Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SLPA)

Description: Introduction to research in special education and related paradigms in order to conduct and write a systematic literature review. Includes instruction in conducting database searches and finding relevant literature, methods for evaluating the quality of evidence for effectiveness, developing codebooks and training for reliability, and writing in APA style.

Description: Designed to provide training and experiential learning in skills necessary for teaching at the post-secondary level. Evidence-based teaching methods in the fields of communication disorders and special education will be investigated, discussed, and applied. The common element of problem solving will be emphasized as learners apply pedagogical principles related to learning, teaching, and assessment. Assignments are curated such that most may be relevant inclusions in a teaching portfolio.

Description: Anatomy and physiology of hearing; components of adequate evaluation for placement and educational planning; diagnosis using audiogram, functional and communication assessment; stimulation and utilization of residual hearing; and management of assistive and/or augmentative devices.

Description: Normal syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic language development in school-age children and youth. Complex syntax, semantic development, pragmatic development, using language to learn, language-literacy relations, and abstract language development.

Description: Introduction to research principles, methods, and design. Survey and critique of research in special education and communication disorders.

Description: This graduate-level course and is designed to address reading development from birth to school-age and the neural basis of reading, as well as developmental dyslexia. Includes in-class discussion and case studies for learning how to evaluate the appropriateness of assessment/treatment plans in evaluating or treating children with reading difficulties, as well as evidence-based practice in reading intervention and learning on how to collect qualitative and quantitative data to monitor progress.

Description: Understanding the characteristics of various types of brain imaging techniques and their applications in the field of communication disorders. Aims to introduce six neuroimaging techniques, including functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), MRI, functional Near-InfraRed spectroscopy (fNIRS), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Electroencephalogram (EEG), and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI). Hands-on experience with brain imaging data and analyzation through interactive discussion and literature review.

Description: Characteristics of language impaired preschool children and the nature of their disorders. Introduction to principles of assessment and treatment.

Description: Practical application of language assessment and intervention in preschool children with language disorders.

Description: Normal and impaired cognition and language in adults. Assessment and evidence-based management. Normal aging, aphasia, TBI, dementia, RHD, and developmental disabilities.

Description: Demonstrate critical thinking and application of knowledge about language disorders, literacy, and curriculum; address disorders and intervention across the age and ability span; integrate all aspects of language disorders including the relationship and interaction of language and literacy, service delivery options (MTSS), responsiveness to intervention (RTI), and the connection among language, literacy and curriculum; introduce functional communication assessment and intervention strategies for developmental language/communication disorders across the age and ability span; develop Interprofessional Practice (IPP) intervention approaches that take into account school, linguistic, and cultural considerations.

Description: Identification and weighing of levels of evidence relating to clinical and research activities. Develop an understanding of evidence-based medicine and outcomes-based education.

Description: Overview of the principles of audiologic assessment including diagnosing adults with hearing impairments, using physiologic and behavior test procedures. Performance of a basic audiological test batter (including case history, otoscopy, air/bone conduction, pure-tone audiometry, masking, acoustic immittance, and otoacoustic emission). Understand the background theory and interpretations of audiological tests and their implications for dizziness/imbalance.

Description: Foundations of general service delivery principles for speech-language pathologists including selection of assessment and intervention techniques and instrumentation, data collection and documentation in a variety of settings for all ages and developmental levels. Introduction to basic skills in counseling and behavior management, as applied to the field of speech-language pathology.

Description: Application and analysis of case studies and clinical experience of service delivery, counseling, assessment/intervention techniques, data collection, documentation and behavior management in the field of speech-language pathology.

Description: Methods for providing services for students with sensory disabilities, using itinerant and consultative models. Professional and parent in-service development, team-based problem solving, curriculum based pull-out services.

Description: Theories of speech and language development, evaluation, and intervention programming for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Description: Introduction to the augmentative communication options for persons unable to speak or write because of physical, language, or cognitive disability.

Description: Theoretical and applied information about situational factors which have an impact on spoken and written language; addresses how individual differences due to gender, handicapping conditions, socio-economic status, and cultural-ethnic background contribute to diversity in communication patterns and often act as a barrier to successful interactions in learning and social settings.

Description: An in-depth study of professionally-relevant topic(s).

Description: Aspects of human sciences not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.

Description: Basic skills in counseling and behavior management as applied to the field of communication disorders. Practical, direct application to students' clinical work with individuals with a variety of communication disorders

Description: Individual or group projects that are extensions of course work, such as preparation of teaching materials, review of literature, observation/exploration of practices, design of curricular or clinical tools. Topic, scope and grading parameters are under guidance of a department faculty member, but topic can be student-initiated. These projects are generally relevant to the student's professional practice and advance the student's and possibly others' knowledge on a topic. Such projects may result in professional presentations.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Supervised practicum experiences provided with difficult speech, language and/or hearing problems in a variety of clinical, medical, geriatric, rehabilitational and public school settings.

Description: Individual or group project designed to help students develop understandings, skills, and outlooks that would allow them to conduct original, independent research in the future. Topic of research may be related to the instructors current research projects or area of study or a topic of interest to the student for pilot work; approval of the topic/project is at the discretion of the instructor.

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Description: Introductory normal anatomy and pathophysiology of the human adult auditory system and tools for its assessment and treatment. Normal anatomy and physiology contrasted with range of adult pathological conditions. Professional aspects related to adult clinical practice.

Description: Continuation of normal anatomy and pathophysiology of the human adult auditory system, assessment, and professionalism. Emphasis on auditory perception, adult amplification, and research in audiology topics.

Description: Clinical directed experience in foundations of counseling for the adult patient with hearing loss and recognition of culture and diversity. Introductory skills on auditory brainstem response testing, cerumen management, and non-amplification treatment options.

Description: Normal and abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology of the human pediatric auditory system, developmental factors, and tools for pediatric auditory assessment and treatment. Professional aspects related to pediatric clinical practice.

Description: Lectures exploring the fundamental nature of the auditory system from the level of the outer ear to the cerebral cortex. Emphasis will be placed on studying the genetic, anatomical, neurochemical, pharmacological, and physiological bases for both normal and pathological auditory function.

Description: Introduction to medical audiology including anatomy and pathophysiology of the human vestibular system and tools for its assessment, and theory and practice of cochlear implants across the lifespan. Continuation of professionalism as it relates to the medical otologic patient.

Description: Clinical directed experience in specialized topics of audiology including global hearing and public health, educational, and occupational hearing practice.

Description: Psychoacoustic aspects of audition, including instrumentation, masking level differences, scaling, difference limen, loudness, critical bands and critical ratios, absolute threshold measurement, differential threshold measurement, temporal summation, and speech recognition.

Description: Advanced concepts in medical and non-medical audiology including amplification, electrophysiological measures, vestibular, and other implantable devices for hearing. Continuation of professionalism as it relates to the complex adult or pediatric patient.

Description: Advanced topics in hearing conservation. Conclusion of professionalism in areas of ethics and audiology practice management.

Description: Development of the auditory system in infants and young children. Techniques used in differential diagnosis, and screening of auditory disorders in the pediatric population.

Description: This course focuses on current auditory electrophysiological assessment procedures, and includes theory, instrumentation, techniques and procedures. Test result interpretation is discussed in relation to underlying anatomy and physiology. Laboratory exercises are included.

Description: Design and operation of basic digital amplification systems. Discussion of advanced signal processing strategies used in current hearing aids. Instruction and laboratory practice in the electroacoustic analysis and real-ear probe microphone measurements of hearing aid systems and making earmold impressions. Introduction to earmold/plumbing acoustics.

Description: Evaluation, candidacy and selection of hearing aids for adults and children. Discussion of current and emerging prescriptive and fitting verification methods. Instruction and laboratory experience in verification of hearing aid fittings using real-ear probe microphone measurements along with administration of validation measures. The course w ill also address special hearing aid fittings and troubleshooting hearing aid problems.

Description: Theories and basic resources for participation in industrial, government, or community hearing conservation programs.

Description: Study of embryology and genetics related to communication and learning. Embryology of human development is discussed with specific emphasis on development of the brain, craniofacial, and inner ear structures. The genetic basis of normal development is examined, as w ell as disorders of hearing, balance, communication, and learning.

Description: The first of a two-course series on the normal and pathophysiology of the human balance system and tools for its investigation and treatment. Normal anatomy and physiology of the balance and ocular motor systems, contrasted with a wide range of pathological conditions. Electro-nystagmography (video-nystagmography two- and three-dimensional recordings) and assessment of the otolith organs. Students will initiate and carry out directed laboratory assignments.

Description: The second of a two-course series on the normal and pathophysiology of the human balance system and tools for its investigation and treatment. Advanced techniques for patient assessment using rotational chair and posturography protocols. Techniques for full assessment in an office situation without extensive equipment. Options for treatment and management of this group of patients. Vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy program development.

Description: Design, operation, candidacy, assessment, surgical procedures, fitting, verification, and rehabilitation procedures related to implantable prosthetic devices for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids, implantable middle ear devices, and auditory brainstem implants.

Description: An overview of principles and procedures as they relate to an audiology practice. Topics discussed include budgeting, pricing, billing, and coding, regulatory issues, and human resource management. Students are required to design an audiology practice and develop a business plan as part of this course.

Description: Research and clinical procedures; findings and implications in audiology and hearing science.

Description: Swallowing disorders of children and adults. Procedures used in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.

Description: Practical application of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Description: Examines speech, voice, resonance, and fluency disorders including acquired and developmental etiologies, symptoms, assessment, and evidence-based clinical management.

Description: Focus on cognitive-language, speech, and psychosocial issues related to acquired brain injury, specifically traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere stroke. Assessment, evidence -based treatment, and clinical management as it relates to the scope of practice for speech language pathologists is addressed.

Description: Communication disorders resulting from stroke or other acquired nervous insult to the non-language dominant hemisphere of the brain. Cognitive and communication assessment, intervention issues pertaining to problems with orientation, visual perception, visual motor skills, abstract language and reasoning, and pragmatic behaviors.

Description: Adult language disorders resulting from stroke or other acquired central nervous system insult. Includes historical/theoretical development of understanding, cerebral dominance for language, classifications, rationale for diagnostic and therapeutic management, prognostic factors, agnosias and apraxia.

Description: Etiology, characteristics, assessment, and intervention pertaining to cognitive and communication disorders associated with various types and stages of dementia.

Description: An in-depth study of professionally-relevant topic(s).

Description: Work with a graduate faculty member on a mutually-agreed upon outcome-based project of shared scholarly interest.

Description: The course is intended primarily for doctoral students, although non-doctoral graduate students may be admitted with special permission of the instructor. Students are immersed in outcome-based scholarly activities with a faculty mentor. Working on either an individualized or small group basis, students develop, execute and report one or more projects addressing the interaction between research and practice.

Description: Individual or group project designed to help students develop understandings, skills, and outlooks that would allow them to conduct original, independent research in the future. Topic of research may be related to the instructor's current research projects or area of study or a topic of interest to the student for pilot work; approval of the topic/project is at the discretion of the instructor.

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