Graduate Courses

Graduate Courses

SHS 501 Introduction to Audiology (3), F

Introduces hearing disorders and the purposes and procedures for basic clinical tests of auditory function. Credit is allowed for only SHS 401 or 501. Prerequisites both SHS 311 and 376, or only instructor approval.

SHS 502 Differential Diagnosis for Audiology (4), F

Differential diagnosis of cochlear and retrocochlear disorders, and assessment of vestibular system three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite SHS 401 or 501 or equivalent.

SHS 504 Hearing Aids (4), S

Operation, application and fitting of amplification devices for the hearing impaired three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite SHS 401 or 501 or equivalent.

SHS 508 Pediatric Audiology (3), F

Audiologic assessment, screening and development considerations for infants and young children. Prerequisite SHS 401 or 501 or equivalent.

SHS 511 Auditory Perception by the Hearing Impaired (3), F

A study of how and why sensorineural hearing loss alters the perception of sound. Prerequisite SHS 376 or instructor approval.

SHS 512 Topics in Medical Aspects of Speech-Language Pathology (3), F

Correlation of history and physical findings with pathologic physiology and test results in speech and hearing abnormalities.

SHS 515 Audiologic Instrumentation and Calibration (3), F

Electronic instruments used to produce, modify and measure characteristics of sound. Measurement standards and methods for calibration of audiologic equipment Lecture, lab. Prerequisite SHS 401 or 501 or equivalent.

SHS 516 Auditory Evoked Potentials (4), S

Continuation of SHS 502, including electrophysiologic assessment of peripheral and central auditory nervous system. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite SHS 502.

SHS 524 Counseling in Communication Disorders (3), SS

Teaching graduate level clinicians how to counsel families with communication problems and to identify and implement self-care strategies in their practice.

SHS 545 Speech Perception by the Hearing Impaired (3), F

Speech perceptual problems of the hearing impaired including those who have cochlear implants. Prerequisite SHS 375 or instructor approval.

SHS 552 Otoacoustic Emissions as a Diagnostic Tool (3), F

Study of the types of otoacoustic emissions, their theoretical implications and application to clinical diagnostics. Lecture, discussion, lab. Prerequisite SHS 376 or instructor approval.

SHS 555 Cochlear Implants (3), S

Current status of cochlear implant research and development. Prerequisites SHS 504 and 545 or instructor approval.

SHS 565 Speech and Language Acquisition (3), S

Speech and language development in the normal child. Prerequisite SHS 367 or equivalent.

SHS 567 Neural Bases of Communication Disorders (3), F

Neuroscience and its application to matters of normal and disordered communication. Pre- or corequisite: SHS 310 or equivalent.

SHS 570 Communication Disorders and Multicultural Populations (3), S

Study of racial and ethnic biases and the communication behaviors and disorders in various cultural groups.

SHS 571 Augmentative Communication and Language Programming (3), S

Focus on individuals across the age span who are, or who are at risk for being, unable to communicate with spoken language. Lecture, lab.

SHS 572 Language Assessment and Intervention in Infants and Toddlers (3), F

Focus on the birth to five-year-old population who are at risk for or have communication and language disabilities. Prerequisite SHS 470 or equivalent.

SHS 573 Language Assessment and Intervention with School-Age Populations (3), S

Focus on later language development, linguistic demands of academic settings, assessment and intervention strategies for older children and adolescents. Prerequisite SHS 565 or equivalent.

SHS 574 Management of Low Incidence Communication Disorders (3), F

Phenomena, etiology, assessment and theories of stuttering are presented, followed by various treatment procedures for children and adults who stutter. Prerequisite SHS 431 or equivalent.

SHS 575 Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders (3), F

Assessment and treatment of acquired neurolinguistic impairment. Prerequisite SHS 567.

SHS 576 Neuromotor Speech Disorders (3), S

Evaluation and treatment of the dysarthrias and apraxia of speech. Emphasis on acquired adult disorders.

SHS 577 Autism (3), S

Overview of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including current research regarding identification, diagnosis, intervention, and educational programming.

SHS 578 Disorders of Voice (3), S

Communication disorders related to dysfunction of the phonatory and resonance systems of voice production, assessment and treatment. Prerequisite SHS 310 or instructor approval.

SHS 579 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Across the Lifespan (3), F

Focus on individuals across the age span who have feeding and/or swallowing disorders. Assessment and treatment strategies are presented. Prerequisite SHS 567

SHS 580 Clinical Practicum (1–6), F, S, SS

Supervised practicum in audiology or speech-language pathology. One hour staffing and three hours of client contact per week per hour of credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites instructor approval; student must not have provisional admission status.

SHS 581 Right Hemisphere Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Dementia (3), F

Study of the nature, characteristics and clinical management of cognitive and communicative impairments accompanying right hemisphere damage, traumatic brain injury and dementia. Prerequisite SHS 567.

SHS 582 Differential Diagnosis of Communication Disorders (3), S

SHS 584 Internship (1–6), F, S, SS

Off-campus directed experiences in audiology or speech-language pathology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites SHS 580; student must consult with coordinator before registration.

SHS 585 Articulation and Phonology: Assessment and Intervention (3), S

Assessment and treatment of developmental articulation and phonological disorders. Prerequisites SHS 250 and 310 or equivalents.

SHS 587 Language Assessment and Intervention in Preschool Children (3), S

Assessment and treatment of developmental language disorders.

SHS 588 Spanish Language Acquisition (3), F

Spanish language development in monolingual and bilingual populations, including impact of literacy and education in speech and language performance across the life span.  Prerequisite: Knowledge of Spanish or instructor approval.

SHS 591 Seminar (3), F, S, SS

Selected topics regularly offered:

• Autism and pervasive language disorders.
• Multiple-handicapped child.

SHS 596 Aural Rehabilitation (3), S

Approaches to aural rehabilitation in children and adults. Introduction to educational audiology and assistive listening devices. Prerequisite SHS 401 or 501 or equivalent.

SHS 597 Bilingual Language Assessment and Intervention for Speech-Language Pathologists

Speech and language assessment and intervention with bilingual populations and speakers of languages other than English across the life span.

SHS 792 Research (1–12), N

SHS 799 Dissertation (1–15), N

Notes

1. F=fall, S=spring, SS=summer session.
2. Some courses may be cross-listed, as they may be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit. Please consult with your advisor, and check the current schedule of classes for those courses.
3. It is recommended that students check the current ASU Schedule of Classes, since there may be changes that are not reflected here.