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130.

Introduction to Speech Language Pathology - Overview of various types of communication disorders. Observation in the Speech and Hearing Clinic.

172.

Beginning American Sign Language (ASLI) (SGNL 1301) - Introduction to ASL and deaf culture. Includes principles, methods and techniques for communicating with deaf individuals who use ASL. Emphasis on the development of basic expressive and receptive skills for simple conversation with deaf individuals in ASL. Also includes a brief history of signs.

210.

Phonetics - Detailed study of the phonemes of American English. Proficiency in use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

230.

Speech Disorders - Introduction to the nature, causes and characteristics of articulation, fluency and voice disorders. Therapeutic strategies for remediation of articulation disorders emphasized. Prerequisites: SPH 130, 210.

233.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism - Detailed study of the bases of speech including anatomy, physiology, neurology and physics of speech. Prerequisites: SPH 130, 210 or consent of instructor.

250.

Normal Speech and Language Development - Acquaints student with normal acquisition of speech and language from infancy through adolescence, including an introduction to language acquisition theories. Prerequisite: SPH 130 or consent of instructor.

272.

American Sign Language II (SGNL 1302) - Manual communication for the deaf using American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on fluency and speed. Prerequisite: 80% or better on the SPH 172 comprehensive exam.

274.

Introduction to Deaf Education - Overview of instructional techniques and issues in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children.

300.

Clinical Intervention Methods - Philosophy and methodology of clinical practice in communication disorders. Complete 25 hours of observation in Speech and Hearing Clinic. Prerequisites: SPH 334.

320.

Language Disorders in Infants and Preschoolers - Nature, causes and characteristics of language delay and disorders in infants and preschool children. Therapeutic strategies for stimulation and remediation in this population. Prerequisite: SPH 250.

322.

Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents - Nature, causes and characteristics of language disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Therapeutic intervention and collaboration with educators emphasized. Prerequisite: SPH 250.

334.

Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology - Principles of diagnosis and evaluation. Observation in the Speech and Hearing Clinic. Prerequisites: SPH 230, 320 or 322.

335.

Clinical Experience - Experience in providing clinical assistance in speech language pathology. Prerequisite: SPH 300. Must be taken during final semester of study.

350.

Access to the Phonemic Code - DHH - SPH 350 covers the methods and tools used to give deaf and hard of hearing students access to the phonemic code of English. A discussion of the controversy surrounding these issues, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, is also a portion of this course. We will discuss maintenance/troubleshooting of amplification devices, reading audiograms, basic principles of audiology, and the issues surrounding the education of students with cochlear implants. Other topics include: ARD Process, IEP’s, Cued Speech, Bi-Bi Approach, Visual Phonics, Fingerspelling, and other topics that might arise via discussion/need. Prerequisite: SPH 274 (Course grade of B or better).

371.

Introduction to Audiology - Study of the anatomy of hearing and diagnostic techniques to determine hearing loss. Prerequisite: SPH 210 or consent of the instructor.

414.

Deaf Culture - This course covers the beliefs, values, and expected behaviors of the deaf community. Special emphasis is placed on educational and interpreting implications.

442.

Seminar in Speech and Language Methods - Methods and techniques related to the role of speech language pathologists or teachers of deaf/hard-of-hearing children in public school settings. Prerequisite: For majors in deaf/hard-of-hearing: 50 documented observation hours in programs for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. For majors in speech-language pathology: SPH 230.

470.

Language for the Deaf - Comparison of language development for hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing children. Emphasis on structural approach to teaching deaf/hard-of-hearing children. Analysis of deaf/hard-of-hearing children’s language samples and developing and/or improving their grammar skills. Prerequisites: SPH 173, 274.

471.

Advanced Language for the Deaf - Research language of deaf/hard of hearing, formal and informal assessment of language for prescriptive remediation for clinical purposes, adapting and infusing clinical strategies in the content areas. Prerequisites: SPH 350, 470.

472.

Aural/Oral Habilitation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Techniques for teaching speech reading and oral communication. Prerequisites: SPH 210, 230, 371 or by consent of professor.

476.

Literacy Development for the Deaf - Enhances literary development by using Whole Language Approach, Basal, Key Word, Sight Word. Course includes factors influencing literacy environment, Whole Language terms, beginning literacy for deaf/hard-of-hearing children, literacy inventories, experience stories, assessing literacy skills (concerns, comparisons, development), selecting and analyzing stories, miscue analysis, comparisons of literacy enhancement approaches and applications to the deaf/hard-of-hearing. Prerequisites: SPH 173, 274, 350, 470.

477.

American Sign Language III - Continuation of ASL II. Includes the integration of ASL expressive and receptive skills using bilingual techniques. Also includes vocabulary expansion, idioms manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite: 80% or better on an exit interview and on the comprehensive exam in SPH 272.

478.

Manual Communication Interpreting - Emphasis on syntax, fluency, and educational interpreting skills, and ethics. Facilitating understanding of various rules, ethics, and responsibilities of interpreters and students using interpreters. Prerequisite: B or better in SPH 479.

479.

American Sign Language IV - Continuation of ASL III. Continues vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication and cultural knowledge. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to communicate fluently with native ASL signers. Prerequisite: B or better in SPH 477.

480.

Neurological Bases of Communication - Structure and function of the human nervous system as related to speech-language production and auditory processing. Prerequisite: SPH 233.

483.

Educational Interpreting/Transliteration - Designed to develop skills in expressive interpretation and transliteration, the process of transmitting spoken English into any one of several English-oriented varieties of manual communication between deaf and hearing people. Focus on consecutive order prior to interpretation. Utilization of skills in greater fluency and strategies in interpreting through transliteration. Prerequisite: B or better in SPH 479.