Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

ASLS 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

ASLS 515 Foundations of Research and Writing

Introduction to graduate-level writing and research strategies. Content includes identification of problems/research topics, use of library databases and web sources, organization of content, and use of current APA style.
1

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ASLS 516 Professional Issues in SLP

Professional issues in speech-language pathology as they relate to public schools, medical settings and private practice. Topics include the legislative issues, business practices, ethics, third party reimbursement procedures and laws.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 555 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Communication

Neuroanatomy-physiology related to speech, language and hearing; neuropathologies of the central nervous system and results of neurological insult.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ASLS 563 Voice and Resonance Disorders

Etiologies and symptoms of dysphonia and laryngectomies, assessment and intervention strategies. Resonance disorders associated with cleft lip and palate and causes, including assessment and intervention in a team approach.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 567 Diagnostic Procedures: Introduction

Diagnostic principles, procedures, and materials used to assess individuals with communication disorders. Additional topics: case history, oral mechanism and interviewing techniques. Learners will perform speech/language screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 568 Diagnostic Procedures: Intermediate

Diagnostic principles, procedures, and materials used in criterion-referenced assessment of individuals with communication disorders. Learners will perform speech and language screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 569 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic principles, procedures, and materials used in criterion-referenced assessment of individuals with communication disorders in a medical setting.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 570 Rehabilitative Audiology

Theory and procedures for rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing loss.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 478 with a minimum grade of B-

Level Restriction

Include GR

ASLS 571 Speech and Hearing Science

(3 lecture, 1 lab) Laboratory required. Models of speech production and perception, measurement techniques for simple and complex signals. Lab addresses application of models of speech production and perception to experimental and clinical situations.
4

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 574 Clinical Practicum in Audiology

Perform basic audiometric testing: audiometric screening, routine hearing evaluation and impedance audiometry. S/U graded.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 580 Practicum in Rehabilitative Audiology

Habilitation/rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Includes hearing aid and/or cochlear implant management.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 583 Clinical Practicum: Introduction

Introduces students to issues related to treating individuals with speech and/or language disorders. Topics include writing treatment plans, evaluating clinical performance, working with supervisors, measuring outcomes, and risk management. S/U graded.
1- 2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 585 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate

Students improve clinical skills and learn about issues related to clinical practice, including ethics, counseling, self evaluation, treatment notes, efficacy, outcome measures, sharing information verbally and relating to diverse populations.
1- 2

Prerequisites

ASLS 583 with a minimum grade of S

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 586 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate/Advanced

Students improve their clinical skills and learn about issues related to clinical practice, including continuing education, conflict resolution, data keeping methods, technology, and clinical research.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 585 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 587 Advanced Audiology

Theory and practice of advanced techniques of audiometric assessment.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

ASLS 588 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Advanced

Students improve their clinical skills and learn about issues related to clinical practice in medical settings, including interviewing, professional liability, clinical fellowship year, leadership, and demonstrating clinical effectiveness.
2

Prerequisites

ASLS 586 with a minimum grade of C

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 592 Internship in Public Schools

Supervised full-time experience working with school children. S/U graded.
2-15

Special Notes

Instructor release required.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 15 credit hours

ASLS 594 Practicum and Advanced Topics in Audiology

Perform the full range of clinical audiological services, including special testing, hearing aid evaluations and dispensing of hearing aids.
1- 6

Prerequisites

ASLS 574 with a minimum grade of S

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 15 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

ASLS 596 Comparative Hearing and Vocal Mechanisms

The study of bioacoustics and comparative anatomy and physiology of vocal and auditory mechanisms for various taxonomic classes.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore and Junior

ASLS 597 Seminar in Animal Audiology

Study of audiological evaluation of animals with a focus on canines. Anatomy, pathology, restraint, conditioning, and behavior will be explored.
3

Prerequisites

ASLS 487 with a minimum grade of B-

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore