Undergraduate Curriculum
F = Fall Semester
V = Variable
S = Spring Semester
A = Alternate years or less frequently
Su = Summer Sessions
E = Every semester
* = Courses with no 400 level counterpart
All course numbers begin with SPA.
SLPA 101 Beginning American Sign Language I(4 cr) (F, Su)
Beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Development of vocabulary and grammatical structures of ASL. Receptive and expressive skill development. Easy ASL video literature.
SLPA 102 Beginning American Sign Language II (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101 (S, Su)
Beginning course in American Sign Language (ASL). Development of vocabulary and grammatical structures of ASL. Receptive and expressive skill development. Easy ASL video literature.
SLPA 150 Communication Processes and Disorders (3 cr) (F, S)
Introduction to the speech, language, and hearing problems of children and adults. Identification and understanding of different types of communication disorders; appropriate referrals; general orientation to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. Normal speech and language development. Clinical observations may be required.
SLPA 199 Independent Study (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (N)
SLPA 201 Second Year American Sign Language I (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101and 102 (F)
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL). Idiomatic uses of ASL. Use of ASL for cretive expression. Extensive viewing, translation and discussion of videotaped ASL conversations and literature.
SLPA 202 Second Year American Sign Language II (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 201 (S)
Conversational American Sign Language (ASL). Idiomatic uses of ASL. Use of ASL for cretive expression. Extensive viewing, translation and discussion of videotaped ASL conversations and literature.
SLPA 230 The Brain and Human Communication (3 cr)
Scientific background for understanding brain functions as applied to normal human communication and communication disorders. How the brain engages in visual communication, auditory communication, attention, organization, memory, and expression.
SLPA 250 Descriptive Phonetics and Normal Speech Development (3 cr) (S)
Theories of acquisition and development, phoneme classification and factors affecting phonological systems. Development of proficiency in phonetic transcription.
SLPA 251 Normal Language Development (3 cr) Prereq: Sophomore standing. (F, S)
Description of the normal language acquisition process in children; theories of language development and factors influencing language acquisition.
SLPA 271 Introduction to Audiology (3 cr) (S)
Identification of the deaf and hard of hearing. Etiologies and pathologies of hearing impairment. Basic testing techniques of pure tone and speech audiometry.
SLPA 302 Manually Coded English Sign Systems (2 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101, 102, and 201. (V)
Theory and principles of Manually Coded English (MCE) sign systems. Extensive work on rules and vocabulary. Practice in expressive and receptive use of MCE.
SLPA 397 Introduction and Observation (1 cr) Prereq: Admission to the Pre-Professional Program in speech-language pathology and audiology. (F, S)
SLPA 398 Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (F)
SLPA 399 Independent Study (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (E)
SLPA 402 Interpreting and Evaluating Child Sign (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 101, 102, 201, and 202. (S)
Viewing and transcribing children's signed language samples. Application of ASL and MCE to the understanding of signing as produced by deaf children. Principles of and practice in storytelling in both ASL and MCE.
SLPA 421 Professional Issues for the Communication Disorders Specialist (3 cr) Prereq: Senior standing. (S) Professional issues as they relate to the speech-language professional. Legal aspects, program issues, and administrative responsibilities.
SLPA 441 Methods for the Communication Disorders Specialist (3 cr) Prereq: Senior standing. (S)
Specific methods for planning, organizing and delivering clinical services in speech-language pathology.
SLPA 452/852 Normal Language Development During School Years (3 cr) (S, Su)
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.
SLPA 454/854 Research Methodology in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: Speech-language pathology and audiology major. (F, Su)
Introduction to research principles, methods, and design. Survey and critique of research in special education and communication disorders.
SLPA 455 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250. (F)
Normal anatomical structures involved in speech and hearing and the consequences of their actions.
SLPA 456 Speech and Hearing Science (4 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250 and 455 or permission. (S)
Nature, propagation, and analysis of sound; the sensation and perception of sound.
SLPA 461/861 Language Disorders: Preschool Level (3 cr) (F)
Characteristics of language impaired preschool children and the nature of their disorders. Introduction to principles of assessment and treatment.
SLPA 464 Phonological Disorders (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250. (F)
Assessment and remediation of phonological disorders.
SLPA 472 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 271 or equivalent. (F)
Introduction to materials and educational methodologies and models for rehabilitation of the deaf and hard of hearing. Review of levels of communication, information processing, auditory training, and speech reading.
SLPA 473 Advanced Audiology (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 271. (F)
Fundamental clinical audiology techniques beyond basic pure tone testing, including advanced pure tone testing techniques; bone conduction measurement theory and procedures; masking theory and techniques; speech audiometry; and impediance audiometry.
SLPA 486/886 Augmentative Communication (2-3 cr) (F)
Note: Speech pathology students must register for 3 cr only; special education students may register for 2-3 cr. Introduction to the augmentative communication options for persons unable to speak or write because of physical, language, or cognitive disability.
SLPA 488/888 Linguistic Needs of Bilingual and Culturally Different Students (3 cr) Prereq: SLPA 250 and 251 or permission. (S)
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 int4eractions in learning and social settings.
SLPA 490 Workshop Seminar
SLPA 496/896 Readings and Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1-3 cr) Prereq: Permission. (E)
SLPA 497 Practicum in Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (1 cr) Prereq: SLPA 397A.
SLPA 499H Honors Thesis (3 cr) Prereq: Good standing in the University Honors Program or by invitation. (E)
Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.
Additional Requirements:
STAT 218
SPED 400
Biological Sciences Anatomy (5 hrs) or Human Physiology (4 hrs) and a physical science (3 hr min) Teacher certification in speech-language pathology requires a masters degree with specialization in speech-language pathology, passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test, EDPS 250, 251, or CYAF 160, EDPS 362 and SLPA 488 or TEAC 330 or the graduate level equivalents. Completion of a masters degree with specialization in speech-language pathology and a passing score on the speech-language pathology Praxis national certification exam is required for state licensure and/or public school certification in speech-language pathology and a doctor of audiology degree with specialization in audiology and a passing score on the audiology Praxis national certification exam for state licensure in audiology.
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