Paperwork and placement are obtained through the Winkler Center. Fall, Spring, Summer. The study of the classification, perception, physical basis and production of speech sounds, and their coarticulatory effects. This course includes broad and narrow phonetic transcription practice of typical, dialectal, developmental, and disordered speech with implications for assessment and intervention. A required field work experience which provides opportunities to observe and assist a speech-language clinician and a classroom teacher in a public school for a total of 4 full days during the semester.
Placement is the student's responsibility.
Paperwork is obtained through the Winkler Center. A study of the nature and description of speech production disorders. Introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The psycho-physics of hearing and techniques of hearing testing are covered. Emphasis is on an audiogram interpretation, case findings, and referrals.