• SLPA 1506: INTRODUCTION TO PHONETICS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students learn the articulatory foundations of the description and classification of speech sounds. Students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), physiological properties of the speech mechanism, methods of transcription and dialectal variations. Students learn the auditory discrimination necessary for recording normal and disordered articulatory production. Prerequisite: Instructor approval required. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 1511: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND TREATMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are provided an overview of communication disorders, including classification, assessment and remediation of speech, language, literacy, swallowing and hearing disorders in children and adults. Students address the role of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist in educational and medical settings and examines multicultural and multilingual diversity, developmental disabilities and collaboration with educators. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1505. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 1520: VOICE AND FLUENCY

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore speech and voice production with an emphasis on improving vocal skills for effective communication. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1506. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 1600: INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY AND AURAL REHABILITATION

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to audiology, audiograms, hearing screening and hearing assessments. Students are also introduced to aural rehabilitation, and work with hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies (HAT). Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1511. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 1605: ADULT COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students examine adult neurogenic communication disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, right hemisphere disorders, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Students also identify and practice the speech and language treatment techniques used to treat these disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1511. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 1630: EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS AN

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course focuses on the study of language disorders from infancy through the preschool years.? Students will examine and demonstrate various?treatment approaches for?prelinguistic skills, emerging language,and conversational language skills. The use of language sampling as an assessment tool, intervention strategy and progress monitoring will be explored. Additional considerations addressed in this course include the interventions of various low-incidence populations, the use of indirect treatment strategies when working with caregivers, and the consideration of multi-cultural issues when providing treatment. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 2485: SLPA SEMINAR

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the essential tools and skills needed for employment and professional development as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). They learn to effectively articulate the skills acquired during their college experience when preparing their portfolios for job applications. Additionally, students will develop a post-graduation plan, incorporating financial planning and career-readiness tasks that align with and support their personal goals. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 2502. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 2500: INTRODUCTION TO AUDIOLOGY AND AURAL REHABILITATION

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to audiology, audiograms, hearing screening and hearing assessments. Students are also introduced to aural rehabilitation, and work with hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies (HAT). Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1511. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 2502: FIELD OBSERVATION II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students continue their clinical observation of practices and procedures in speech-language pathology as preparation for clinical fieldwork. Observations can occur in diverse settings, including educational institutions, medical facilities, assisted living centers, private clinics, and assigned online observations.?Students are required to complete a total of 12 hours of observation across these settings. Additionally, they will write observation reports, develop lesson plans and treatment session objectives, draft SOAP notes, and engage in data collection activities. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 1502 or instructor consent. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• SLPA 2503: SLPA SEMINAR

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students explore the roles and responsibilities of the SLPA. Students explore tools and skills necessary for employment and professional development as an SLPA. Prerequisite: Completion of SLPA 2502. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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