Included will be an introduction to the schools, organizations, and professional personnel involved in education of the deaf and hard of hearing at the local, state and national levels. This course provides insight into the culture of the deaf and hard of hearing. This course provides a general study of the science of hearing assessment. Practical experience in hearing assessment is required. Development of articulation is addressed.
Practical experience is required.
An introduction to the sign vocabulary, grammar, culture and communication style of the Deaf community. Included development of conversational skills in A.S.L. May be applied to Area 3.4. Advanced preparation in sign language skills and conversational and structural language situations. A study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Pathologies of these systems will be addressed.