• SPPA 4220: Speech Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The nature and causes of developmental and acquired speech disorders across the lifespan are examined. Topics include developmental speech sound disorders, apraxia, stuttering, dysarthria, voice disorders and other disordered speech populations. Principles of assessment and remediation are introduced.Prerequisites: SPPA 3265 and 3160. (Note: 3160 was previously listed as 4160; 4160 is no longer offered but meets requirement).
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• SPPA 4240: Language Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The nature and causes of developmental and acquired language disorders across the lifespan are examined. Topics include the behavioral and linguistic characteristics of specific language impairment, intellectual disability, autism, traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere trauma, aphasia, and dementia. Principles of assessment and remediation are introduced. Prerequisites: SPPA 3265, SPPA 3160 or consent of instructor.
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• SPPA 4250: Clinical Methods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to procedures of intervention and evaluation: writing observation reports, goals and objectives, treatment notes, data collection and analysis, ASHA Code of Ethics, treatment planning, interviewing, and counseling. Clinical observation of speech-language pathology and audiology services will occur. Observer requirements (e.g., background checks, TB screen) must be met.Prerequisites: senior standing.
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• SPPA 4310: Hearing Science

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Study of 1) the nature of sound and 2) normal speech and hearing processes. Topics include characteristics of simple and complex sound, sound travel in the environment, psychoacoustics, speech perception, speech production, and analysis of sound in humans. Prerequisite: SPPA 3265or consent of instructor.
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• SPPA 4340: Basic Audiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to audiology as a profession, with primary focus on screening and diagnostic methods for the clinical evaluation of hearing loss in children and adults. Prerequisite: SPPA 3265 or concurrent enrollment.
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• SPPA 4380: Neuro Basis Comm

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies details of human nervous system, including central and peripheral nervous systems, major motor and sensory pathways and special senses. Emphasizes neurology of various communication disorders. Prerequisites: SPPA 3265 or consent of instructor.
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• SPPA 4500: Early:Lang Dev/Dis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses development of normal children's linguistic abilities. Presents concomitant motor, cognitive and social development; instructional procedures to facilitate language development; and effect of various disabilities on development of the communicative system of the child. Course cannot be substituted for SPPA 4160, 4240 or 5160. Prerequisites: minimum of junior standing and consent of instructor.
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• SPPA 4750: Rsrch Methods in Comm Dis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Deals with scientific investigation of normal, disordered, and intervention aspects of speech, language, and hearing. Topics include: evaluating and synthesizing published research, research writing, research design, and data analysis techniques. The aims are to develop writing competence within the discipline, to create research-aware clinicians, and to introduce students to research careers. Prerequisite: A statistics course.
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• SPPA 4890: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An independent study will be developed by the instructor and undergraduate student. It will consist of activities such as: conducting a small research project, assisting in a s research project, composing a systematic research review, participating in a clinical experience, or helping to develop a professional development or public awareness program. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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• SPPA 5000: Sem:Comm Disorders

  1.00 - 8.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The participation in and discussion of special problems and/or research related to speech-language, pathology and audiology. Prerequisite: B.S. degree and consent of instructor.
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