May 12, 2024  
Catalog/Bulletin 2014-2015 
    
Catalog/Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Rehab Services

  
  • REHAB 5601 - FOUNDATIONS OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    Students learn the legislative, historical, and philosophical roots of rehabilitation. Topics covered include federal and local mandates for the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, independent living concepts, and the basic principles of human services and helping techniques. A comprehensive review of the variety of rehabilitation programs across the public, private non-profit and proprietary settings is provided. Emphasis is placed on ethical decisionmaking related to working with people who have disabilities and the development of a case management approach to providing services. Students make field site visits to various rehabilitation settings for practical exposure to actual functioning of rehabilitation systems and the disability groups they serve.
  
  • REHAB 5602 - MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY

    [3 Credits]
    Knowledge and understanding of the medical and functional implications of a wide variety of disabilities are acquired. Curriculum components include learning medical terminology and the use of medical information for facilitating the vocational rehabilitation and independent living of people with physical, sensory, and mental disabilities. The medical and psychological needs as well as individual and community resources typically associated with treating and managing these conditions are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on assessing, discussing, and resolving the personal, professional, and environmental challenges each disability presents.
  
  • REHAB 5603 - PSYCHOSOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY

    [3 Credits]
    Students acquire knowledge and understanding of the myriad psychosocial facets of the status and experience of disability. Curriculum components include identification and discussion of psychological and sociological issues associated with disability and their impact on vocational rehabilitation, coummunity living and social perception. The focus of the course is analysis of the total situation of living with a disability, including: environmental and attitudinal barriers and resources; multicultural and other counseling process issues; personal reflection about one’s attitudes and motivations as a helping professional; educational, vocational and socio-economic opportunities; adjustment to disability and interpersonal interaction; influences of the family, popular culture, technology, and the consumer empowerment movement.
  
  • REHAB 5608 - COMMUNITY COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    This course examines the relevant theoretical and practical information necessary for providing community and agency based counseling services. A variety of delivery methods, ethical considerations, agency and community based procedures, treatment considerations, and the importance of collboration among mental health professionals will be explored.
  
  • REHAB 5609 - CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

    [3 Credits]
    This course examines the relevant theories and techniques as they apply to counseling children and adolescents. Students are expected to develop a through understanding of mental health concerns and appropriate application of counseling interventions for children and adolescents, including those with physical disabilities.
  
  • REHAB 5610 - INTRO TO SCHOOL COUNSELNG

    [3 Credits]
    This course provides an introduction to the historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological bases of guidance and counseling in the schools. It is also an overview of the role and function of the school counselor as advocate, leader, counselor, collaborator, change agent, and researcher.
  
  • REHAB 5612 - DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

    [3 Credits]
    This course studies the processes underlying human growth and development across the lifespan from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging to death. The interaction of biological, cultural, and environmental factors will be considered in studying the physical, intellectural, social, emotional and moral development of a person. This course will present the normal range of responses, reactions and behaviors of age-related development.
  
  • REHAB 5620 - ADVANCED SKILLS IN COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to build on the counseling skills gained during the Pre-Practicum (6612) course. Supervised experiences in counseling through role-playing, record interviews, observation analysis, and evaluation of interviewing techniques will be demonstrated and performed. Prerequisite: REHAB 6612
  
  • REHAB 5630 - MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    This course will explore a variety of multicultural issues and concerns related to the knowledge, beliefs/attitudes, and skills of counselors. Topics such as ethnicity, race, class, gender, and physical difference as they affect counselors, clients and the counseling relationship will be discussed. Students are expected to engage in the learning process from a personal as well as intellectual perspective.
  
  • REHAB 5640 - FAMILY & COUPLES COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to family and couples counseling theory, perspectives of family therapy, and issues of diversity. The basic models of family therapy will be present in order to assist students in their understanding of the dynamics of families and couples. Students will have an opportunity to apply theses models in family therapy role-play. This course will also address issues relative to diversity in families and couples.
  
  • REHAB 5645 - CHILD-PARENT RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

    [3 Credits]
    This course will teach students how to actively engage parents as partners in the therapeutic process in working with minors in a counseling setting. A variety of parenting approaches will be explored, with heavy emphasis on van Fleet’s Filial Therapy and Landreth’s 10-week filial therapy modality, entitled Child Parenting Relationship Enhancement training (CPR-T). Students will also get exposure to various parenting issues, including developmental concerns, DSM diagnoses, resistance, and external circumstances affecting the parent-child relationship.
  
  • REHAB 5650 - CRISIS COUNSELING INTERVENTION

    [3 Credits]
    This course presents theories, strategies, and skills and an overall introduction to clinical crisis intervention. Models for assessing and responding to crisis are presented. Topics such as medical and psychological traumas, post traumatic stress disorder and professional burnout will be part of the curriculum. Theoretical and ethical implications will be addressed. Special emphasis is given to disaster psychology, natural disasters, terrorism, school violence, and suicidology.
  
  • REHAB 5651 - SUPERVISED PROJECT IN REHABILITATION

    [1-3 Credits]
    Students participate in research, community activities, resource development, and special projects requiring literature reviews, report preparation, skill demonstrations, and public education. Credit is assigned depending on the amount of time spent on the project per week. Contracts are developed between students and faculty members before registration for the course. Permission of instructor is required. S/U grading.
  
  • REHAB 5652 - SUPERVISED PROJECT IN VOCATIONAL EVALUATION

    [1-3 Credits]
    Students participate in an advanced practicum in vocational evaluation with emphasis on interview techniques, vocational plan development, measurement issues, and the coordination and use of various tests and work samples. The course emphasizes actual practice in determining current levels of client functioning in order for a student to gain a basic competency level in the area of diagnostic and prognostic procedures. Permission of instructor is required. S/U grading.
  
  • REHAB 5653 - GRANT WRITING IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [1-3 Credits]
    Grant writing skills, processes, resources, and opportunities in Rehabilitation Counseling are explored. Students receive instruction and practice in understanding and utilizing various grant writing templates, and understanding and applying pertinent concepts such as needs assessment, metaanalysis, knowledge translation, logic models, funding, evaluation, submission, and management.
  
  • REHAB 5653 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

    [3 Credits]
    This course introduces the principles of human behavior and techniques for managing behavioral change in a variety of rehabilitation settings. Students learn to target socially significant behaviors, to select behavioral strategies to improve targeted behaviors and to demonstrate a reliable relationship between the behavior change strategy and the improved behavior.
  
  • REHAB 5654 - PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION

    [3 Credits]
    Rehabilitation practice and the rehabilitation model of intervention in mental health settings are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on areas such as diagnosis, treatment options, increasing consumer skills and resource management, vocational strategies, community integration, and program evaluation.
  
  • REHAB 5655 - BENEFITS COUNSELING IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [1-3 Credits]
    Basic tenets of benefits counseling in rehabilitation counseling will be further explored in this course. Students will gain knowledge and skills in working competently with Social Security Administration Benefits/Work incentives System (e.g., SSDI, SSI, PASS Plans, Trial Work Period, Ticket to Work, Extended Period of Eligibility), the Medicaid Waiver Program, Special Needs Trusts, and the Veterans Administration Pension/Benefits System. The ethical application of benefits counseling skills and resources in rehabilitation counseling serves as a core component of this course.
  
  • REHAB 5656 - CASE MANAGEMENT IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [1-3 Credits]
    Basic theories, research, practices, knowledge, and skills pertinent to successful case management by rehabilitation counselors are further explored in this course. Best practices of case management knowledge and skills in a variety of rehabilitation counseling practice settings (e.g., forensic rehabilitation, life care planning, public rehabilitation, private rehabilitation) will be explored.
  
  • REHAB 5658 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN REHABILITATION

    [3 Credits]
    This course explores rehabilitation issues of a variety of substance abuse-related disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the 8-core competencies that rehabilitation counselors would practice in a substance abuse treatment setting. Each counseling core competency is highlighted with an examination of various theories and types of substance abuse counseling interventions. Other topics covered include the psychopharmacology of commonly abused drugs and issues accompanying a co-existing substance related disability and other disability. Lastly, policy issues pertaining to the services provided to individuals with substance abuse-related disabilities are examined.
  
  • REHAB 5659 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

    [3 Credits]
    Professional-level oral and written comunications skills germane to success as a rehabilitation counselor are further developed in this course. Learning resources, including student assignments, focus upon the organization content, and style of professional writing and professional presentation activities across a spectrum of rehabilitation counseling responsibilities and opportunities.
  
  • REHAB 5660 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [1-6 Credits]
    This course examines current issues and research in Rehabilitation Counseling. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary teamwork and facilitationg models of service delivery that emphasize integrated, comprehensive services that are mutually planned by the consumer and rehabilitation counselor. Includes topics such as conflict resolution, problem solving, stress management, death and dying, chronic pain, and program evaluation. Topics may vary from semester to semester.
  
  • REHAB 5661 - INTRODUCTION TO PLAY THERAPY

    [3 Credits]
    This course is intended as an Introduction to Play Therapy in counseling when working with children. Students will be presented with the history of play therapy, its varying models, as well as rationale for play therapy, and basic practice skills.
  
  • REHAB 5662 - PRIVATE SECTOR REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    This course will provide an in-depth look into the private sector of the vocational rehabilitation field, including aspects of Workers’ Compensation, third party litigation, Social Security hearings, and Life Care Planning with an emphasis on Licensure and Certification. This course will provide detailed information, resources and professional contacts in the industry preparing counselors for future career opportunities through instruction and discussion by professionals in Private Sector community and through the use of a blended learning program. This course will also prepare counselors to serve people with disabilities and assume a full range of responsibilities required in a variety of rehabilitation agencies and organizations, as well as contribute to scholarship and services in the rehabilitation community.
  
  • REHAB 5664 - ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

    [1-3 Credits]
    Professional-level oral and written communication skills germane to service as a rehabilitation counselor are further explored in this course. Students will participate in the writing of professional manuscripts to be submitted for publication and in the development and delivery of professional conference presentations.
  
  • REHAB 5665 - GRANT WRITING IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [1-3 Credits]
    Grant writing skills, processes, resources, and opportunities in Rehabilitation Counseling are explored. Students receive instruction and practice in understanding and utilizing various grant writing templates, and understanding and applying pertinent concepts such as needed assessment, metaanalysis, knowledge translation, logic models, funding, evaluation, submission, and management. Prerequisites: REHAB 5659
  
  • REHAB 6611 - COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICES

    [3 Credits]
    An examination of the generic model of the counseling process and a detailed critical review of several major counseling theories relevant to rehabilitation counseling are conducted. Special attention is given to the counseling needs of diverse special populations and cultural groups. An ultimate goal of the course is to enable students to develop a theoretically based personal approach to counseling.
  
  • REHAB 6611 - COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICES

    [3 Credits]
    An examination of the generic model of the counseling process and a detailed critical review of several major counseling theories relevant to rehabilitation counseling are conducted. Special attention is given to the counseling needs of diverse special populations and cultural groups. An ultimate goal of the course is to enable students to develop a theoretically based personal approach to counseling.
  
  • REHAB 6612 - COUNSELING PRE-PRACTICUM

    [3 Credits]
    Students are instructed in basic counseling and communication skills. This lab-oriented class uses videotaped role plays to help students learn basic communication and counseling skills. Students receive individualized feedback from the faculty instructor as well as their peers. Prerequisite: REHAB 6611. P/F grading.
  
  • REHAB 6614 - GROUP PROCESS AND COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    The dynamics of group interactions are examined from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Topics addressed include types of groups (including peer, support, and problem/issue groups), marriage and family concerns, leadership styles, counselor roles, and models of problem resolution. The student acquires practical experience as both a member and a leader of groups. Pre-requisites: REHAB 6611, REHAB 6612.
  
  • REHAB 6630 - VOCATIONAL COUNSELING/CAREER DEVELOPMENT

    [3 Credits]
    Vocational, career, and occupational resources and systems and how to access and utilize them with individuals with disabilities are discussed in detail. This course includes a discussion of state of the art practices in areas such as supported employment, proprietary rehabilitation, and computerized vocational instruments. Students learn career development theories and how to apply them to counseling individuals with disabilities. Students make field site visits to identify community vocational resources and gain exposure to occupational classifications within local businesses and industries.
  
  • REHAB 6632 - ASSESSMENT IN REHABILITATION

    [3 Credits]
    Basic testing and measurement concepts, the practices of vocational (work) evaluation, and psychological assessment are explored. Students receive instruction in and practice using measurement techniques including psychometric tests (such as intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest, and personality tests), behavioral assessment, situational assessment, ecological assessment, and work samples. Students learn how to apply assessment data gathered to the formulating service plans for people with disabilities. Issues related to test modification for people with severe disabilities are emphasized. Pre-requisite: REHAB 6640.
  
  • REHAB 6634 - ETHICS IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student with an overview of current legal, ethical, and professional issues related to the practice of rehabilitation counseling. The course focuses on providing the students with a point of reference from which to define acceptable professional behavior based upon the Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors, on helping students understand the problems, issues and concerns confronting rehabilitation practitioners, and on developing an ethical awareness and problem solving mindedness that cuts across job functions and work settings.
  
  • REHAB 6640 - RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES IN REHABILITATION

    [3 Credits]
    This course will provide a learning experience for students so that by the end of the semester they will have attained a basic knowledge of research design, interpretation of research findings, and utilization of results. This course is a review of basic statistics and their application to behavioral sciences. Research design and methodology are presented, offering students the opportunity to develop individual research projects during the semester. Special attention will be made to facilitate the use of research design in problem solving.
  
  • REHAB 6641 - PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATION

    [3 Credits]
    Students acquire field counseling experience and firsthand knowledge of the purpose, function, services, and clientele of an agency. Students apply knowledge learned in didactic courses and achieve specific competencies in rehabilitation counseling during the course of their off-site placement in a rehabilitation setting and in the Department’s counseling clinic. Supervision is provided by a professional in the facility or program, and by the departmental faculty. Prerequisites: REHAB 6611, REHAB 6612. Permission of Department. P/F grading.
  
  • REHAB 6643 - REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP

    [6-12 Credits]
    A full-time placement in a rehabilitation setting is provided. In addition, students work in the Department’s counseling clinic. Students are placed in a setting that is related to their career goals. The student is expected to take on the full complement of duties expected by a rehabilitation counselor in that setting. These include, but will not be limited to, individual counseling, case management, utilization of community resources, advocacy, and client assessment. Supervision is provided by a professional in the facility or program and by the departmental faculty on both counseling and case management issues. This course includes a weekly group meeting with the faculty supervisor in which case management and counseling process issues are reviewed. Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least 42 of the 48 non-internship hours (including REHAB 6611, REHAB 6612, REHAB 6614, REHAB 6641) and have successfully passed the departmental comprehensive exam. Permission of Department.
  
  • REHAB 6650 - REHABILITATION COUNSELING RESEARCH PRACTICUM

    [1-6 Credits]
    The research practicum is designed to involve students with ongoing research in Rehabilitation Counseling. Students are involved in a variety of research activities with a designated faculty member that include: conceptualization of a research project, library research concerning a research topic, stimulus material design, data collection, data entry, data analysis, writing tasks relevant to the research, presentation of findings, and publication of research articles. Students are assigned to a faculty member. The specific nature of the student’s activities will be determined in consultation with the faculty member and formalized in a research practicum contract signed by both the student and faculty member. Credits may be taken in increments of 1 to 6 credits in any semester. A one-credit load is the equivalent of three hours per week of student activity. Students must accumulate a minimum of 3 credits of research practicum. Although students may take research practicum hours in addition to the 3 required, any such additional hours cannot be used to take the place of a program elective or special topics course. Permission of instructor is required.

Social Science

  
  • SOSC 1000 - SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
    Social Science Elective
  
  • SOSC 1000 - SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
    Social Science Elective
  
  • SOSC 1000 - SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
    Social Science Elective
  
  • SOSC 1100 - SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
  
  • SOSC 2000 - SCIENCE ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]

Special Topics

  
  • SPTP 400 - SPECIAL TOPICS (PASS/FAIL)

    [152 Hours]
    Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Human Sexuality, Nutrition, Office Management and Financial Planning.
  
  • SPTP 500 - SPECIAL TOPICS - USMLE REVIEW

    [152-912 Hours]
    Legacy Course: SPTPC0500001 – SPECIAL TOPICS-USMLE- LSUMC
  
  • SPTP 501 - SPECIAL TOPICS (PASS/FAIL)

    [456 Hours]
    SPECIAL TOPICS- SPTP 501

Speech

  
  • SPCH 1000 - SPEECH ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
    Speech Elective
  
  • SPCH 1000 - SPEECH ELECTIVE

    [3 Credits]
    Speech Elective

Speech Pathology and Audiology

  
  • SPTHAUD 999 - EXAM ONLY

    [0 Credit]
  
  • SPTHAUD 5100 - SURVEY OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    A survey of the normal and abnormal processes in communication including articulation, voice, fluency, language and hearing disorders. Audiology students may take this course to meet the speech disorders requirement.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5131 - HEARING SCIENCE

    [3 Credits]
    The basic principles of acoustics related to hearing will be introduced along with the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system. Topics include: generation, transmission, and measurement of sound; peripheral and central auditory system.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5132 - SPEECH SCIENCE

    [3 Credits]
    The basic principles of acoustics related to speech will be introduced. Topics include generation, transmission, and measurement of sound; frequency, intensity and duration, waveform composition, physiologic and psychologic aspects of acoustic phonetics.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5134 - NORMAL LANGUAGE ACQUISTION

    [3 Credits]
    This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of language. Linguistic terminology and subsystems, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics with emphasis on normal aspects of language acquisition are presented. Implications of linguistic theory for the practice of speech language pathology are addressed.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5136 - CLINICAL PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    This course introduces articulatory phonetics and transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet, including extensions for abnormal speech. An overview of normal aspects of articulation and phonology including, coarticulation, segmental and non-segmental phonology, and phonological acquisition will also be included. Laboratory exercises are included.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5201 - INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Introduction to basic audiological testing concepts and procedures including the audiogram, pure tone audiometry, masking, speech testing, and immittance. Students acquire basic proficiency in test procedures.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5203 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING THE HEARING IMPAIRED

    [3 Credits]
    This course will focus on the habilitation/rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairments. Varying procedures and rationales for management in a variety of settings will be discussed. Psychological, social, and educational aspects of hearing impairment in children and adults will be addressed.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5204 - LANGUAGE DISORDERS CHILDREN: ASSESSEMENT AND MANAGEMENT

    [3 Credits]
    Varying types of language impairment that are found in children with atypical development are overviewed. Standardized and nonstandardized assessment procedures are presented, and basic intervention techniques for children are addressed.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5206 - ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGICAL DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    This course provides an overview of speech sound production disorders and their etiology in children. Procedures for the assessment and phonological analysis of child speech will be presented. Treatment approaches – with emphasis on the establishment, generalization, and maintenance phases –will be covered.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5208 - APHASIA AND RELATED DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    Normal and disordered aspects of cognitive/information processing will be studied. The nature, assessment, and management of aphasia will be addressed from multiple theoretical and practical perspectives.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5490 - METHODS AND ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS I

    [2 Credits]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of professional and clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5492 - METHODS AND ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS II

    [2 Credits]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of professional and clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5494 - METHODS AND ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS III

    [2 Credits]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of professional and clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5496 - CLINICAL METHODS AND ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS I

    [2 Credits]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5498 - CLINICAL METHODS AND ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS II

    [2 Credits]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 5499 - ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

    [1 Credit]
    Presentations and lectures on a variety of professional and clinical issues in audiology and speech language pathology. Pass/fail
  
  • SPTHAUD 5991 - DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY I

    [3 Credits]
    Basic audiology test battery (air, bone, speech, masking and immittance) for beginning Au.D. students.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6100 - RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    Ethical and methodological considerations in speech-language pathology and audiology research. Critical evaluation of research. Application of research to clinical practice.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6111 - CLINICAL LABORATORY I

    [1 Credit]
    First year (beginning) students will be paired with an advanced practicing student to observe clients throughout the semester. Students will be required to test several simulated patients via computer programs.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6121 - CLINICAL LABORATORY II

    [1 Credit]
    Continuation of Clinical Laboratory I with students simulating more difficult cases and testing other students for practice. Observation of of advanced students will continue.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6130 - NEUROSCIENCE

    [3 Credits]
    The structure and function of the nervous system are presented and analyzed, with an emphasis on hearing, speech, and language central organizations. Emphasis is on normal structure and function so the clinician can better understand abnormalities.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6131 - EXTERNAL OBSERVATIONS

    [1 Credit]
    Multi day observations at some of the following offsite locations: ENT office, hearing aid manufacturer, private practice, hospital. Experiences must be summarized into a written report.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6201 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH AND HEARING

    [4 Credits]
    Detailed anatomy and physiology of the systems involved in speech and hearing, including cadaver dissection. The nervous system, respiration, phonatory-articulatory systems, and auditory system are included. Laboratory required.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6203 - ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS IN AUDIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    This course focuses on the development, administration, and interpretation of advanced procedures in audiology. Included are immittance audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, speech audiometry, and tests for pseudohypacusis. Integration of the total audiological test battery to assess the site of lesion of aural pathologies will be an examined. Clinical laboratory is required.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6204 - MOTOR SPEECH AND RELATED DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    This course will focus on motor speech disorders (e.g., dysarthria and apraxia of speech). The neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying these disorders will be explored. Motor control will be addressed across the domains of acoustics, aerodynamics, and kinematics. The assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of motor speech disorders will be approached from both theoretical and clinical perspectives.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6205 - AUDITORY EVOKED POTENTIALS

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to explore the normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the auditory system. Included will be an overview of normal and abnormal function, assessment, and treatment techniques. Administration and interpretation of auditory brainstem response testing will be emphasized. Clinical laboratory is required.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6206 - INFANT INTERVENTION

    [3 Credits]
    Assessment, intervention, and parental training for at-risk infants will be covered. The course will focus on the management of infants at risk and include clinical experiences in short-term neonatal intensive care, long-term infant programming, and interdisciplinary evaluations and intervention. Training will be provided in home programming, classroom and individual intervention. Parental support groups will be discussed.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6207 - INTRODUCTION TO HEARING AIDS

    [3 Credits]
    This course emphasizes hearing aid hardware, signal processing, and basic clinical procedures including electroacoustical analysis and real-ear measurement.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6208 - GERIATRIC INTERVENTION

    [3 Credits]
    The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of communication changes, communication disorders, and service delivery options from a gerontological perspective. An overview of direct services offered to communicatively impaired older adults and ancillary or support services will be given. Treatment strategies addressing environment, significant others, and associated professional services will be covered.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6210 - FLUENCY DISORDER

    [3 Credits]
    The theoretical foundations of dysfluent behavior will be reviewed. Differential diagnosis, principles of therapeutic techniques for children and adults will be studied
  
  • SPTHAUD 6211 - LISTENING

    [3 Credits]
    The listener is studied as an integral part of the verbal communication system. Theories of listening, assessment, and improvement of listening are examined. Procedures to function at maximum capacity in the verbal communication process are presented.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6212 - VOICE AND RELATED DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    This course addresses the nature, course, evaluation, and treatment of voice and related disorders in children and adults.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6214 - DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    The diagnostic process as it pertains to all speech-language pathology disorders will be presented. The course covers application of evaluation principles and methods of both formal and informal measurement in speechlanguage pathology.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6216 - AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION

    [3 Credits]
    This course will explore the assessment and treatment of persons requiring non-speech communication.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6218 - DYSPHAGIA

    [3 Credits]
    Lectures will cover anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow, abnormal physiological and anatomical conditions leading to dysphagia, and assessment and treatment of strategies for swallowing disorders.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6220 - CLEFT PALATE AND CRANIOFACIAL DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    This course provides a foundation in the symptomology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders associated with cleft palate and craniofacial syndromes. Multidisciplinary management, including medical and dental care, is emphasized.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6221 - ADVANCED HEARING AIDS

    [3 Credits]
    This course places an emphasis on selection of hearing aid parameters, verification of fit, validation of benefit, orientation to use and care, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: SPTHAUD 6207.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6222 - LANGUAGE LEARNING/ LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

    [3 Credits]
    This course covers diagnostic and management issues pertinent to older children with language and/or language learning disorders; transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary models of collaboration with teachers, special educators, related service providers, and families.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6226 - SUPERVISION IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

    [1-3 Credits]
    This course is designed for practicing clinicians or advanced master level students interested in styles and components of the supervisory process. Participation in supervisory experiences will be required, with the amount of supervision practicum dependent upon the amount of clinical experience. Permission of the department is required for enrollment.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6227 - MEDICAL AUDIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    A study of the interaction among the anatomical and physiological components of the auditory system and various medical conditions as reflected in the sound transmission characteristics of the auditory system.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6228 - MEDICAL ASPECTS OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to develop students’ familiarization with issues related to the practice of speech-language pathology within the healthcare environment. Topics will include charting, medical abbreviations, ethics, multicultural considerations, and universal precautions. Additionally, as the final course in the sequence of neurogenic communication disorders, one section will be focused on the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
  
  • SPTHAUD 6230 - SEMINARS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

    [1-3 Credits]
    This seminar will address a variety of topics in speech-language pathology. Topics may vary each semester. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6231 - AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS

    [3 Credits]
    This course reviews the anatomy and physiology of the centeral auditory pathway. The development, administration and interpretation of tests of central auditory function are presented as well as current remediation strategies. Clinical laboratory is required.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6232 - SEMINAR IN LANGUAGE DISORDERS

    [1-3 Credits]
    This seminar will address a variety of topics in language disorders. Topics may vary each semester. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6234 - SEMINAR IN SPEECH DISORDERS

    [1-3 Credits]
    This seminar will address a variety of topics in speech disorders. Topics may vary each semester. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6235 - PSYCHOACOUSTICS AND SPEECH PERCEPTION

    [3 Credits]
    The determination of psychological correlates of the physcial parameters of acoustics will be studied. The general problem of inferring sensation or perception from behavioral data utilizing psychophysical methods and decision theory will be examined.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6236 - SEMINAR IN BASIC HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROCESSES

    [1-3 Credits]
    This seminar will address a variety of topics in basic human communication processes. Topics may vary each semester. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6237 - ADVANCED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

    [3 Credits]
    This course investigates origins and applications of evoked potentials looking at early, middle, and late responses including ECoG, ABR, MLR, LAER, and edogenous (e.g., MMN and P300) potentials. Case studies and detalied analyses of wave forms are emphasized.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6247 - HEARING CONSERVATION

    [3 Credits]
    The student learns how to implement a comprehensive noise program following the OSHA guidelines. Topics include noise measurement, noise-hazards, noise-abatement, and noise-safety programs. Hearing conservation is discussed.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6273 - PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    A developement approach to the evaluation of hearing of the neonate, infant and young child will be studied. The principles and procedures for screening, testing, and monitoring the pediatric client will be presented. Laboratory.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6298 - INDEPENDENT STUDY-SPEECH PATHOLOGY

    [1-3 Credits]
    This course is geared to individual needs of students to explore an area with faculty guidance. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.
  
  • SPTHAUD 6299 - INDEPENDENT STUDY AUDIOLOGY

    [1-3 Credits]
    This course is geard to indvidual need of student to explore an area with faculty guidance. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.
 

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