SLP 180 Survey of Speech and Language Disorders

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides an overview of the profession of speech language pathology. Describes the nature of various speech, language, voice and hearing function and associated disorders. Covers communication development milestones. Includes the training, scope, and practice of a speech language pathologist and a speech language pathology assistant.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Review and explain the scope of practice of speech language pathology and the specific areas of Voice, Fluency, Articulation and Swallowing
Differentiate between the role,scope of practice, training, and licensing of a speech-language pathologist and a speech-language pathology assistant.
Identify associated professionals that may be part of multi-disciplinary teams
Explain the sequence of Language Development Milestones
Review and identify specific Childhood and Adult Language Impairments
Summarize types of Speech Sound Disorders
Differentiate between a langauge disorder vs a language difference

Content Outline

Careers in the field of speech-language pathology and related professions
Scope of Practice in Speech -Language Pathology and all included areas
Language Development Milestones
Childhood and Adult Language Disorders
Speech Sound DIsorders
Language Disorders vs Language Difference and Cultural Implications