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SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING SCIENCES (SLHS)
College of Liberal Arts
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
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SLHS
1301V
- Physics & Bio Honors
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Physics/biology of spoken language, from talker's production of sounds/words, to transmission of sound, to listener's perception of what was said. Computer analysis/synthesis of speech.
SLHS
1301W
- The Physics and Biology of Spoken Language
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Physics and biology of spoken language, from the talker's production of sounds and words, to the transmission of sound, to the listener's perception of what was said. Computer analysis and synthesis of speech.
SLHS
1302
- Rate Your World: Quantifying Judgments of Human Behavior
(MATH)
(3.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Basic quantitative methods as they apply to measuring human behavior. Mathematical principles applied to measuring behaviors such as rating personality/attention, evaluating infant speech perception, studying opinion polls, measuring voice/sound, quantifying speech recognition through cochlear implants. Lecture, hands-on activities.
SLHS
1401
- Communication Differences and Disorders
(SOCS)
(3.0 cr; =[SLHS 3401]; fall, spring, every year)
Disorders of spoken communication, their functional effect on quality of life for individuals with communication disorders. Intervention techniques for specific disorders of speech, language/hearing in context of social, cultural, linguistic diversity.
SLHS
1402
- The Talking Brain
(SOCS)
(3.0 cr; spring, every year)
How the brain produces/understands speech/language, including various aspects of the nervous system involved in producing/understanding speech/language. Differences in brain structure/function among individuals with and without brain injury, based on scientific versus historical, mass media and literature portrayals.
SLHS
1902
- Freshman Seminar
(3.0 cr; Prereq-freshman; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Topics vary. See class schedule.
SLHS
1905
- Freshman Seminar
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Fr; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Freshman seminar.
SLHS
3301
- Introduction to Acoustics
(3.0 cr; fall, every year)
Elements of acoustics necessary to understand quantitative aspects of speech and hearing science, speech-language pathology, and audiology. Nature of sound, sound transmission, simple harmonic motion, sound intensity and pressure, complex waves, resonance and filtering, and distortion.
SLHS
3302
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
(3.0 cr; fall, every year)
Gross anatomy and basic physiology of the nervous, auditory, respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal, and orofacial systems with emphasis on normal communication processes.
SLHS
3303
- Language Acquisition and Science
(3.0 cr; spring, every year)
Survey of typical language development, major theoretical perspectives about development. Applications of current theory to analysis of children's language.
SLHS
3304
- Phonetics
(3.0 cr; =[SLHS 5304]; spring, every year)
Phonetic analysis, transcription of speech. Articulatory correlates of speech sounds. Extensive practice transcribing. Emphasizes narrow transcription of normal adult English, special populations in Speech-Language Pathology. Non-English IPA sounds needed for special populations.
SLHS
3305W
- Speech Science
(WI)
(3.0 cr; fall, every year)
Survey of theories, methods, and research in speech science. Speech acoustics, speech perception, speech production.
SLHS
3306
- Hearing Science
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3302, 3305W] or #; spring, every year)
Theories, methods, and research in psychological/physiological acoustics. Emphasizes relation between physiological measures and perception. Cochlear mechanics, auditory nerve firing patterns, scaling, object perception.
SLHS
3401
- Communication Differences and Disorders
(SOCS)
(3.0 cr; =[SLHS 1401]; fall, spring, every year)
Disorders of spoken communication, their functional effect on quality of life for individuals with communication disorders. Intervention techniques for specific disorders of speech/language/hearing in context of social, cultural, linguistic diversity.
SLHS
3402V
- Major Project in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
(WI)
(3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; =[01893]; Prereq-SLHS major, jr or sr, honors; A-F only, spring, every year)
Seminar for completion of undergraduate major project.
SLHS
3402W
- Major Project in Speech and Hearing Science
(WI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Jr or sr CDis or SLHS major; S-N or Aud, spring, every year)
Seminar for completion of undergraduate major project.
SLHS
3555H
- Honors Thesis
(1.0 - 2.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-See dir of undergrad studies for [thesis adviser, forms]; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Research/writing under direction of faculty member. Details of work are determined in consultation with faculty thesis adviser selected based on availability/topic.
SLHS
3900
- Topics: Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; spring, offered periodically)
SLHS
3994
- Directed Research
(1.0 - 12.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-Undergrad doing research; fall, spring, summer, every year)
tbd
SLHS
4301
- Introduction to the Neuroscience of Human Communication
(3.0 cr; fall, offered periodically)
Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, especially as they relate to normal speech, language, and hearing processes.
SLHS
4402
- Assessment and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[1401 or 3401], 3302, 3303, 3304, [4301 or &4301]] or grad student or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Introduction to clinical methods/issues in communication disorders. Professional/legal mandates, collection/analysis of clinical data, principles/models of intervention with adults/children, clinical reporting.
SLHS
4502
- Atypical Speech and Language
(3.0 cr; spring, every year)
Language conveyed through speech. Normal variation in speech/language that guides understanding of individual differences among speakers will be studied. Breakdowns in speech/language across lifespan in context of cultural/linguistic diversity.
SLHS
4602
- Communication and Problem Behavior
(3.0 cr; fall, every year)
Social/environmental variables on young children's propensity for problem behavior. Communication strategies that have been validated as a component in reducing problem behavior.
SLHS
4603
- Communication and Autism
(3.0 cr; spring, every year)
Communication patterns of persons with autism spectrum disorders. Language acquisition, social development. Early identification/intervention strategies.
SLHS
4801
- Hearing Measurement and Disorders
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3302, 3305W] or #; fall, every year)
Introduction to theory, administration, and interpretation of behavioral/physiological hearing tests for all age groups. Immittance, pure tone, speech, otoacoustic emissions, evoked potential measures. Hearing-screening protocols.
SLHS
4802
- Rehabilitative Audiology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3305, 4801] or [CDis 3305, CDis 4801] or #; spring, every year)
Survey of sensory aids/methods used in rehabilitation across life span after diagnosis of hearing loss. Degree of hearing loss, developmental level, communication modalities, client/family choice, disability, cultural considerations.
SLHS
5304
- Phonetics
(3.0 cr; =[SLHS 3304]; spring, every year)
Phonetic analysis, transcription of speech. Articulatory correlates of speech sounds. Extensive practice transcribing. Emphasizes narrow transcription of normal adult English, special populations in Speech-Language Pathology. Non-English IPA sounds needed for special populations.
SLHS
5401
- Counseling and Professional Issues
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[& 8720 or & 8820], grad student] recommended; fall, every year)
Basic counseling principles and current professional issues in communication disorders. Application of counseling theory to clinical practice. Analysis of regulation, practice, and future direction of communication disorders.
SLHS
5502
- Voice and Cleft Palate
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3305, 4301] or [CDis 3305, CDis 4301] or #; fall, spring, every year)
Normal/disordered aspects of voice and resonance. Organic/functional voice disorders, laryngectomy, cleft palate. Nature and clinical management of these disorders.
SLHS
5503
- Fluency and Motor Speech Disorders
(3.0 cr; Prereq-graduate SLHS student or department permission, [3305, 4301] or #; fall, every year)
Nature/management of motor speech disorders in adults/children.
SLHS
5504
- Dysphagia
(2.0 cr; Prereq-current SLHS graduate major; fall, every year)
Normal/disordered aspects of swallowing. Nature, etiologies, evaluation, management of swallowing disorders.
SLHS
5602
- Phonological Disorders
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3303, 3304, 4601] or #; fall, every year)
Theory/research related to nature, assessment, treatment of phonological disorders in children.
SLHS
5603
- Language and Cognitive Disorders in Children
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3303 or CDis 3303 or equiv or grad student or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Language assessment, teaching procedures used with children/adolescents. Procedures apply to children who face language disabilities such as developmental delays, autism, learning disabilities.
SLHS
5605
- Language and Cognitive Disorders in Adults
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3302, 4301] or [CDis 3302, CDis 4301] or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Neurogenic communicative and cognitive disorders in adults, including aphasia, right-hemisphere syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Consideration of neurologic substrates, assessment and diagnosis, and clinical intervention.
SLHS
5606
- Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(3.0 cr; Prereq-SLHS grad or #; fall, spring, every year)
Description of the range of augmentative and alternative communication applications for persons with developmental and acquired disabilities.
SLHS
5608
- Clinical Issues in Bilingualism and Cultural Diversity
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3303 or equiv or #; A-F only, spring, every year)
Topics in cultural diversity, bilingualism, and second language learning needed for clinical competency in speech-language pathology. Basic/applied issues across a broad range of culturally/linguistically diverse populations.
SLHS
5801
- Audiologic Assessment I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4801 or CDis 4801 or#; fall, every year)
Basic audiometric battery, including pure tones, speech, masking, and immittance in adults. Industrial audiology, otoacoustic emissions.
SLHS
5802
- Hearing Aids I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[3305, 4801] or [CDIS 3305, CDIS 4801], SLHS grad] or #; fall, every year)
Survey of modern hearing aids including history of development, electroacoustic functions, clinic and laboratory measurement techniques, sound field acoustics, techniques for selection.
SLHS
5803
- Hearing Loss in Children: Diagnosis
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[4801 or CDIS 4801], SLHS grad] or #; fall, every year)
Behavioral, physiological approaches to assessment and identification, development of the auditory mechanism, etiologies of hearing losses in infants, children, selection of sensory aids, principles of case management with children and families.
SLHS
5804
- Cochlear Implants
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[4802, 5801, 5802] or [CDIS 4802, CDIS 5801, CDIS 5802], SLHS grad] or #; A-F or Aud, spring, offered periodically)
Implantable auditory prostheses. History of device development, including cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants. Signal processing. Techniques for selection, fitting, and rehabilitation. Behavioral/physiological changes across life span.
SLHS
5805
- Advanced Rehabilitative Audiology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[4802 or equiv, SLHS grad] or #; A-F only, spring, offered periodically)
Analysis of speech perception/production. Communication skills/strategies. Sensory modalities. Rehabilitative techniques in adults, children, and infants with hearing losses.
SLHS
5806
- Auditory Processing Disorders
(2.0 cr; Prereq-[4802 or CDIS 4802, SLHS grad] or #; A-F or Aud, summer, odd years)
Normal/disordered auditory processing abilities. Anatomy/physiology of central auditory pathway, assessments to evaluate auditory processing skills, techniques to address auditory processing weaknesses. Current/historical theories/controversies surrounding auditory processing assessment.
SLHS
5807
- Noise and Hearing Conservation
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[8801, 8802] or [CDis 8801, CDis 8802]; A-F or Aud)
Formative Assessment in Hearing Conservation. Auditory/nonauditory effects of noise on humans. Designing a hearing conservation program. Measuring noise levels. Monitoring hearing. Measuring hearing protection devices. Developing educational materials Describe federal/state regulations on hearing conservation. Students work in groups to measure noise in campus settings, perform real-ear assessment of hearing protectors, and develop/pilot-test educational materials on effects of noise on hearing.
SLHS
5808
- Hearing Disorders
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[8801, 8802] or [CDIS 8801, CDIS 8802], SLHS grad] or #; A-F or Aud, summer, even years)
Disorders of auditory system, including anatomical, physiological, perceptual, and audiological manifestations of pathologies affecting hearing.
SLHS
5810
- Laboratory Module in Audiology
(1.0 - 2.0 cr [max 5.0 cr]; Prereq-[4801 or CDIS 4801, SLHS grad] or #; fall, spring, every year)
Intensive study of clinical methods in audiology. Supplements didactic courses in audiology curriculum. Laboratory study, individually or in small groups.
SLHS
5820
- Clinical Research and Practice: Grand Rounds
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-[[4801 or CDIS 4801 or equiv], SLHS grad] or #; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Group discussions of current professional issues in audiology. Case presentations, guest presentations on current technology, clinical/research ethics. Group meets for an hour weekly with faculty coordinator who leads discussion. Integrates academic/clinical education.
SLHS
5830
- Clinical Foundations in Audiology
(1.0 - 8.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad SLHS major; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Clinical foundations in audiology for first year AuD graduate students.
SLHS
5900
- Topic in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-SLHS grad student or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Topics listed in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences office.
SLHS
5993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 12.0 cr [max 18.0 cr]; Prereq-SLHS grad or #; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed readings and preparation of reports on selected topics.
SLHS
8333
- FTE: Masters
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
SLHS
8410
- Seminar: Research
(3.0 cr; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Advanced study exploring application of experimental and quasi-experimental research designs used in single-subject and group research.
SLHS
8420
- Seminar: Teaching
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad com dis major; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Advanced study to prepare doctoral students for careers in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
SLHS
8430
- Proseminar in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
(1.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-SLHS grad student; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
Presentations/discussions led by faculty and PhD students in the department, based on research or issues in the discipline.
SLHS
8444
- FTE: Doctoral
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
SLHS
8501
- Interdisciplinary Management in Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3305 or CDis 3305 or #; fall, every year)
Communication problems associated with cleft palate and craniofacial disorders within interdisciplinary context; structural bases for speech problems, and physical and behavioral approaches to speech treatment; interdisciplinary medical and dental concerns and management.
SLHS
8530
- Seminar: Speech
(3.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Advanced study and analysis of research in speech science and speech pathology.
SLHS
8602
- Traumatic Brain Injury
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3302, 4301] or [CDis 3302, CDis 4301] or #; fall, offered periodically)
Survey of communicative/cognitive disorders in adults who have traumatic brain injuries. Demographics, neuropathologic substrates, assessment/diagnosis, clinical applications.
SLHS
8630
- Seminar: Language
(3.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Research in language acquisition, language science, and language disorders.
SLHS
8666
- Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; % for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
tbd
SLHS
8720
- Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology
(1.0 - 8.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad CDis major, adviser, DGS consent; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Clinical experience.
SLHS
8777
- Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
SLHS
8801
- Audiologic Assessment II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5801 or CDis 5801 or #; spring, every year)
Auditory brainstem response and balance function in adults. Case studies and development of clinical protocols allowing for integration of topics from both courses in this sequence.
SLHS
8802
- Hearing Aids II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5802 or Cdis 5802 or #; spring, every year)
Instrumentation and methods for fitting and evaluating personal hearing aids; ear impression techniques and materials; repair and modification of hearing aids.
SLHS
8803
- Signals and Systems in Audiology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[3305, 3306, 4801] or [CDis 3305, CDis 3306, CDis 4801] or #; fall, every year)
Introduction to electronics, digital signal processing, and calibration of instruments used to assess hearing. Lab sessions on such topics as sound-field calibration, earphone calibration, filters, spectra of transient signals, and use of an artificial mastoid.
SLHS
8805
- Hearing Science Foundations of Audiology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Knowledge of acoustics, basic anatomy/physiology of ear, intro coursework in hearing/speech science)
Physiological/psychological acoustics. Emphasizes hearing loss. Models of middle ear, bone conduction hearing, cochlear mechanics, frequency selectivity, intensity resolution, temporal resolution, and binaural hearing.
SLHS
8806
- Audiology Capstone
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-8802, 8807; S-N or Aud, fall, offered periodically)
Students research a case history of patient with an auditory disorder, write paper that summarizes the literature on the disorder, and recommend assessment tools and treatment plans.
SLHS
8807
- Audiologic Assessment III: Balance
(2.0 cr; Prereq-5801, 8801; summer, even years)
Anatomy/physiology of vestibular mechanism, assessment techniques to evaluate balance function. Treatment options available for persons with balance disorders.
SLHS
8820
- Clinical Education in Audiology
(1.0 - 8.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad CDis major; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Clinical experience.
SLHS
8830
- Seminar: Hearing
(3.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; fall, spring, summer, offered periodically)
Advanced study/analysis of research in hearing science and audiology.
SLHS
8840
- Audiology Externship
(1.0 - 7.0 cr [max 7.0 cr]; Prereq-[8802, 8807] or [CDis 8802, CDis 8807]; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Students intern at external clinical setting under supervision of certified audiologist. Entry-level knowledge/skills required for professional practice as clinical audiologist. External internship settings may include hospitals, schools, private otolaryngology practices, hearing aid dispensing practices, industrial settings, and community clinics.
SLHS
8888
- Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0 - 24.0 cr [max 100.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
SLHS
8994
- Directed Research
(1.0 - 12.0 cr [max 18.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed research
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