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Course Descriptions


 

Prefix Key

ATP - Athletic training
IPE - Interprofessional education
BSC - Basic sciences
MHS - Master health sciences
COM - Communication NUR - Nursing
EDF - Education OCT - Occupational therapy
HSA - Health services administration PHT - Physical therapy
HSC - Health sciences SLP - Speech-language pathology
IDS - Independent study  

Number Key

5000 & 6000 MOT, DPT, OTD, SLP
6000 & 7000 tDPT, MHA, MSN, MHS, PP OTD, EDD, DHSC
9000 Continuing Professional Education, Residency, Fellowship

 

 

Speech-Language Pathology

  
  • SLP 5313 - Clinical Practicum III

    Hours: 3
    Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences in screening, prevention, assessment, and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders.
  
  • SLP 5320 - Research Review, Critique, and Synthesis in Speech-Language Pathology

    Hours: 1
    Students participate in the steps necessary to writing a literature review and will conduct a search of the professional literature, read and critically evaluate research articles, and integrate and synthesize professional literature that culminates in a written literature review on a topic in speech-language pathology or interprofessional practice. Successful completion of second-trimester courses and concurrent enrollment in HSC EIP 5136. Co-requisite: HSC 5136  
  
  • SLP 5340 - Fluency & Fluency Disorders

    Hours: 3
    This course examines theories of the cause and onset of fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering. An introduction to basic clinical and experimental approaches to fluency disorders with varied clinical and cultural populations will be explored. Prerequisites: SLP 5220 , SLP 5230 , SLP 5235 , SLP 5222   
  
  • SLP 5345 - Motor Speech and Cognitive-Communication Disorders

    Hours: 3
    The first half of this course examines motor speech disorders with a focus on etiology, characteristics, differential diagnosis, and intervention. The second half focuses on cognitive-communication disorders across the lifespan, including traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere syndrome, and dementia. There is an emphasis on the neural bases, etiology, characteristics, prognosis, recovery, differential diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders.   Prerequisites: Successful completion of SLP 5220 , SLP 5230 , SLP 5235 , SLP 5222  
  
  • SLP 5404 - Clinical Practicum IV

    Hours: 3
    Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences participating in direct assessment and therapy activities including screening, prevention, assessment, intervention, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Counseling practices for speech-language pathologists will be explored. Prerequisites: SLP 5303 SLP 5305 SLP 5340 SLP 5345   
  
  • SLP 5415 - Autism and Social Communication Disorders

    Hours: 2
    This course explores assessment and interventions for individuals with social and pragmatic communication disorders across the lifespan including specific challenges for children with autistic disorders.
  
  • SLP 5450 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Hours: 2
    This course explores approaches to augmentative and alternative communication including assessment and intervention. Hands‐on and/or case-based experience with various methods of AAC strategies and devices will provide students with a foundation for selection, programming, and intervention strategies with varied clinical and cultural populations across the life span. Prerequisites: SLP 5303 SLP 5305 SLP 5340 SLP 5345   
  
  • SLP 5455 - Voice & Velopharyngeal Disorders

    Hours: 3
    This course explores the study of theoretical, diagnostic, and treatment issues in functional, organic, neurogenic, and psychogenic voice disorders. Implications for varied clinical and cultural populations are examined. Prerequisites: SLP 5303 SLP 5305 SLP 5340 SLP 5345  
  
  • SLP 5460 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

    Hours: 3
    This course examines professional issues including history, employment, workforce issues, service delivery, ethics, credentialing/licensure, advocacy, diversity, interprofessional education/interprofessional practice, supervision, telehealth, and professional organizations. Healthcare and education policies for SLP practice are also explored. Prerequisites: SLP 5303 SLP 5305 SLP 5340 SLP 5345   
  
  • SLP 5465 - Culminating Case Report

    Hours: 3
    Advanced seminar examining current and trending topics of present and future interest within the field of speech language pathology. A major culminating project on a clinical issues topic will be completed and presented in an evidence-based case report. The assessment, treatment, and management of issues for varied clinical and cultural populations in the settings will be emphasized.
  
  • SLP 5505 - Clinical Practicum V

    Hours: 3


    Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences participating in direct assessment and therapy activities including screening, prevention, assessment and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders culturally and linguistically and diverse tenets of practice will be explored.

    Prerequisites: SLP 5450 , SLP 5455 , SLP 5460 , SLP 5415 , and SLP 5404 . The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites via the program director.

    -updated 12/29/2019

     

  
  • SLP 5565 - Integrated Knowledge and Skills in Speech-Language Pathology

    Hours: 3


    This course prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and competencies across the SLP scope of practice including current and trending topics. Prevention, assessment and intervention across settings, cultures, and the lifespan are discussed and evaluated via praxis and case studies.

    Prerequisites: SLP 5450 , SLP 5455 , SLP 5415 , and SLP 5404 . The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites via the program director.

    (Formerly named Culminating Course Report)

     

    -updated 12/29/2019

     

 

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