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47 courses with the subject SPPA, 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.

SPPA 1010Introduction to Communication

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 1101The Brain and Human Communication

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 2110American Sign Language I4

Basic comprehension and expression of American Sign Language (ASL), the language used by the Deaf community in the United States. ASL vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics are taught through lecture, conversation, and storytelling. The direct experience method (using ASL with no voice) is utilized to enhance the learning process. Max Credit: 4 USP 2015 Code: U5H Former Course Number: [4100]

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 2120American Sign Language II4

Second level of ASL comprehension and expression. ASL vocabulary, grammar, and pragmatics, along with increased fluency, are taught through lecture, conversation, and storytelling. Translation from English to ASL is addressed. Max Credit: 4

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 2110 with a C or better

SPPA 2210Phonetics3

Articulatory and acoustic description of speech sound production. Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and phonetic transcription. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 1010 or consent of instructor. Former Course Number: [3210]

SPPA 3160Speech and Language

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 3265Anatomy and Physiology of4

Speech, Swallowing and Hearing Introduces the student to the anatomy of the normal speech and hearing systems as well as the physiologic underpinnings of the speech (respiration, phonation, articulation), swallowing, and hearing (external, middle, and inner ear) systems. Theories of speech production and speech perception are presented. Max Credit: 4

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: KIN 2040 or consent of instructor. Former Course Number: [3400]

SPPA 4000Workshop in Speech

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4070Deaf Studies9

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Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 9
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4105American Sign Language3

Discourse and Literature in Society Explores ASL Literature concentrating on ASL Poetry, Art, and Story Telling. Creative ASL expression, classifiers, and technology in society is incorporated. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 2120 with a grade of C or higher

SPPA 4130Advanced ASL4

Third level of ASL comprehension and expression. Addresses increased fluency in ASL; register variation for different conversational participants; and specialized vocabulary, including sexuality and religion. Translation from English to ASL is addressed. Max Credit: 4

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 2120 with a C or better.

SPPA 4140Undergraduate Teaching

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4150Aural Rehabilitation3

Examines basis for and characteristics of communication problems created by hearing loss and management procedures to facilitate communication and adjustment to hearing loss. Includes acoustic and visual properties of speech, amplification devices and hearing loss in school children. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 4340 or consent of instructor.

SPPA 4170ASL for Medical and Educational

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4200Audiology Internship

Audiology internship in the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic to further the student's experience in an audiology clinic prior to their applying to an audiology graduate program. Credits: 1-2 Max Credit: (Max. 4) Prerequisite: SPPA 4340 and consent of instructor.

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4240Speech and Language Disorders

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Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4250Clinical Methods

Introduction to clinical procedures, such as: collecting data, clinical writing and documentation, reviewing practice regulations, interviewing, and counseling. Students will obtain initial clinical experience (i. e. observation, simulation and/ or clinical assignment). Requirements (e. g. , background check, TB screen) must be met for involvement in the Speech & 1369

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4340Basic Audiology3

An introduction to audiology as a profession, with primary focus on screening and diagnostic methods for the clinical evaluation of hearing loss in children and adults. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 3265 or concurrent enrollment.

SPPA 4380Neurological Basis of

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4750Research Methods in Communication Disorders

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 4890Independent Study

An independent study will be developed by the instructor and undergraduate student. It will consist of activities such as: conducting a small research project, assisting in a research project, composing a systematic research review, participating in a clinical experience, or helping to develop a professional development or public awareness program. Credits: 1-3 Max Credit: (Max. 4) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5000Seminar in Communication

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5020Phonological Assessment and

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5030Clinical Practicum14

total required)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5100Motor Speech Disorders3

Evaluation and treatment of motor speech disorders. Topics will include characteristics of disordered speech associated with neurological impairments/diseases; methods for evaluating communication disorders associated with dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and other neurological and acquired conditions, and treatment approaches. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 4380 or a course covering neuroanatomy/physiology of normal and disordered communication.

SPPA 5110Craniofacial Disorders2

Studies communication disorders related to cleft lip and palate disorders and associated craniofacial sequences and syndromes. Assessment and treatment of these communication disorders is presented in the context of interdisciplinary management. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment procedures employed to manage speech problems associated with velopharyngeal insufficiency are included. Max Credit: 2

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 3265 , SPPA 2210 .

SPPA 5120Stuttering2

Theories of etiology, symptoms of the problem, diagnosis and treatment of childhood non-fluency and various approaches to therapy for the adult stutterer. Max Credit: 2

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate level standing.

SPPA 5130Adult Neurogenic Disorders3

This course will cover acquired neurogenic communication disorders. Topics include language disorders (focusing on Aphasia) as well as cognitive-communication disorders (i. e. , traumatic brain injury, Right Hemisphere Dysfunction, and Neurocognitive disorder). This graduate course provides 1) a basic understanding of the neuroanatomical/ physiological basis and 2) instruction regarding evaluation and treatment methods. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 4380 .

SPPA 5140EBP and Evaluation Procedures4

in Communication Disorders Focuses on research and evaluation procedures in speech- language pathology. Topics include evidence-based practice, evaluating research, an overview of models of disability across applied settings, assessment and evaluation processes including interviewing, understanding tool psychometrics, and using norm-based referenced tools, criterion-based measurements, and dynamic assessment. Max Credit: 4

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the University of Wyoming's graduate SLP program.

SPPA 5210Augmentative and Alternative

t Communication

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5220Voice Disorders

1370

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5230Dysphagia3

Provides information regarding the anatomy and physiology of the adult and pediatric swallowing mechanisms, the diagnosis of dysphagia and feeding disorders using clinical and instrumental approaches, the medical diagnoses for which dysphagia is a common symptom, and methods that are commonly used to treat dysphagia and feeding disorders. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 3265 .

SPPA 5270Educational Practicum6

total required)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5280Early Language Intervention3

Principles and techniques of language assessment and intervention for preschoolers, infants, and low-functioning individuals. Max Credit: 3

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: SPPA 3160 .

SPPA 5290Medical Practicum6

total required) Note: Note: 35-38 Hours of Graduate Academic Work and Research Usually Includes:

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5330School-Age Language

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5380Professional Practice3

Emphasizes issues related to professional practice of speech- language pathology, such as professional ethics, scope of practice, professional standards, and techniques of counseling clients. This course applies to speech-language pathologists working in either the medical or school setting. This course prepares the speech-language pathologist to collaborate with other professional in the workplace through discussion and activities of inter-professional practice and education (IPP and IPE). Max Credit: (Max. 9)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in Communication Disorders and consent of instructor.

SPPA 5500Topics in Communication

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5750Research Methods in Speech

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5890Independent Study

Graduate-level independent study will be developed by the instructor and student. It will consist of activities such as: conducting a research project of a smaller scale than a thesis, assisting in a research project, composing a systematic research review, or developing a professional education or public awareness program. Credits: 1-3 Max Credit: (Max. 4) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

Subject: SPPA
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5900Practicum in College Teaching1-3

Work in classroom with a major professor. Students are expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience. Max Credit: (Max. 3)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing.

SPPA 5920Continuing Registration: On1-2

Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy. 1371

SPPA 5940Continuing Registration: Off1-2

Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.

SPPA 5959Enrichment Studies1-3

Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics. Max Credit: (Max. 99)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

SPPA 5960Thesis Research1-12

Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 24)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.

SPPA 5961Graduate Projects1-4

Limited to those students enrolled in a Plan B graduate program. Students should be involved in non-course scholarly activities in support of their Plan B project. Max Credit: (Max. 4)

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: must be enrolled in Plan B program and have departmental approval.

SPPA 5990Internship Max1-12

Credit: (Max. 24) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Statistics STAT 1101 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 USP 2015 Code: U5FY

Subject: SPPA
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

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