1110 General Phonetics Laboratory (0-2)

Experience using the International Phonetic Alphabet for transcription of the speech of standard and nonstandard speakers. Co-requisite: SPLP 3110.

A beginning course in sign language, including finger spelling and the system of signed English.

Principles of speech sound production, their acoustic correlates, and their perception. Instruction in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet is included with application to communication disorders. Co-requisite: SPLP 1110.

A survey of disorders associated with the five parameters of communication: audition, articulation, voice, fluency, and language. Course includes discussion of the professional aspects of speech-language pathology and audiology.

Anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism and the nature, measurement, and psychoacoustics of sound.

The anatomical and physiological bases of speech. Emphasis is placed on respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and deglutition.

A study of disorders of articulation and phonology in children and adults including characteristics, causes, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisites: SPLP 1110 and 3312; SPLP 3110 and 3210 with a grade of "C"in each.

Theoretical foundations, diagnosis, and intervention for language impairments in pre-school populations. Multicultural issues related to language disorders in this population are discussed. Prerequisites: SPLP 3315 with a grade of "C" or better; SPLP 1110, 3110, 3210, and 3312.

Theory and chronology of speech and language acquisition with emphasis on the cognitive and physiological correlates of language as related to communication disorders. Cultural impacts on language development and usage are discussed.

Preparation of diagnostic reports, treatment plans, and other written documentation of client performance and progress. The treatment sequence, ethical decision making, universal precautions for infection prevention, and the tam approach to treatment are also discussed. Completion of 25 clock hours of supervised clinical observation. Prerequisites: SPLP 3313 and 3315 with a grade of "C" or better in each; SPLP 1110, 3110, 3210, 3312, and 3314.

The study of hearing and hearing disorders with an emphasis on the basic audiological test battery. Prerequisite: SPLP 3220 with a grade of "C" or better.

Study of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms related to speech and language. Prerequisite: BIOL 3211, BIOL 1211, and SPLP 3312, each with a grade of "C" or better.

Individual directed study. May be repeated when topic varies. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 semester hours of SPLP course work with a GPA of 3.0 and instructor approval.

Supervised practicum in audiology. Prerequisites: SPLP 3220 and SPLP 3409. Liability insurance required. Course fee required.

1100 N. Stanton, Room 201
(915) 747-8519

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Lloyd Y. Young
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: William A. Klein III
CLINICAL COORDINATORS: Jose Rivera, John Rudder, Price Stanley
PROFESSOR: Young
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Piņon, Robin-Krohn, C. Taylor, E. Taylor

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in cooperation with UTEP offers a five-year curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. This program provides the community with pharmacists who are trained to deliver a wide range of pharmaceutical services.

The Cooperative Pharmacy Program, located on the UTEP campus, is designed to facilitate access to the College of Pharmacy at Austin by providing opportunities to fulfill graduation requirements in El Paso. At present, the first two years of "pre-pharmacy" curriculum (e.g., organic chemistry, calculus, physics) is offered at UTEP. Students then apply for admission to UT-Austin and take approximately three years of classes in Austin before returning to El Paso to complete the hands-on component of their pharmacy education.

A six-year curriculum that results in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is also available through the Cooperative Pharmacy Program. Students should be aware that nationally and in Texas consideration is being given to the discontinuation of the bachelor's degree for pharmacy. If the bachelor's degree is phased out, students interested in becoming pharmacists will enter the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.

Further information about the program can be obtained from the Program Director who is located at 1100 N. Stanton, Room 291; El Paso, TX 69902 (915/747-8519) or from the University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy (512/475-9756).

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