Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Courses & SLPA Pathway

An overview of various speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders; factors related to the causes and severity of communication and swallowing disorders; and the professionals associated with communication and swallowing disorders, specifically speech-language pathologists and audiologists. 3 credits

An introduction to the normal acquisition of language, including the components of language, the physical, social, and cognitive bases for language, theories of language development, and how language evolves from infancy through adulthood. Cultural influences on language development will also be explored. 3 credits

Learn the terminology and its application to analyzing language samples.3 credits

The phonetic structure of the English language, its dialects and derivations; clinical application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. 3 credits

Prerequisite: Biology 101 or equivalent

Anatomical structures of the human communications system and the physiology of inter-related movement. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 285 Language Development and PCSD 307 Phonetics

The identification and evaluation of phonological and language disorders in children and adolescents, etiological factors, and basic assessment and management procedures for a culturally and linguistically diverse populations. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (may be taken concurrently)

Physics of sound; physiology of hearing; types and amounts of hearing loss; hearing evaluation: audiometry. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 307 Phonetics, PCSD 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms, and PCSD 361 Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science

This course introduces students to the theories and procedures used to provide aural re(habilitation) to individuals with hearing loss across the lifespan. Interventions aimed at minimizing the communication difficulties associated with hearing, cultural issues, early identification, early intervention, amplification options, and educational/vocational placements are discussed. Students will learn how treatment approaches are tailored to the needs of individuals and their families. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 307 Phonetics, PCSD 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms, and PCSD 361 Introduction to Audiology and Hearing Science

An introduction to speech science theory, instrumentation, and measurement. Emphasis on normal speech perception and production. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms

An overview of neurology as it relates to communication and Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 314 Phonology and Language Disorders

Class instruction related to clinical methods and practicum experience plus 25 hours field experience with a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist. 2 credits

Prerequisite: PCSD 489 Introduction to Clinical Practice

Three-credit hybrid course including instruction on the roles, responsibilities, scope of practice, professional issues, and ethics of the SLPA. Additionally, the course will cover service delivery models, intervention methods, implementation of plan of care, documentation, and collaboration with the SLP. During the course, students will complete 75 hours* in addition to their 25 hours from CSDS 489 for a total of 100 clinical clock hours. *Fulfills ASHA clinical clock hour requirement. 3 credits

This course introduces students to the nature, methods, and applications of biology. Conceptual topics include methods of biological investigation, molecular and cellular features of living things, mechanisms for the evolution and continuity of life, and ecological interactions among individuals, populations and their environment. Issues of contemporary and historical importance will be used to illustrate conceptual topics and demonstrate biology's relevance to the quality of human life and history and future of human civilizations.

This course does not meet the requirements for Biology or Liberal Studies majors.

• Biology majors must take BIOL 120 as the entry-level introductory course
• Liberal Studies majors must take BIOL 114 for the scientific reasoning pillar.

3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4 credits

A survey of basic physics principles taught from a conceptual basis. A broad survey of physics will be demonstrated in this course with such topics as mechanics, fluids, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. The course will apply basic physics principles to our daily lives.

3 lectures and one 2 hour lab period. 4 credits