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

2300 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Required prior to formal program admission. Introductory study of communication, its disorders, and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Overview of normal development as well as various communication disorders occurring with speech and language. Lecture, discussion, observation of clinical activities. Open to all students. Fall, spring.

2303 BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE Elective. Introductory study of the various sign language methods. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory practice using sign language. Open to all students. Fall, spring, summer.

2306 ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF COMMUNICATION I Required prior to formal program admission. A study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to speech and language. Anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism is included. Open to all students. Fall, spring, summer.

2322 APPLIED PHONETICS Required prior to formal program admission. Introductory study of the principles of phonetic science with practical application. Lecture and laboratory practice in phonetic transcription. Open to all students. Fall, spring, summer.

3300 PHONOLOGICAL ACQUISITION Required. A study of the development of the phonological system from birth through early elementary school years. Interactions of the sound system with other linguistic, motor, and cognitive behaviors will be identified. Lecture. Prerequisites: program admission. Fall, spring.

3306 ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF COMMUNICATION II Required. A study of anatomy, physiology, and related pathophysiology of the vocal mechanism and other body structures involved in motor and sensory aspects of speech production. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: program admission. Fall, spring.

3311 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCE Required. A study of basic sound, mathematical computation of sound intensity and pressure, and physiological aspects of acoustics. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory practice in the speech-science lab. Prerequisite: Program admission. Fall, spring.

3320 LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN Required. A study of theories and practices pertaining to developmental, organic, and psychological language disturbances in children, including an overview of other disciplines involved in childhood language disorders. Lecture. Prerequisites: Program admission, SPTH 3321. Spring, summer.

3321 NORMAL LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Required. A study of normal speech and language acquisition and growth from first vocalization to abstract thought. Lecture. Prerequisite: Program admission. Fall, spring.

3325 CLINICAL METHODS Required. An introductory study of clinical management of speech, language, and hearing disorders, preparing students for clinical practicum experiences. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Program admission. Fall, spring.

3326 DIAGNOSTIC METHODS Required. A study of the methods and procedures for diagnosing and appraising disorders of speech, language, and hearing, including study of and practical experience in administration of tests applicable to these disorders. Lecture, discussion, and in-class laboratory practice. Prerequisite: Program admission. Fall, spring.

4110 CLINIC SEMINAR I Elective/requirement (check with department). Seminar to accompany Clinical Practicum I, designed to enhance the clinical experiences of the practicum student within the UCA Speech-Language-Hearing Center. Discussion. Prerequisite: Program Admission. On demand.

4111 CLINIC SEMINAR II Elective/requirement (check with department). Seminar to accompany Clinical Practicum II, designed to enhance the clinical experiences of the practicum student within the UCA Speech-Language-Hearing Center. The focus is on assessment and remediation of phonological and language disorders and other issues related to the clinical practicum experience. Discussion. Prerequisites: Program Admission. On demand.

4115 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I Required. This course continues the study of behavior management that started in a portion of SPTH 3325 (Clinical Methods), for Seniors in Speech-Language Pathology. The course reviews basic principles before moving on to concepts such as shaping, stimulus control, token economy, etc., with applications to the evaluation and treatment of oral communicative disorders. Fall, spring.

4116 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II Elective/requirement (check with department). Supervised clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with speech or language delays. Clinic. Prerequisites: Program admission. On demand.

4220 DIAGNOSIS AND PLANNING Required. 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. Fall, spring.

4230 FLUENCY AND FLUENCY DISORDERS Required. A study of the development of fluent speech and the assessment and treatment of fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering. Prerequisite: Program admission. Fall, spring.

4301 ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGICAL DISORDERS Required. A study of etiology, evaluation, and therapy for children and adults having articulation/phonological defects. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: Program admission, SPTH 3300. Spring, summer.

4303 INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE Elective. An intermediate study of various sign language methods with emphasis on increasing expressive and receptive sign language skills. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory practice using sign language. Prerequisite: SPTH 2303 and consent of instructor. Fall, spring, summer.

4304 PUBLIC SCHOOL METHODS Elective. Intended for students interested in public school applications. This course assumes a knowledge of the fundamental tools of speech-language pathology and uses techniques of community research to explore the public education team. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Program admission. Spring.

4310 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Elective. A study of assistive technology in the domains of vision, hearing, cognition, mobility, communication, and environmental controls. Collaboratively taught by occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and special education. Lecture, discussion, in-class laboratory practice. Open to all students. Fall, spring.

4311 AUDIOLOGY Required. Introductory study of the auditory process and its role in communication. Special consideration is given to anatomy and physiology of the ear, etiology and management of auditory disorders, physics of sound, and measurement of hearing loss. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory practice in the audiological suite. Prerequisite: program admission. Fall, summer.

4330 NEUROGENIC COMMUNICATION DISORDERS Required. Overview of neurogenic communication disorders. Etiologies, diagnoses, assessment, and treatment methods will be reviewed. The normal aging process in adults and the effects of aging on communication systems will also be provided. Prerequisite: Program admission. Spring, summer.

4335 CLINICAL METHODS FOR LANGUAGE DISORDERS Required. Methods in assessment and intervention of communication skills with young children (birth-5 years) exhibiting specific language impairment or developmental disabilities. Prerequisites: Program admission, SPTH 3320 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring.

4350 HONORS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Elective. Selected students are assigned to a faculty mentor who has expertise in the student's chosen topic of research and are expected to meet with the mentor weekly. The student will write a research paper that reflects quality worthy of an honors designation and upon completion will present the paper to an audience of faculty and peers. Discussion and research. Prerequisites: Program admission and consent of instructor. Fall, spring, summer.