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• SPPA 231: Introduction to Audiology

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a survey of the etiology, symptomatology, and management of peripheral hearing problems in children and adults, a study of audiometric testing, and an investigation of the role of the parent, educator, and specialists in the total rehabilitative effort.
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• SPPA 290: ST:

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  These courses are designed to meet specific needs of groups of students or are offered on a trial basis in order to determine the demand for and value of introducing them as a part of the university curriculum.
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• SPPA 312: Speech Science

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will provide an understanding of the principles of speech production and reception. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of sound as they related to theories of voice production, the acoustic theory of speech production, linguistic organization, acoustic characteristics of the speech signal, basic instrumentation and basic research issues. Prerequisite:    SPPA113
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• SPPA 321: Communication and Aging

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introduction to the communication characteristics of older adults. Emphasis is placed on the changes in speech, language, voice, fluency, and hearing that are expected with normal aging, as well as the common disorders encountered in this age group. Students are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of these characteristics, practical techniques to compensate for resulting communication problems, and when and to whom to make referrals if further testing/therapy is needed. A service learning project will be required. Prerequisites: Advance standing of 60 credits. (Completion of an SPPA course, or a course in the Gerontology Concentration.)
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• SPPA 331: Assistive Technology for the Hard of Hearing

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will study assistive technologys role in providing expressive and receptive communication access to those with hearing disorders. Topics covered will include how hearing loss affects communication, the American with Disabilities Act, available technology, verification and validation procedures, and how to perform a needs assessment. Prerequisites: SPPA 231.
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• SPPA 335: Advanced Sign Language

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course seeks to explore advanced skills and knowledge of American Sign Language. Its purpose is to enhance and expand previously acquired sign language skills. Students will analyze and evaluate various manual communication systems and their impact on deaf culture. Advanced conversational skills will be emphasized. This course does not satisfy any SPPA major or elective requirements. Prerequisite:    SPPA131
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• SPPA 350: Advanced Speech & Language Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine the etiologies, characteristics, diagnoses, and treatments of communication disorders that are prevalent on the caseload of a speech-language pathologist. Content will include, but not be limited to, autism spectrum disorders, speech sound disorders, developmental and acquired communication disorders, and English language learners. Prerequisite:    SPPA101 AND SPPA113 AND SPPA121
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• SPPA 361: Psycholinguistics

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to familiarize students with the structure of language and linguistic phenomena. They will learn how language is processed by the brain and the bases of psycholinguistics, i.e., the acquisition, storage, comprehension and production of language. Prerequisite:    SPPA101 AND SPPA113 AND SPPA214
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• SPPA 414: Neurologic Bases of Communication

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of the neurologic control of communication, including language, speech, and hearing; and the neurologic control of swallowing. Neuropathologies associated with communication disorders and swallowing disorders are introduced. Prerequisite:    SPPA214 AND SPPA241 AND SPPA342
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• SPPA 423: Multicultural Issues

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on identification, assessment, intervention and prevention of communication disorders in diverse linguistic and cultural populations including all age groups. Prerequisite:    SPPA101 AND SPPA113 OR SPPA121 AND SOC102 OR SOC111
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