SPPA 0980 Speech Laboratory for Non-Native Speakers of English (1)

Discussion/laboratory course on oral competency for non-native speakers of English. Focus on articulation of speech sounds, stress, intonation, and vocal dynamics of American English. A/B/C/NC grading only. Units will not count toward the baccalaureate degree. Can not be taken for major credit in SPPA/CSD.

SPPA 3005 Verbal American English Skills (4)
Introduces non-native speakers of English to pronunciation, rate, pausing, rhythm, and vocal variability for individual and group interactions. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of SPPA 0980 or permission of instructor.Can not be taken for major credit in SPPA/CSD.

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SPPA 3852 Survey of Speech and Language Disorders--Part I (4)
The nature of speech and language pathology. Acquisition of speech and language by children and deviations from normal speech and language patterns, e.g., disorders of language, articulation, voice, language difference in a multicultural society, and stuttering. To be taken concurrently with SPPA 3856. (F)

SPPA 3853 Survey of Speech and Language Disorders--Part II (4)
Continuation of SPPA 3852. Topics include cerebral palsy, cleft palate, language learning disabilities, aphasia, and professional ethics. Prerequisite: SPPA 3852 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with SPPA 3856. (W)

SPPA 3854 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech (4)
Study of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of the speech mechanism; respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance with emphasis on normal processes. (Sp)

SPPA 3855 Introduction to Phonetics (4)
Study of physiologic foundations of vowels, consonants, diphthongs in American English. Development of ability to transcribe phonetically speech dialects and various articulatory patterns. Three hours of auditory training in the Language Laboratory required weekly. (F)

SPPA 3856 Observation of Clinical Procedures in Communicative Disorders (1)
Supervised observations, discussions, and written critiques of speech, hearing and language diagnosis and therapy. To be taken concurrently with SPPA 3852 and SPPA 3853. CR/NC grading only. Must be taken twice. May be repeated for credit with a limit of four total units, only two of which may be applied to the major. (A)

SPPA 3859 Introduction to Audiology (4)
An overview of the profession of audiology. The anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, theories of hearing, auditory disorders, and the nature of sound. (F, W)

SPPA 3898 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 Speech Pathology major; a maximum of 2 units will be accepted toward the Speech Pathology minor. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. (A)

SPPA 3999 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.

SPPA 4852 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 4856. (Y)

SPPA 4853 Vocal Pathology and Rehabilitation (4)
Study of various functional and organic disorders, e.g., vocal nodules, spastic dysphonia, laryngeal cancer and contact ulcers. Principles and methods of intervention for vocal disorders found in adults and children. Prerequisites: SPPA. 3853, 3854, or consent of instructor. (F)

SPPA 4854 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 4855 Aural Rehabilitation (4)
The study, analysis and application of various processes for developing and improving communication skills in hearing impaired children and adults. Current basic procedures in hearing aid evaluations. Prerequisite: SPPA 3859 and 4861, or consent of instructor. (F)

SPPA 4856 Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1-5)
Development, implementation and evaluation of individualized therapy programs for clients in the Speech, Hearing and Language Clinic. Practice in report writing and oral case presentations. Prerequisite: SPPA 3852, 3853, 3855, and 4854 or consent of instructor. Each unit of clinic requires a minimum of 30 hours of client contact per quarter. (A)

SPPA 4859 Seminar in Speech Pathology and Audiology (4)
Investigation of individual research projects in speech pathology and audiology. Reports to seminar of those investigations. Prerequisite: senior standing in Speech Pathology and Audiology, or consent of instructor. (Sp)

SPPA 4861 Introduction to Audiometry (4)
Theory and application of the fundamentals of pure tone and speech audiometric procedures basic to identification audiometry and differential diagnosis of peripheral auditory disorders. Prerequisite: SPPA 3859. (Sp)

SPPA 4862 Orofacial Anomalies (4)
Anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and management of anomalous palatal conditions. Special consideration of speech therapy methods in cases of cleft palate and congenital palatopharyngeal incompetence. Case application of these procedures and appropriate counseling methods. Prerequisite: SPPA 3853. (Y)

SPPA 4863 Phonological Disorders in Children (4)
Systematic study of articulatory disorders resulting from deviant phonological rule systems; critical review of traditional tests with emphasis on innovative evaluation and treatment procedures including distinctive feature theory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Y)

SPPA 4864 Fluency Dysfunctions (4)
Theories of etiology and therapeutic approaches to stuttering and cluttering disorders in adults and children. (Y)

SPPA 4865 Language Disorders in Children (4)
Causes and treatment of language disorders in children. Students observe treatment; learn to collect and analyze language samples, and to write training programs. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (W)

SPPA 4866 Aphasia in Adults (4)
Analysis of historical and current information relating brain dysfunction and language disorders. Student observations; practice in administration, scoring, and interpretation of aphasia tests. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Y)

SPPA 4867 Introduction to Speech Science (4)
Fundamentals of sound production and transmission as related to speech. Theory of speech production, perception, acoustic and physiologic phonetics, and analysis of the acoustic properties of speech. Prerequisite: SPPA 3854, 3855, or consent of instructor. (Sp)

SPPA 4900 Independent Study (1-4)

* Enrollment in SPPA 3852 and 3853 requires concurrent enrollment in SPPA 3856.

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