Communication Disorders
 

Speech Science

Speech Science
Laboratory investigation of scientific bases of normal and disordered speech perception and production; for audiologists and speech language pathologists.
COMD
421
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesCOMD 331 & COMD 334
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining COMD 421
Course Outcomes: 

Principles of Speech Production

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic principles of speech production, including acoustic and physiological aspects and their measurement.

Quantifying Speech Disorders for Treatment Outcomes

Explain principles and methods of quantifying a variety of speech disorders, based on a sound grasp of the physiologic basis of normal function, with a goal of documenting treatment outcomes.

Applying Principles for Practice

Show understanding of the application of principles from the current research literature in measuring speech performance in preparation for participating in evidence-based practice.