Speech-Language Pathology
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http://www.nurse.utep.edu/slp/
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(915) 747-7250
3.- Speech-Language Pathology (SPLP) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
SPLP 3412 Neural Bases of Speech and Language (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
3500 Aural Rehabilitation (3-0)
Clinical aspects of habilitation and/or rehabilitation programs for deaf
and hard-of-hearing children and adults. Prerequisite: SPLP 3409 or
equivalent introductory course in audiology or audiometry.
3510 Gerontology and Communication Disorders (3-0)
A description of the sociological, psychological, medical, and educational
aspects of adult development and aging as they relate to communication
processes and disorders.
3520 Research Design in Communication Disorders (3-0)
Typical and single-subject designs utilized in the research of speech,
hearing, and language disorders.
3530 Differential Diagnosis of Communication Disorders (3-0)
Selection, application, and interpretation of formal and informal
assessment procedures for the diagnosis and description of speech and
language disorders. Topics include multicultural issues related to the
diagnosis of communication.
3558 Cleft Palate and Related Disorders (3-0)
Identification and treatment of speech, hearing, and language disorders
related to velopharyngeal dysfunction, cleft palate, and other craniofacial
abnormalitites.
3559 Fluency Disorders (3-0)
Theoretical foundations, diagnosis, and treatment of fluency disorders in
children and adults.
3560 Aphasia and Related Disorders (3-0)
Study of the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of aphasia
and related neurogenic disorders including traumatic brain injury, right
hemisphere syndrome, and dementia. Bilingual aspects of aphasia are
discussed.
3562 Language Disorders in School-Aged Children (3-0)
Theoretical influences, diagnosis, and intervention for language
impairments in school-aged populations including aspects of both spoken and
written language. Topics include multicultural issues related to language
disorders in this population.
3563 Phonatory Disorders of Voice (3-0)
Perceptual and instrumental identification of organic and functional
phonatory voice disorders in children and adults.
3564 Motor Speech Disorders (3-0)
Study of the dysarthrias, apraxia of speech, and dysphagia. Prerequisite:
SPLP 3412.
3565 Advanced Audiology (3-0)
Procedures utilized in diagnostic audiology to describe the type, degree,
and, whenever possible, the site of auditory dysfunction.
3567 Conservation of Hearing (3-0)
Current laws and procedures leading to effective programs in the
conservation of hearing for all age groups.
3569 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, University Clinic (3-0)
Supervised clinical practicum in providing services for individuals who are
speech and language impaired at the University Clinic. University practicum
during some semesters includes participation in off-campus sites.
Enrollment is limited. May be repeated one time for elective credit.
Liability insurance and TB clearance required. Course fee required.
Prerequisites: 21 semester hours of upper-division undergraduate course
work in communication disorders and proficient use of Standard American
oral English.
3572 Problems and Projects in Speech-Language Pathology (3-0)
Special projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit with
a change in area of emphasis.
3573 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Audiology (3-0)
Supervised clinical practicum in providing audiological services.
Enrollment is limited. Liability insurance and TB clearance required.
Prerequisite: SPLP 3565. Course fee required.
3574 Problems and Projects in Audiology (3-0)
Special projects under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once
with a change in area of emphasis.
3598 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
3599 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
Prerequisite: SPLP 3598.
6579 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, School Setting (0-0-6)
Supervised clinical practicum in providing services to the speech and
language impaired in school settings. Offered Fall and Spring semesters
only. Enrollment is limited. Liability insurance and TB clearance are
required. Prerequisites: 50 clock hours of supervised practicum; SPLP 3569
with a grade of "B" or better, SPLP 3530, and SPLP 3562.
6589 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, Hospital/Agency (0-0-6)
Supervised clinical practicum in providing services to the speech and
language impaired in hospitals and/or agencies. Enrollment is limited.
Liability insurance, TB clearance required, and CPR certification are
required. Prerequisite: 50 clock hours of supervised practicum; SPLP 3569
with a grade of "B" or better, SPLP 3530, SPLP SPLP 3560, and SPLP 3564.
