Communication Processes, Development, and Disorders.

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Instructional Method: Three hours lecture. Students will explore the nature of communication, including the components underlying the processes of speech, language, and communication. Students wilI learn the scope of practice of the professionals who serve individuals with communication, primarily speech-language pathologists and audiologists. In addition to learning the processes involved in the development of communication, students will learn the causes, nature, symptoms, and management of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Students will review clinical cases and engage with individuals of a wide age range in varied clinical settings in the form of service learning projects to become familiar with the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. REAL Area L Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Students cannot receive credit for both EDSP 225 and COSD 225.