Undergraduate Course Descriptions
| Course Number | Course Name and Description | Number of Units | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA 201 | Introduction to Communication Disorders: Introduction to the characteristics of communication disorders and the impact on individuals and their families. Discussion of cultural and linguistic diversity in communication skills. | 3 | Fall, Spring |
| SPA 320 | Phonetics: Practical course in the science of speech sounds with emphasis on transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet. | 3 | Fall |
| SPA 330 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language Mechanism: Anatomical, neurological, physiological, and physical bases of speech, language, and voice production. | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 331 | Neuroscience for Speech Pathology & Audiology: Neuro-anatomical/physiological bases of human communication and swallowing; higher cortical function; sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems; neurological development across the lifespan; principles of neuroplasticity. | 3 | Fall |
| SPA 340 | Speech and Language Development: Traditional and psycholinguistic approaches to language and speech development in children. | 3 | Fall, Spring |
| SPA 345 | Seminar in Clinical Procedure: Observation and synthesis of clinical services. | 3 | Fall, Spring |
| SPA 362 | Introduction to Audiology I: Introduction to physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear, medical and surgical aspects of hearing loss, basic audiometric techniques for adults, and hearing conservation. | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 364 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders: Etiology, assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 365 | Introduction to Audiology II: Rationale and procedures used in the evaluation of hearing loss. Laboratory exercises. | 3 | Fall |
| SPA 366 | Speech & Hearing Science: Fundamentals of the science of sound applied to speech and hearing. | 3 | Fall |
| SPA 370 | Methods of Clinical Management: Therapy and clinical management of problems of disordered speech and language. Includes clinical equipment and materials for use in public school and medical-setting management programs. | 3 | Fall, Spring |
| SPA 400 | Assessment of Communication Disorders: Appraisal and diagnosis of speech and language disorders including infant/toddler, preschool, school-aged, and adult populations. | 3 | Fall |
| SPA 421 | Communication and Aging: Aspects of healthy aging and acquired disorders of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 463 | Research and Clinical Experience in Audiology: Researching contemporary issues and methods in Audiology. Clinical observation to be gained off-campus in addition to on campus laboratory experiences. | 2 | Spring |
| SPA 464 | Practicum in Clinical Audiology: Supervised clinical procedures in diagnostic hearing examinations and management techniques. | 1 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| SPA 466 | Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation: An overview of the effects of hearing loss and communication and current methods for management of patients with hearing loss | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 467 | Communication and Language Disorders in Children: Overview of the nature, assessment, and treatment of communication and language impairments in children. | 3 | Spring |
| SPA 491 | Extended Classroom Experience in Speech-Language Pathology: Prior course knowledge reinforced and extended through subsequent course offerings. Develop teaching and peer tutoring skills by assisting in classroom activities. | 2 | Fall, Spring |
| SPA 494 | Workshops and Institutes: Intensive study of special topics in speech pathology and audiology. | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| SPA 495 | Independent Study: Intensive study of special topics in speech pathology or audiology on an individual basis. | 1 - 3 |
See catalog for pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements.
Many courses meet Silver Core Objectives; please see course catalog for further information.