Graduate 2020-2021

ASLS 615 Research in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Students will engage in systematic inquiry in audiology and speech-language pathology. This may include evaluating current research, posing research questions, formulating research designs, and developing formal research proposals.
1- 4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

ASLS 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ASLS 655 Acquired Disorders of Language & Cognition

This course describes signs and symptoms, evaluation approaches, differential diagnostic criteria, prevention, and management approaches to speech and language disorders resulting from acquired neurological dysfunction across the lifespan.
3

Prerequisites

ASLS 555 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 656 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Lifespan

In-depth study of normal and disordered deglutition in adult and pediatric populations and dysphagia diagnosis and management.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 555 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 657 Motor Speech Disorders: Lifespan

Etiologies and characteristics of motor speech disorders. Differential diagnosis and treatment of the disorders will be explored with pediatric and adult populations.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 555 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 658 Assistive Technology for Communication Disorders

Describes assistive technology (AT) applications for individuals with limited/restricted verbal communication. Emphasis on multidisciplinary assessment selection and use of low and high assistive technologies for communication and learning.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 661 Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children

Disorders of speech production in pediatric populations. Biological, cognitive, linguistic, and ethno cultural systems influencing speech production, contributing/causal factors, theories of acquisition, assessment and treatment issues.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 664 Fluency Disorders

Characteristics of fluency and fluency disorders; biological, developmental, and environmental factors contributing to fluency disorders; models of and research in fluency disorders; assessment of fluency; and, treatment of fluency disorders.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 677 Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

This course will provide a strong clinical foundation in tinnitus and hyperacusis. Theories of origin, assessment and intervention will be taught through lectures, readings and hands-on applications.
2

Prerequisites

(ASLS 711 and ASLS 712 with a minimum grade of B-)

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 682 Language Disorders in Early Childhood and Preschool

Language disorders and prelinguistic communication, infancy through preschool. Application of contemporary theory and legislative assessment/treatment for infants and children demonstrating or at-risk for social-communicative-linguistic impairments.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 684 Disorders of Language & Literacy: School-Age and Adolescent

In-depth study of impairments of oral language, reading, and written expression in school-age children and adolescents. Explores typical development, models of impairment, assessment and treatment.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

ASLS 686 Capstone in Speech-Language Pathology

This seminar provides students the opportunity to complete in-depth study of an area of evidence-based practice, design a research study in that area, and present projects to faculty and peers.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 692 Internship in Medical Settings

Supervised full-time clinical experience in diagnosis/treatment of persons with speech, language and/or hearing disorders in medical settings. S/U graded.
2-16

Special Notes

Instructor release required.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 16 credit hours

ASLS 699 Thesis: Communication Disorders

Individual original research under the direction of faculty, aimed at acquisition of research skills, appreciation of the scientific inquiry process, knowledge of scientific writing style and dissemination. S/U graded.
1- 6

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations