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SPHS
107 courses with the subject SPHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPHS 196Undergraduate Research Experience1-4
Supervised undergraduate directed research on communication science topics of mutual interest to the student and a faculty member.
SPHS 400Autism in Our Communities: An Interdisciplinary Perspective3
Students have 30 hours of service-learning with individuals with autism at community partner sites. Class discussions introduce students to diverse topics related to autism spectrum disorder. This is an APPLES course.
This American Sign Language (ASL) course includes topics on linguistic features, cultural protocols, and core vocabulary for students to function in basic ASL conversations on a variety of topics. All instructions and discussions in the classroom will be conducted in ASL. Students minoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences have priority in registering.
Students in the Speech and Hearing Minor have priority in registering. The American Sign Language (ASL) course focuses on developing conversational skills on a variety of topics. All instructions and discussions in the classroom will be conducted in ASL.
Introductory overview of communication disorders, including the nature of communication across the lifespan; cultural and linguistic issues that impact communication; communication modalities; speech disorders; language disorders; hearing disorders; swallowing disorders.
SPHS 521Human Communication Across the Lifespan (EE)4
Development of human communication processes across the lifespan, including linguistic and cultural bases of communication. Includes a minimum of 30 service hours related to human communication. 12 spaces reserved for Juniors in Speech and Hearing Sciences Minor.
A detailed study of the International Phonetic Alphabet with emphasis on the sound system of American English. Application of phonetics to problems of pronunciation and articulation. Includes broad and narrow phonetic transcription.
Theory and practice of the measurement of hearing, causative factors in hearing loss, evaluation of audiometric results, and demonstration of clinical procedures.
SPHS 583Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology3
Introduction to diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language, and those resulting from autism and hearing loss.
SPHS 701Introduction to Research in Speech and Hearing3
Required preparation, statistics course. Experimental and descriptive research designs in speech and hearing sciences, including both group and single subject.
Supervised clinical experience in Audiology which covers the breadth of the scope of practice. This course is taken multiple semesters throughout the AuD program.
Clinical Audiology assessment including pure-tone audiometry, immittance measures, and other measures commonly employed in the standard diagnostic battery.
Laboratory exercises in threshold determination, clinical masking and speech recognition testing, all concepts introduced in SPHS 710, Audiologic Assessment.
Amplification options for the hearing-impaired; specifically, hearing aid, electroacoustics, and earmold technologies. Additionally, hearing aid selection procedures are presented.
SPHS 717Professional Considerations in Speech and Hearing3
To provide the student with information about current issues facing professionals. Issues include changing delivery systems, leadership, treatment efficacy and quality, reimbursement, and ethics.
This course provides an overview of psychoacoustics - the psychology of hearing. Content includes introductory acoustics, normal sound perception, and the perceptual consequences of impaired hearing.
SPHS 726Clinical Issues and Experiences in Audiology1
Online course in Year One, In-Person Course Years Two and Three, this course covers universal precautions, privacy regulations, report writing, clinical practice with diverse cultural groups, ethical considerations, coding and billing, and other aspects of audiology practice.
SPHS 733Auditory Strategies for Spoken Language in Deaf Children1
Instruction and application of a variety of topics demonstrating the use of auditory techniques, and strategies to promote the use of spoken language in children with hearing loss.
SPHS 740Principles of Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention in Speech-Pathology3
Principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders.
A survey of neurological anatomy in relation to clinical speech-pathology and audiology. Topics include organization of the CNS, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry.
Discussion of adult aphasia and its clinical management, including assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and treatment. Combined lectures and laboratories.
Identification and differential diagnosis of delayed and disordered speech development; associated body structures and functions; intervention approaches focused on improving speech intelligibility, fluency, and participation in communication activities.
SPHS 745Cognitive Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan3
An advanced course on cognitive bases of human communication and cognitive-communication disorders. Topics covered include theoretical models of cognitive communication across the lifespan, cognitive processes thought to underlie communication, and common clinical presentations of cognitive communication disorders associated with traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere injury, left hemisphere stroke and dementia. The goal of this course is to improve students abilities to apply theoretical models of communication and current research literature to assessment and practice. Restricted to: Speech-Language Pathology Graduate students in the MS-SLP program.
Assessment and management of a range of laryngeal and aerodigestive disorders across the lifespan. Students admitted to the Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences/Speech-language pathology program only.
SPHS 749Evaluation and Clinical Management of Persons with Oral-Facial Anomalies3
In-depth analysis of the embryologic and physiologic bases of oral-facial anomalies and the team approach to assessment and habilitation. Particular emphasis placed upon the following specialties: genetics, plastic surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, otolaryngology, and speech-language pathology.
SPHS 751Global Issues and Practices in Communication Disorders3
Examination and discussion of issues related to international practices in communication sciences and disorders, including effective global engagement. Restricted to: MS/SLP Graduate students and advanced undergraduates in the Minor with permission of instructor.
SPHS 752Seminar in Medical Speech Language Pathology3
Discussion of normal aging and language. Assessment and treatment of cognitive and linguistic problems in persons with dementing conditions, right hemisphere dysfunction, and traumatic brain injury.
Discussion of the development of the normal swallow, anatomy and physiology of the swallowing mechanism, and assessment and team management of swallowing disorders.
SPHS 760Neurologic Communication Disorders in Adults3
Overview of communication disorders commonly seen in adult populations. These include disorders of language, cognition, speech and motor control, voice, and fluency.
SPHS 762Language Impairments in School Age Children3
Assessment and intervention methods for receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, prelinguistic communication, and paralinguistic communication) in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
SPHS 765Augmentative and Alternative Communication3
Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for individuals with complex communication impairments; processes involved in selecting, representing, and organizing vocabulary; strategies to support development of communicative competence in AAC.
Academic program accreditation standards; standards of ethical conduct; practice policies and guidelines; prevention of communication disorders; role of the speech-language pathologist.
SPHS 777Contemporary Professional Issues in Education1
Principles and rules of the current ASHA Code of Ethics; technical reports, diagnostic and treatment reports; treatment plans, and professional correspondence.
SPHS 778Professional Development In Person-Centered Care2
Program coordinator may give permission for students to take this course. Tenets of person- and family-centered care, consistent with recognized standards of ethical practice and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Includes discussion of barriers and facilitators that impact access to and utilization of speech-language pathology services in education and health care settings.
This course will cover content on the specialty area of pediatric dysphagia assessment and intervention. The course will cover normal development of feeding skills, explore underlying etiologies of feeding disorders, current methods and philosophies of providing evaluation and intervention, existing and ongoing research in these areas, and special populations such as infants with craniofacial anomalies.
Covers speech perception and the effects of hearing loss on perception and production of speech as background for understanding assessment and treatment, with an auditory-verbal emphasis. Pediatric assessment and amplification are reviewed.
Theoretical bases and history of audiologic rehabilitation of adults. Also, practical approaches to assessment and therapeutic intervention are presented. The roles of assistive technology and family-based counseling are included.
Stages of communication development of children from birth to five years old; clinical issues related to the assessment tools and intervention and planning for children with disabilities and their families.
Audiologic rehabilitation including counseling, visual speech perception, auditory training, special needs of older adults and psychosocial aspects of hearing loss will be addressed. Review of technology to enhance communication included.
Introductory information regarding cochlear implant candidacy, an overview of implant components, the evaluation process, surgery, device programming, and initiation of post implantation therapy. Class meets three hours for five weeks.
SPHS 812Pediatric Amplification and Assistive Listening Devices2
This course covers prescriptive formulas, verification and fitting of hearing aids and FM systems, and suggested monitoring of progress when working with young children with hearing loss and their families.
This course explores the field of auditory evoked responses. The primary focus is on responses from the auditory periphery including otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), electrocochleography (ECochG), and the auditory brainstem response (ABR).
The primary focus of this course is to cover auditory evoked potentials (Auditory Steady State Responses [ASSR] and Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials [CAEP]) in addition to the ABR.
Examines the provision of services to school-age children, with special focus on eligibility determination and assessment of central auditory perception.
SPHS 823Business Management and Professional Issues3
Examine healthcare and business models that impact audiology practice. Personnel management, marketing, quality assurance, and service reimbursement for audiology practices will be covered.
SPHS 827Pharmacology & Tinnitus in Audiology Practice2
Advanced audiology course that provides fundamental knowledge about pharmacological mechanisms and their impact on hearing and balance, as well as evaluation and management of patients with persistent tinnitus.
This course gives enrolled graduate students in the curriculum an opportunity to pursue research supervised by one or more faculty members, culminating in a written document or special project.
Subject
SPHS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
5
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Credits
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course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit; may be repeated in the same term for different topics.
This is the foundation course in a series related to providing services to children with hearing loss. Six units focus on working with families, speech acoustics, audiological interpretation, instrumentation, foundations of speech and language, and early literacy.
This course provides a broad overview of contemporary counseling issues in communication disorders. The impact of subject age, life course, and cultural background on interviewing and counseling is included.
SPHS 836Audiology Interpretation and Hearing Technologies4
This course focuses on behavioral and physiologic assessment of hearing in children and how these measures are used in aural habilitation. Fundamentals of hearing instrument technology including the selection and fitting of hearing aids and cochlear implants are addressed.
Course participants will develop an understanding of evaluation and treatment of acquired and developmental fluency disorders in children and adults through lecture and hands-on practice.
SPHS 850Language Disorders Encountered in Audiology3
Students will learn about four areas of language disorders affecting children and adults (receptive and expressive language disorders, communication modalities, social aspects of communication, and cognitive aspects of communication) through readings, posted videos, and online quizzes. This is an asynchronous online course.
SPHS 851Speech Disorders Encountered in Audiology3
Students will learn about speech disorders (fluency, voice, articulation, and craniofacial anomalies) through readings, posted videos, and online quizzes. This is an online asynchronous course.
SPHS 852Speech and Language Disorders Encountered in Audiology3
Students will select two topics from speech disorders (fluency, voice, articulation, and craniofacial anomalies) and two topics from language disorders (receptive and expressive language disorders, communication modalities, social aspects of communication, and cognitive aspects of communication). This is an online asynchronous course with readings, videos, and quizzes.
SPHS 863Listening and Spoken Language Development and Intervention3
The course focuses on typical development, impact of hearing loss on listening and spoken language acquisition, assessment, strategies/techniques, and intervention for children birth-5 years who are deaf/hard of hearing.
SPHS 864Speech and Language Impairments of Children3
Seminar course exploring categorical classifications of young children and the impact of these categories on assessment and intervention. Common topics include autism, visual impairments, fragile X syndrome, and Down syndrome.
Course regarding teaching of skills and supervision of individuals conducting screening programs. Introduction to teaching and development of assessment tools provides a background for the teaching lab associated with this course.
The purpose of this course is to develop a familiarity and understanding of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Issues related to characteristics, etiologies, theories, assessment, and intervention will be discussed.
SPHS 888Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing I1
Students will acquire knowledge related to screening, diagnosis, and intervention for children who have autism and/or other developmental disabilities in addition to hearing loss.
SPHS 889Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing II1
Students and faculty will examine challenges and solutions related to screening, diagnosis, and intervention for children who have autism and/or other developmental disabilities in addition to hearing loss.
Interdisciplinary learning experience focused on examining social determinants of health while performing service activities in collaboration with community partners.
Participants develop knowledge of the major neuropsychological theories of autism and methodological issues in autism research through reading and discussion of literature; participate in developing and presenting autism research projects individually or in groups.
This course provides an overview of literacy development for children birth to eight years old. It will also address the impact of hearing loss on the development of literacy.
SPHS 902Research in the Context of the Evidence-Based Practice Movement in Early Intervention3
Overview of the evidence-based practice (EBP) movement in early intervention (EI), definitions of EBP, systems for appraising evidence quality, examination of evidence base for current practices in EI.
SPHS 994Doctoral Research and Dissertation/AUD Project3
Minimum Hours 48 Students with a background in SPHS must take a minimum of 31 credit hours. Students without a background in SPHS are required to take additional courses 6 or more credit hours required. Students must enroll in SPHS 994 for 3 credit hours each semester after their coursework is done. Code Title Hours
