2010-2011 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Courses
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Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SPCH)
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SPCH 5A - Phonetics Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The study of the science of speech production and articulatory phonetics, phonetic transcription and speech sound discrimination. Attention focuses on the physiological characteristics of speech sounds within the structure of language.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly 5 (BH) Phonetics).
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 6 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanisms Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Structure and function of the systems involved in the production and perception
of speech including respiration, phonation, articulation, and central and peripheral
nervous systems. The importance of coordination and integration of these systems
for communication is emphasized.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 8 - Introduction to Hearing Science Semester Hours: 3
Fall
The course will describe the structure and function of the hearing
mechanism and the application of principles of physics to the
measurement of hearing. The nature of sound, perception of sound,
current theories of audition, frequency, decibels, pure tones, noise,
spectrum, psychoacoustics, binaural hearing, localization, interaural
attenuation, making, recruitment, inpedance, and acoustic reflex will
be covered.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 9, 137. (Formerly Hearing Science.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 9 - (BH) Exploring the Communication Sciences Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Basic concepts in communication science are introduced and related to disorders of speech, language and hearing. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of speech production, comprehension, auditory perception, and the cognitive and social dimensions of language. The role of professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders is introduced.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 10 - (BH, CC) Multicultural Aspects of Communication and Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course explores sociocultural influences on normal and disordered spoken
and written communication in monolingual and multilingual populations. Emphasis
is placed on understanding the role of cross-cultural communicative differences
in the perception of normal and disordered communication. Topics include: multilingualism
and multiculturalism; pidgins and creoles; gender, age and communication; social
and regional varieties of language: literacy; variation in normal and disordered
communication.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/fail basis. (Formerly Sociocultural Influences
on Spoken and Written Communication.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 14F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This
course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 14S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This
course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 100 - Independent Honors Essay-Project Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Research for the writing of a substantial essay, or the research, execution, and presentation of a creative project in the speech-language-hearing sciences. Open only to senior department majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the supervising instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Honors Essay- Project.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 101A - Experimental Psycholinguistics Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Explores issues in the perception and production of language. Students examine psycholinguistic models that describe language processing. Topics include: the organization of the mental lexicon, sentence structure, and the biological foundations of language.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 9. (Formerly 101 (BH).)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 102A - Normal Language Development Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Patterns of normal language acquisition in children are examined at different developmental levels. Aspects of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics are studied along with the cognitive, social and cultural factors that contribute to language learning and literacy. Students learn how to obtain and analyze language samples.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 9 . (Formerly Language in Child Development; SPCH 102.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 103 - Introduction to Speech Science Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Study of the physiology of speech production, the acoustic
characteristics of voice and the processes by which listeners perceive
the sounds of speech. Students gain experience with current technology
and instrumentation in the Speech and Hearing Science laboratory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 5A, 6, 9. (Formerly Speech and Hearing Science.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 131 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course provides a detailed overview of speech-language and hearing disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on articulation, fluency, voice disorders and aphasia. Theories, etiologies, and symptoms, as well as the educational and sociocultural impact of these disorders, are addressed.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 103. (Formerly Disorders of the Speech Production and Speech Perception Systems.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 132 - Disorders of Language in Childhood Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The course focuses on disruptions in phonology, morphosyntax, semantics, and
pragmatics and its impact on child development. Various clinical syndromes and
associated developmental patterns are addressed. The effect of language breakdown
on literacy achievement, academic performance and social intervention is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 5A, 101A and 102A.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 133 - Clinical Methods in Speech and Language Disorders I Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
Supervised observation, report writing and discussion of clinical methods used to evaluate and treat speech, language and hearing disorders. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical settings and service delivery models. Professional ethics and responsibilities are discussed. Students are required to document 10 hours of clinical observation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 131, 132. (Formerly 133, 134: Clinical Methods in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders I and II.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 134 - Clinical Methods in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders II Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
Supervised observation of speech-language evaluation and treatment. Emphasis is on clinical writing, including the development of treatment plans, goals and measurable objectives for a variety of communication disorders. Students are required to orally present a detailed case study and analysis of a specific communication disorder. Students are required to document 10 hours of clinical observation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 131, 132 and 133. (Formerly 134: Clinical Methods in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders I and II.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 137 - Introduction to Audiology Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Summer
This course will present an overview of the profession of audiology, and introduce undergraduate students to the principles and clinical practices of audiology. Anatomy and physiology of the ear will be introduced and basic related disorders will be reviewed. Types of hearing loss will be discussed. Audiometric procedures, including pure-tone, speech audiometry and acoustic immittance will be discussed. Basic information regarding physiological tests, such as OAE/ABR/ENG, will be provided.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Either SPCH 101A or 103 recommended.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 138 - Integrative Aural Rehabilitation Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
The ramifications of hearing loss and hearing test results as they relate to the rehabilitative needs of hearing impaired people. Techniques and technologies used in audiologic rehabilitation. Topics include: hearing aids, assistive listening devices, speechreading, auditory training, counseling, speech and hearing conversation, speech and language therapy, deaf education.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
SPCH 9 and 137. No liberal arts credit.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 150 - Independent Studies in the Speech Sciences Semester Hours: 2-Jan
Fall, Spring
Guided student research through selections assigned by the instructor for written and oral reports. Student must obtain, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will guide the research.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Special Studies in the Speech Sciences.)
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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SPCH 160 - Field Experience in Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course serves as a field experience in communication disorders provided under the guidance of an instructor and a speech-language pathologist or audiologist who will serve as the mentor in the field. Students will be exposed to the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in either a health-care or educational setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Students may accrue observation hours, but may not use experiences for clinical clock hours. Students are required to complete 28 hours of field work and meet at least four times with the instructor. TO be eligible to participate, students are required to have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a departmental GPA of 3.3 and must have completed SPCH 5A , 6 , 9 , 10 , 102A , , 131 , 137 . Grades will be based on both academic and on-site work. An on-site evaluation of “poor results in a maximum grade of C. This course may not be used toward meeting a major or minor requirement. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit.
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Fall 2025
January 2026
Spring 2026
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