SPPA 6000 Research Methods in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Applied research methods in the field of communicative disorders, including literature search techniques, research designs, statistical tests, and scholarly report preparation. Required individual research project and written assignment. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of graduate advisor. (F)

SPPA 6010 Advanced Speech and Hearing Science (4)
Selected topics in acoustic and physiological phonetics, speech perception and psychoacoustics with laboratory application in the analysis of normal and disordered speech and voice patterns. Prerequisites: graduate standing and/or SPPA 3854, 3855, or consent of instructor. (F)

CESPPA 6020 Advanced Vocal Rehabilitation (4)
Assessment procedures for differentiating various organic and non-organic laryngeal dysfunctions in adults and children with emphasis on the selection and application of appropriate treatment methods. Prerequisites: graduate standing; SPPA 4853 and/or consent of instructor. (W)

SPPA 6030 Clinical Organization and Management (4)
Principles and procedures underlying patient selection, appropriate placement, family counseling, and utilization of allied professions in the treatment of adults and children in clinic and school settings. Organizing, administering and supervising speech, language and hearing programs in accordance with pertinent State and Federal regulations. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Sp)

CESPPA 6040 Advanced Seminar in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders (4)
Selected topics in speech, language and hearing beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary to include recent developments in areas such as autism, bilingualism, child language disorders, deafness, fluency, evaluation and management of hearing loss. May be repeated for credit with change in course content. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. (Y)

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CESPPA 6040(a) Counseling and Psychotherapy for Speech-Language Pathologists The purpose of the course is to develop counseling, interviewing and psychotherapy skills through didactic and practical presentations. Topics include identifying ego states and feelings, developing listening skills, responding empathically, paraphrasing, using additive responses, relating to clients with respect and authenticity, identifying defensive postures, using confrontation and relaxation techniques, behavior management, and shaping group behavior in children.

CESPPA 6040(b) Multicultural Communication Disorders The purpose of this lecture-discussion course will be to provide an overview of the communication characteristics of Asian, Afro-American, American Indian, and Hispanic-American speakers. Specific attention will be given to cognitive style, language development, voice, paralinguistic features, prosodic features of speech and cultural influences on language learning. The course is intended to develop and enhance the understanding of the communication of divergent cultural populations. Differentiation will be made between normal and disordered communication.

CESPPA 6040(c) Right Hemisphere Damage, Dementia and Head Trauma
This seminar class will explore the signs/symptoms of right hemisphere disorders (RHD) and discuss the similarity and differences of RHI with aphasia, TBI and dementia. You will learn about the assessment and treatment of RHD.

CESPPA 6050 Neuropathologies in Speech and Language (4)
Seminar in the evaluation and treatment of dysarthrias and other speech, language, and voice problems associated with neuropathologies in children and adults, e.g. cerebral palsy, myasthenia and dystrophies. Prerequisites: graduate standing; SPPA 3853, 4853 and/or consent of instructor. (Sp)

SPPA 6052 Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communicative Disorders (2)
Basic principles of client treatment and management, including structuring the therapy session, designing therapy hierarchies, data collection, working with families, reinforcement, and documentation. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in SPPA 6056. (Y)

CESPPA 6054 Fluency Rounds (1) Review, discussion, and planning of fluency cases currently being evaluated and treated at the CSUEB Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic.  CR/NC grading only. May be repeated once for credit. Co-requisite: SPPA 6056.  (A)

SPPA 6056 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language and Audiology (1-5)
Development, implementation and evaluation of individualized therapy plans administered in both individual and group settings. Report writing and oral case presentations. Thirty (30) hours of patient contact per unit of credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: graduate standing; SPPA 4856 and/or consent of instructor. (A)

CESPPA 6060 Advanced Study of Language Disorders in Children (4)
Evaluation and treatment procedures applicable to clinic and classroom settings. Emphasis on the evaluation of semantic and pragmatic functions and the establishment of functional language. Prerequisites: graduate standing; SPPA 4865 and/or consent of instructor. (F)

CESPPA 6064 Advanced Seminar in Fluency Disorders (4) In-depth study of techniques for the diagnosis, management, and modification of fluency disorders, including stuttering and cluttering. Intended for individuals seeking fluency specialization. Prerequisites:  Prerequisite: SPPA 4864, 30 hours of supervised practicum in fluency disorders, or consent of instructor.  (Y)

SPPA 6066 Clinical Internship (2-6)
Field placement in supervised and approved settings such as public schools, hospitals, and community speech-language and hearing clinics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of graduate advisor. (Y)

CESPPA 6070 Augmentative/Alternative Communication-Assistive Technology for Speech-Language Pathologists (4)

Principles of augmentative/alternative communication for both children and adults. Hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for assessment, system fittings and intervention. Open to SPPA graduate students and Speech Pathology professionals. Prerequisites: SPPA 4854, 4865, or consent of the instructor. (Y)

CESPPA 6110 Advanced Audiology (4)
The theory and procedures for evaluating auditory development and function in young children and adults. Including, but not limited to, speech audiometry, immittance audiometry, and visual reinforcement audiometry. The application of test data to aural rehabilitation. Prerequisites: graduate standing; SPPA 3859, 4861, 4855 or consent of instructor. (Y)

CESPPA 6120 Amplification and Aural Rehabilitation (4)
Hearing aids and their application in the aural rehabilitation process. The history of hearing aids, current standards, regulations, and electro-acoustic real ear measures and clinical procedures for the selection and evaluation of hearing aids and ear molds. Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or consent of instructor. (Y)

SPPA 6156 Graduate Practicum in Audiologic Assessment (1-5)
Supervised clinical diagnosis of hearing disorders including history taking, test administration, data analysis, patient counseling, oral and written case presentation. Thirty (30) hours of patient contact per unit of credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of graduate advisor. (A)

CESPPA 6220 Dysphagia (2)
Principles of the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders including the anatomy/physiology of normal swallowing, the radiographic modified barium swallow, and management/treatment techniques. Prerequisites: graduate standing, SPPA 3854, 4853, and/or consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only.

CESPPA 6221 Principles of Accent Reduction (2)
Basic principles used to improve the pronunciation of non-native speakers of English. Topics include speaker attitudes and expectations, dialect diversity, phoneme contrasts, American English stress and intonation patterns, and syllable and word reduction. Open to SPPA graduate students and Speech Pathologist professionals. Prerequisites: SPPA 3855, 4863; or consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only.

CESPPA 6222 The Speech Pathologist and Cultural Diversity (2)
Lecture materials and experimental activities targeted to the speech-language pathologist and audiologist. Focus on the effects of cultural/linguistic differences on the treatment of communicative disorders. CR/NC grading only.

CESPPA 6223 Early Language Assessment and Intervention (2)
Provides information and develops skills for working with the birth to 3 population at risk for speech and language delays and/or disorders including: children of substance abuse pregnancies, premature birth, chromosomal disorders, developmental delay, and pervasive developmental disorders. Topics include characteristics of these populations, appropriate assessment procedures, family-centered services, and transdisciplinary approaches. Limited to SPPA majors. CR/NC grading only.

SPPA 6224 Issues in Ethics (2)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Code of Ethics with specific discussion on conflict of interest, the effect of managed care, and insurance reimbursement. Prerequisite: SPPA major, minor or consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only.

CESPPA 6225 Dementia (2)
Causes and management of dementia. Special consideration of speech-language clinical issues. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only.

CESPPA 6226 Traumatic Brain Injury (2)
Seminar in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive-linguistic deficits following traumatic brain injury. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. CR/NC grading only.

SPPA 6854 Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders(4)
Theory and practice in the assessment of various pathologies of speech and language. Prerequisites: SPPA 3852, 3853, 3855, or consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (F, W)

SPPA 6898 Cooperative Education (1-4)
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 4 units. Not applicable to the M.S. in Speech Pathology. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 3.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. (A)

SPPA 6900 Independent Study (1-5)

SPPA 6910 University Thesis (2-8)
Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the University in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Maximum of 8 units per student. (See also, "University Thesis Writing Guide" available in WA 859.)

SPPA 6999  Issues in Speech Pathology and Audiology (4)
Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in speech pathology and audiology. May be repeated for credit when content varies.

Courses preceded by the symbol CE are approved for continuing education. See Continuing Education.

F=Fall, W=Winter, Sp=Spring, Y=Yearly

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