Speech Language Pathology Courses
Courses
Supervised clinical practicum, first semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment in the UTEP Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. University practicum during some semesters includes participation in off-campus sites. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology
1 Credit Hour
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
4 Other Hours
Supervised clinical practicum, second semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment in the UTEP Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. University practicum during some semesters includes participation in off-campus sites. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology
1 Credit Hour
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
4 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (SLP 5101 w/B or better)
Supervised clinical practicum, third semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment in the UTEP Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. University practicum during some semesters includes participation in off-campus sites. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology
Special topics taken for elective credit. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communication.
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
This course reviews will focus on the theoretical and procedural issues involved in the assessment of treatment efficacy, effectiveness and efficiency of cognitive communication speech services. Models of evidence-based patient care and the impact on efficacious treatment will be examined. Referral, evaluation, placement procedures, treatments and treatment outcomes are examined. Ethical and legal issues in cognitive communication disorders and treatment will be reviewed. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Cognition, Cognitive Disorders
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course covers advanced assessment and intervention of aural rehabilitation of adults and children. Included is information regarding the identification, assessment and remediation of hearing loss. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Hearing Disorders, Aural Habilitation.
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Assessment and intervention of cleft lip and palate, other craniofacial anomalies, velopharyngeal dysfunction and resonance disorders, syndromes commonly associated with clefting/craniofacial anomalies. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Craniofacial Disorders, Cleft Palate.
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of SPLP
Special topics taken for elective credit. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communication
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Supervised clinical practicum, third semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment in the UTEP Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. University practicum during some semesters includes participation in off-campus sites. Keywords: Practicum, Clinic, Speech-Language Pathology.
Supervised clinical practicum, fourth semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment at an off-campus practicum site, school- or medical-based. More than one site may be assigned. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology
Supervised clinical practicum, fifth semester, in providing services for individuals with Communication Impairment at an off-campus practicum site, school- or medical-based. More than one site may be assigned. Keywords: Clinic, Speech-Language Pathology
This course focuses on the foundations of research design and methodology within the field of Communication Disorders. Special emphasis will be placed on clinical research designs such as single-subject research and evidence-based practice. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Capstone, Single-Subject Research
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the anatomical/physiological basis and clinical presentation of swallowing disorders in various populations. Principles for evaluating and managing individuals with these disorders will also be discussed. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Dysphagia
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course presents the theory, diagnosis and treatment of fluency disorders in children, adolescents, and adults focusing on stuttering. The symptomatology of stuttering, survey theories of stuttering, and examine normal versus abnormal fluency development will be discussed. The focus of the course will then turn to diagnosis of fluency disorders and differential diagnosis of stuttering and related disorders of fluency. A central focus will be placed on the design and application of appropriate treatment programs for young children, school-aged children and adults who stutter. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course will address theoretical influences, diagnosis, and intervention for language impairments in school-aged populations including aspects of both spoken and written language. Included are foundations and development of literacy in individuals with communication disorders. Literacy assessment and intervention strategies unique to those individuals are taught. Topics include multicultural issues related to language disorders in this population. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Developmental Speech/Language Disorders, Literacy.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Major Restrictions:
Restricted to majors of SPLP
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the disorders of speech and language. Speech disorders with a neuromuscular basis, in children and adults to include motor-based articulation disorders, dysarthrias and acquired apraxia of speech is included. Additionally, study of the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment of aphasia and related neurogenic disorders. Evaluation and treatment techniques will be discussed. Bilingual/multicultural aspects of neurogenic disorders are also discussed. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Speech Disorder, Language Disorder
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Focus on the definition, causes and treatment approaches for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Integration of research results with clinical practice for individuals with ASD as well as behavior management theory and strategies. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Behavior Modification.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the nature, causes and clinical management of functional and organic voice and resonance disorders found in various populations across the lifespan. Normal anatomy and physiology of the vocal and respiratory mechanism will be discussed. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Voice Disorder
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Assessment and intervention of cleft lip and palate, other craniofacial anomalies, velopharyngeal dysfunction and resonance disorders, syndromes commonly associated with clefting/craniofacial anomalies. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Craniofacial Disorders, Cleft Palate
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Special topics taken for elective credit. Keywords: Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communication
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course involves in-depth study of clinically relevant topics and research-based literature in the area of augmentative and alternative communication. The course focuses on assessment, interventions, and instructional strategies for children and adults with temporary or permanent severe communication impairments. This includes disorders of speech-language production or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of communication. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, AAC, Communication Disorder
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course focuses on bilingual English/Spanish language development and disorders. The course will also focus on the Structure of Spanish for Language Professionals via vocational applications each week. This time will be used to focus on oral language with complementary activities involving both reading and writing. Spanish proficiency is not necessary. The only requirement is the willingness to speak and/or listen to Spanish-only discussion. Group, partner, and some individual activities will be utilized. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Multilingual, Multicultural, DEI
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Thesis (0-0-3) Initial work on the thesis.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours
Thesis (0-0-3) Continous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (SLP 5398 w/P or better)
Theoretical foundations, diagnosis, and intervention for speech, language, feeding, and swallowing impairments in 0-5 populations. Multicultural issues related to communication disorders in the population are discussed. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Developmental Speech/Language Disorder, Communication Disorder, Pediatric
4 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This course will address theoretical influences, diagnosis, and intervention for language impairments in school-aged populations including aspects of both spoken and written language. Included are the foundations and development of literacy in individuals with communication disorders. Literacy assessment and intervention strategies unique to those individuals are taught. Topics include multicultural issues related to language disorders in this population. Keywords: Speech-Language Pathology, Developmental Speech/ Language Disorders.
4 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
4 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours