An introduction to communication sciences and disorders; a survey of th bases of normal speech, language and hearing ability, major forms of communicative disorders and their treatment.
Courses Offered in Fall 2015
HESP300: Introduction to Psycholinguistics
An introduction to current theories of language and an investigation of their relationship to human communication behavior. Survey of the experimental literature relating to this question.
HESP311: Anatomy, Pathology and Physiology of the Auditory System
Gross anatomy of the ear and pathways for transmission of sound energy through the peripheral and central auditory system. Causes, development and effects of pathological conditions contributing to temporary or chronic hearing impairments.
HESP400: Speech and Language Development in Children
Analysis of the normal processes of speech and language development in children.
HESP406: Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults
Survey of the dysarthrias and aphasias in adults from an interdisciplinary point of view.
HESP407: Bases of Hearing Science
Fundamentals of hearing, including the physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of peripheral and central auditory nervous system, psychophysical procedures used in measurement of auditory sensation and perception, and topics in psychological acoustics.
HESP411: Introduction to Audiology
An introduction to the field of audiology. Evaluation and remediation of hearing handicaps.
HESP600: Instrumentation in Hearing and Speech Sciences
Instrumentation in hearing and speech sciences.
HESP606: Basic Hearing Measurements
Theoretical principles, methodology, and interpretation of routine audiometric tests, including pure tone, speech, and acoustic immittance measures. Modification of procedures for special populations. Equipment calibration and mass hearing screening programs.
HESP612: Fluency Disorders
The nature of fluency disorders. Principles, methods and procedures for the clinical management of fluency disorders in children and adults.
HESP630: Electrophysiological Measurements
Principles and techniques of physiological and electrophysiological measures of the audio-vestibular mechanisms.
HESP700: Hearing Aids
Principles, methods and procedures for selection, fitting, calibration and management of amplification systems for hearing-impaired children and adults.
HESP702: Diagnostic Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology
Diagnostic tools and methods in the analysis of speech-language disorders in children and adults.
HESP710: Industrial and Environmental Noise Problems
Evaluation and control of noise hazards. Effects of noise on man. Medico-legal aspects of noise-induced hearing impairment.
HESP712: Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies
Comprehensive presentation of cochlear implant design and processing, medical/surgical aspects, evaluation, programming, outcomes in children and adults, and post stimulation care. The role of the audiologist as a member of the cochlear implant team will be emphasized. Current and emerging trends in other implantable technologies also will be covered.
HESP722: Psychoacoustics
Auditory perception and auditory processing in normal and impaired hearing.