It includes evaluation of studies in the field, research methodology as a clinical tool, and study of procedures used for research in speech and language.
Attention is given to research trends and foreseen needs for future research in the profession.
Use of statistical measurement devices related to professional research is integrated into class projects. A framework for organizing relevant knowledge is used, which includes a lifespan perspective, diverse causal factors, and varied multicultural influences. The course will also address qualitative and quantitative information acquired through informal diagnostic measures. Review of contemporary literature pertinent to the onset, development, persistence, and clinical management of the problem is emphasized. Students learn speech sample collection and analysis as they are applied to identifying articulatory errors and developmental phonological processes.