SPCH 155 Introduction to Communication Disorders
This course will provide an overview of the field of human communication. Models of verbal and nonverbal communication, and theories of speech, language and hearing development will be presented as background to understanding communication disorders. Topics include: the nature and cause of communication disorders, the role of professionals, such as speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, psychologists and others who manage treatment of disorders, and the terminology that is used by those professionals in diverse settings. This course requires 2.5 hours of observation of speech-language therapy. Speech-Pathology majors must take this course within their first year.
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