A difference versus disorders approach is utilized in considering phonetic, phonologic and linguistic issues. This course provides information about the processes involved in normal and disordered swallowing in children and adults. It includes a review of the anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing and the anatomic and physiologic disturbances affecting deglutition, with an emphasis on radiographic and bedside diagnostic and treatment procedures. The student undertakes a unique and innovative research, administrative, or educational project that reflects integration of content across the curriculum. A formal presentation of this project is the final step in the academic portion of the professional master's program.
Evaluation refers to the screening, assessment, and diagnosis of language and speech disorders.
Directly supervised clinical practice involves direct time spent in actual evaluation or treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse children and adults who present communication disorders. Treatment for hearing disorders may include counseling, auditory training, and speechreading, as well as speech and language services for those with hearing impairment. This provides tutorial experience following a term in which clinical difficulties have been identified as significant by a supervisor or the Clinical Coordinator. A student becomes eligible to enroll in this course if the supervisor has isolated problem areas, which compete with adequate clinical performance. Once the tutorial is recommended, the student must complete this experience prior to requesting additional clinical work or completing the program.