HCD-550 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

Prerequisite: None. Students will follow the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist across the lifespan, starting with an SLP's role in childhood language development, identifying acquired injuries or medical diagnoses that may lead to cognitive-linguistic impairment, and understanding their role in geriatric diagnoses and patient-centered care. Students will be given the opportunity to view recorded clinical observations and participate in guided discussion and analysis that may be applied toward the ASHA requirement for 25 hours in clinical observation.

Credits

3