The course intro- duces students to the classification of research. It helps students design and conduct an original piece of research, introducing acceptable writing styles and statistical data. A course designed to provide the student with an opportunity to germinate, develop, and study a special area of interest. The student is guided by the principles of the scientific method, and collects and interprets data in accordance with these principles. This course addresses the logistics and specifics of providing speech, hearing, and language services within the educational team's multidisciplinary format.
Major consideration is given to dialectal variations with emphasis on differences versus disorders.
Multicultural education and intercultural-communication studies are featured throughout the course. Linguistics and sociolinguistics are included. All clinical practica are under the supervision of ASHA certified personnel. A review of research related to the diagnosis, nature, etiology, and treatment of articulatory disorders is also included. Signs, symptoms, and treatment and prognosis of disorders resulting form damage to specific areas of the central nervous system with emphasis on speech, language, and auditory function.