Introduction to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

3 credits · Graduate

This course will help students acquire a basic understanding of the roles of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AUDs) in working with clients with communication disorders. This course is meant to prepare students for further study in other specialized courses; thus, this course is designed to provide an introduction to issues that impact clinical practice in both disciplines/professions (e.g., communication disorders across the lifespan, socio-cultural issues, advocacy, ethics, professional practice issues, etc.). CROSSLISTED: HUCD 5130 RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students admitted to School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.