SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (SPA-Arts and Science)

402/502 Counseling Strategies for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (3)

Provides an understanding of counseling theory and practice as it relates to individuals with communication disorders. Consideration given to the psychological and psychosocial implications of communication disorders to individuals and their families. Prerequisite: SPA 127 or permission of instructor.

416/516 Research Design (3)

Basic principles of research in communication disorders incorporating research design and critical evaluation of clinical research in speech pathology and audiology.

422/522 Clinical Aspects - Hearing Disorders (2)

Special problems in examination, interview, evaluation, and treatment of the hearing handicapped supplemented by supervised clinical experiences in Speech and Hearing Clinic. Prerequisites: SPA 216 and 326 (or concurrent enrollment in SPA 326).

426/526 Language Disorders (3)

Etiology, diagnosis, and in-depth analysis of communication disorders in children. Prerequisite: SPA 223, 334.

427/527 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (3)

Overview of manual, graphic, and electronic systems used by individuals with severe communication disabilities.

428/528 Second Language Learning (3)

Assessment and modification of phonology and prosody as it relates to second language learning in an adult population.

435/535 Speech and Hearing Science (3)

History, current status, and future trends of the scientific aspects of speech production and reception. Prerequisite: SPA 334.

439/539 Articulation Disorders (3)

Nature, etiology, diagnosis, and remediation of disorders of articulation with involved structural and functional components. Prerequisite: SPA 334.

441/541 Speech and Hearing Therapy in Public Schools (2)

Course engenders a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the public school speech-language pathologist and educational audiologist. Prerequisite: SPA 223.

605 Speech, Language, Pathology & Audiology in School Setting (6-15)

Externship for graduate students in speech/language pathology and audiology. Full-time experience with supervision of faculty and school speech/language pathologists or audiologists in selected school districts.

620 Advanced Clinical Practice (1-8; maximum 16)

Stuttering (adults), cleft palate, aphasia, cerebral palsy, and voice, hearing, or language disorders. Principles and techniques of examination, appraisal, and treatment supplemented by supervised experiences in Miami’s Speech and Hearing Clinic and satellite clinics in the region.

621 Organic Speech Disorders: Aphasia (3)

Advanced study in causes, management, and related research of adult aphasia. Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of instructor.

622 Organic Speech Disorders: Voice Pathology (3)

Advanced study in causes, management, and research of voice disorders. Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of instructor.

623 Organic Speech Disorders: Craniofacial Anomalies (2)

Advanced study of cleft lip and palate, their bases, and their physical and psychological management. Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of instructor.

626 Organization and Administration of Clinical Programs for Communication Disorders (1)

Organization and administration of clinical programs appropriate to specific employment settings. Prerequisite: graduate standing in speech pathology or permission of instructor.

627 Child Language Disorders: Birth to Five Years (3)

Current trends of research and remediation procedures for language disorders. Individual diversity expressed in language learning through an exploration of the differing effects of various handicaps and cultural diversity. Prerequisite: SPA 226, graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

629 Organic Speech Disorders: Motor Speech Disorders (2)

Advanced study in causes, management, and related research of motor speech disorders. Prerequisite: graduate standing and approval of instructor.

631 School Age Language and Literacy (3)

Assessment and treatment of communication delays and disorders in infants, toddlers, and preschool children.

633 Phonological Strategies in Communication and Literacy Learning (3)

Reviews assessment and intervention strategies relative to the effective clinical management of persons with disorders of phonology affecting communication and literacy. Its emphasis will be in the area of treatment with over two-thirds of the course content devoted to the clinical management process.

641 Advanced Studies in Fluency Therapy (1)

Advanced study in management of fluency disorders.

651 Dysphagia, Trachs and Vents (3)

Studies in the causes, evaluation, treatment, and selected research in feeding and swallowing disorders. Prerequisite: graduate standing or approval of instructor.

660 Independent Project (1-4; maximum 8)

662 Research in Speech Pathology and Audiology (3)

Advanced studies of research and statistical data collection in the area of communication disorders. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.

671 Neurogenic Cognitive Disorders (3)

Advanced study in neuropathology, diagnosis, treatment, and research of adult neurogenic cognitive disorders. Prerequisite: graduate standing, SPA 672, and permission of instructor.

672 Neuroanatomy of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (3)

Neuroanatomy of normal speech and hearing mechanisms and current research implications for speech and hearing therapy. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.

673 Genetics & Syndromes (1)

Introduces students to basic genetic concepts, inheritance patterns, characteristics and etiology of major genetic syndromes. Provides students with brief identification, assessment and treatment options for 30 commonly encountered syndromes.

700 Research for Master’s Thesis (1-12; minimum 6, maximum 12)

711 Research In Speech Pathology (1 -12)

Students pursuing the non-thesis option may register for these hours while working on a research project; however, these hours are typically taken during the second year of the program.

720 Seminar in Speech Disorders (2; maximum 8)

Current professional problems of a selected topic explored through study of recent research, clinical literature, and individual student projects. Prerequisite: six hours in 600-level speech pathology courses.

750 Professional Field Experience (1-10; maximum 20)

Intern experiences for the advanced graduate student. Prerequisite: permission of graduate adviser and faculty sponsor.