Speech Sound Disorders

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with the knowledge necessary to effectively assess and provide intervention for individuals with speech sound disorders. The content of this course includes the anatomical, linguistic, cultural, and physiological basis of speech sound production; speech sound disorders of differing etiologies; phonetic transcription; culturally sensitive assessment and treatment approaches; appraisal of evidence-based treatment approaches; and discussion of power, privilege, and positionality in the field of speech, language and hearing sciences. Video examples and hands-on learning experiences will be provided to bolster student learning. Students will demonstrate their understanding through multiple modalities. By the time of graduation, all SPHS courses need to be passed with a B or better. May be repeated up to 6 credits.