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Graduate Bulletin
Document Number 4.04.08

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

[1] Graduate Courses in Speech-Language Pathology (SPTH)

5220 DIAGNOSIS AND PLANNING Practice in writing and interpreting a variety of reports used in the field of speech-language pathology. Planning goals for therapy from these reports will also be emphasized. Spring.

5307 ADVANCED SIGN LANGUAGE Emphasis placed on expressive and receptive use of American Sign Language (ASL). A written paper required on research about ASL. On demand.

5310 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY The use of assistive technology to promote greater independence for individuals with disabilities. Fall, spring.

6101 CLINICAL SEMINAR I: ORIENTATION Orientation to the UCA Speech-Language-Hearing Center's graduate practicum including the study of the supervisory process, clinical protocols, and diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. On demand.

6103 CLINICAL SEMINAR III: PUBLIC SCHOOLS Policies and procedures for the provision of speech therapy services employed in Arkansas public schools including assessment procedures, due process, and the integration of the therapy program into the academic setting. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. On demand.

6104 CLINICAL SEMINAR IV: MEDICAL SETTING Clinical procedures with adults including individuals with traumatic brain injury (T.B.I.), aphasia, and other neurological disorders. This course will also address family counseling. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. On demand.

6105 CLINICAL SEMINAR V: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE This course covers the relationship between research and clinical practice in speech-language pathology and includes a heavy focus on evidence-based practice. Fall, Spring.

6120 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY The study of the general concepts of multiculturalism and the specific ways in which it influences health science related fields and the practice of speech-language pathology. On demand.

6216 CLEFT PALATE AND VELOPHARYNGEAL INCOMPETENCE The etiology, assessment, and treatment of those clients exhibiting cleft palate, velopharyngeal incompetence, and other oral-facial anomalies. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Fall, Spring, Summer.

6220 FLUENCY DISORDERS Advanced study of fluency disorders including clinical and experimental aspects. Summer.

6225 VOICE DISORDERS Voice pathologies including evaluation techniques and specific remediation procedures for patients with voice disorders. Fall, Spring.

6227 PEDIATRIC FEEDING AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS Feeding/swallowing processes from birth through childhood. There will be an emphasis on normal development, dysfunction, etiology, assessment, and intervention. Prerequisite: SPTH 6314 or consent of instructor. Spring, summer.

6235 ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES An elective for graduate students in speech-language pathology, this course provides instruction in communication assessment and intervention for children with severe disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and intervention techniques to enhance communication skills for preschool and school-aged children. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Summer.

6240 NEUROGENICS I Advanced neuroanatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system with emphasis on neural control of respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation. Etiologies and characteristics of the aphasias, dysarthrias, dementias, and cognitive deficits due to traumatic brain injury will be presented. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Fall, Summer.

6241 NEUROGENICS II Assessment and treatment of the dysarthrias, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injury in adults and children. Prerequisite: SPTH 6240 or consent of instructor. Spring, Summer.

6243 NEUROGENICS III Diagnosis and treatment of apraxia, aphasias, cognitive-communicative disorders including dementias and right hemisphere syndrome. Prerequisite: SPTH 6240 or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring.

6302 RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY Overview to provide a baseline of common experience in research and statistics for all master's students in the department. Prerequisite: PSYC 2330 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring.

6306 ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY AND READINGS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY Individual programs of study, basically investigative in nature, with supervised professional activity in communication disorders. A written paper is required. Prerequisite: SPTH 6302 and consent. Fall, spring, summer.

6310 PHONOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS Advanced study of the analysis of phonological systems, both normally developing and disordered. Treatment approaches for severely disordered phonological systems will also be covered. On demand.

6311 AURAL REHABILITATION Current mainstreaming problems and practices with hearing-impaired children. Clinical and educational management of hard-of-hearing children and adults. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fall, Spring.

6113, 6213, 6313 SPECIAL PROBLEMS Problems in Speech Pathology to be determined by the needs of students who enroll. Prerequisite: Graduate status. On demand.

6314 ADULT SWALLOWING AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS Normal and disordered adult swallow processes. There will be an emphasis on dysfunction, etiology, assessment, and intervention. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Fall, Spring.

6316 DATA ANALYSIS Coverage of data analysis techniques which have specific applications for health and the applied sciences. An applied, conceptual approach will be used to facilitate the practical use of those techniques using SPSSPC+. Prerequisite: SPTH 6302. Spring.

6317 AUGMENTATIVE/ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION Study of the clinical practice of facilitating communication through augmentative and alternative means for individuals with severe expressive (speech/language and written) communication disorders. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Fall.

6330 TRANSDISCIPLINARY and collaborative practices Examines the concept and practice of collaboration and transdisciplinary teaming in providing appropriate services to young children with disabilities. Prerequisite: Graduate Status. Summer.

6336 THESIS This phase of the thesis process includes the completion of the data collection, writing and discussing the results, and defending the thesis. Prerequisite: SPTH 6302, 6316. On demand.

6345 TOPICS IN SCHOOL-AGE LANGUAGE DISORDERS Current literature, assessment, and intervention techniques for school-age language learners will be reviewed. Fall, Spring.

6354 TRANSDISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Analysis of the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Professionals from involved disciplines will discuss transdisciplinary strategies and materials used with young children with special needs in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: SPTH 6330 or consent of instructor. On demand.

6360 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY This course covers a wide range of professional issues in Speech-Language Pathology, and the contexts in which they occur. Among those topics are credentialing processes, the influences of the federal government and the national organization in this profession, infection prevention procedures, cultural issues, and supervision. These matters are placed in the historical perspective of the development of the profession. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Summer, fall.

6180, 6280, 6380, 6480, 6580, 6680 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM I Supervised participation in evaluation and therapeutic management of a variety of communication disorders. Variable credit. Assignments based on prerequisite course work and experience. Prerequisite: Minimum 3.00 GPA prior semester. Fall, spring, summer.

6611 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM II Supervised participation in evaluation and therapeutic management of a variety of communication disorders in an external setting. Continuation of Advanced Practicum I. Prerequisite: Advanced Clinical Practicum I and minimum 3.00 GPA prior semester. Fall, spring, summer.

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