07-08 Undergrad Catalog | Communication Disorders

Undergraduate Courses

133. Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (2:2:2) F, W

Overview of communication disorders, assessment strategies, and treatments.

230. Language Science. (3:3:1) F, W

Morphology, syntax, and semantic roles in language of children and adults; uses both manual and computer-assisted methods.

320. Speech Anatomy. (3:3:1) F, W Prerequisite: PDBio 220.

Basic anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms.

330. Language Development. (3:3:1) F

Overview of how children learn language, including its relationship to cognitive, neural, and social development; language development in bilingual, minority, and handicapped persons.

331. Phonology. (3:3:1) F

Transcription and analysis of normal and disordered sound production.

334. Basic Hearing Science. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Phscs 167.

Hearing anatomy, physiology, and science.

350. Language Disorders. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: ComD 330.

Causes and characteristics of language impairment; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of language disorders.

351. Disorders of Articulation and Phonology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ComD 331.

Causes and characteristics of phonological disorders; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

421. Speech Science. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ComD 320, Phscs 167.

Laboratory investigation of scientific bases of normal and d isordered speech perception and production; for audiologists and speech language pathologists.

438. Hearing Tests and Measures. (3:3:1) F, W Prerequisite: ComD 334.

Theory and practice of auditory assessment.

442. Pediatric Audiology. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: ComD 438.

Basic principles of hearing assessment and aural habilitation in children from birth to eight years.

450. Professional Practices in Schools, Hospitals, and Clinics. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: ComD 351; 350 and 438 or concurrent enrollment.

Overview of issues related to clinical practice in public schools and other settings.

493R. Readings. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

495R. ASLP Field Experience. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Su Prerequisite: ComD faculty sponsorship.

Supervised experience in a clinical or educational service-delivery setting under the direction of a faculty member.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

544. Psychoacoustics. (2:2:1)

Advanced studies in human psychoacoustics and hearing science.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2007–2008 Graduate Catalog.