, intervention, and prevention. Prerequisites: 513, 514, 523.

This course covers the anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the head and neck involved in the onset, development, and maintenance of disorders of the voice as well as structural malformations of the palate and velopharynx in children and adults. Assessment procedures for voice, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction are illustrated with case studies, and no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech approaches. Treatment procedures for voice and resonance disorders are covered in detail. Laryngectomee rehabilitation and surgical voice restoration will be reviewed.

This course will provide a detailed overview of the most clinically relevant Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and supports. The presented information will provide demographic/background information, an in-depth understanding of assessment and treatment, and an overview of evidence-based practice associated with AAC use across the lifespan. Students will be required to apply knowledge of AAC through selection of appropriate assessment procedures, creation of treatment plans, introduction to low tech and high tech AAC devices, and clinical simulations.

This course will provide an overview of children with hearing loss though the education process from birth through age 21 (IDEA Part C - IDEA Part B). Basic introduction to hearing loss, auditory prosthetic devices, hearing assistive technologies (HATS), and classroom acoustics will be provided. An emphasis is placed on educating diverse learners with hearing loss through interprofessional collaboration, parent collaboration, IEP meetings, classroom management, individual or group speech-language pathology therapy, and desired language modality options/outcomes. Prerequisite: 638.

This course will provide an overview of the speech-language pathologists role in counseling patients/clients, students, family members and caregivers. Knowledge competencies in effective information-sharing, and social/multicultural counseling adjustments will be satisfied. Clinical skills competencies in appropriate SLP counseling techniques specific to behavior management, aural habilitation, swallowing, communication and cognitive disorders will be addressed and practiced with clinical simulation exercises. Prerequisites: 513, 522, 524, 528, Concurrent enrollment in 641, 642, 644.

This course focuses on developing holistic, therapeutic, person-centered communication skills that are effective in promoting: inclusivity, equity, diversity; relationship-building with patients/clients/students, families, and other disciplines; advocacy for patient/client/student access to care; advocacy for the profession of speech-language pathology. Emphasis will be placed on active listening skills and the science behind high-functioning teams.

This course provides full-time opportunities to apply and learn appropriate professional and clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while engaged in prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and/or intervention of communication disorders in educational settings. Speech-language diagnostic sessions and individual or group therapy sessions will be arranged and supervised by an ASHA certified SLP employed by the off-campus practicum site.

This course provides full-time opportunities to apply and learn appropriate professional and clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while engaged in prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and/or intervention of communication disorders in medical or private practice settings. Speech-language diagnostic sessions and individual or group therapy sessions will be arranged and supervised by an ASHA certified SLP employed by the off-campus practicum site.

This course provides opportunities to apply and learn appropriate professional and clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while engaged in prevention, identification, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and/or intervention of communication disorders in medical or private practice settings. Speech-language diagnostic sessions and individual or group therapy sessions will be arranged and supervised by an ASHA certified SLP employed by the off-campus practicum site.