Undergraduate Course List

Undergraduate Courses

SHS 101 American Sign Language I (4) F, S

Basic receptive/expressive conversational skills; basic grammar and syntax rules. Orientation to deafness and deaf culture. Lecture, drill, practice, lab.

SHS 102 American Sign Language II (4) F, S

Further development of receptive/expressive conversation skills in ASL; finger spelling. Continued exploration of deaf culture. Lecture, drill, practice, lab. Prerequisite: SHS 101.

SHS 105 Introduction to Human Communication Disorders (3) F, S

Introduction to hearing, language, and speech problems in children and adults. Lecture, demonstration.

SHS 201 American Sign Language III (4) F, S

Continued development of fluency in ASL with an emphasis on more abstract concepts and the ability to narrate events. Lecture, discussion, drill, lab. Prerequisite with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher: SHS 102.

SHS 202 American Sign Language IV (4) F, S

Further development of fluency in ASL with an emphasis on literature, folklore, and signing narratives with multiple characters. Lecture, discussion, drill, lab. Prerequisite with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher: SHS 201.

SHS 250 Introduction to Phonetics (3) F

An introduction to English phonetics with emphasis on phonetic transcription, articulation, phonology and disorders of speech.

SHS 310 Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Speech (3) F

A noncadaveric study of anatomical systems that underlie human speech and language, including respiration, phonation, articulation and related nervous system processes. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

SHS 311 Physical and Physiological Bases of Hearing (3) F

Study of the physical characteristics of sound and of the structure and function of the human auditory system. Prerequisites: BIO 201, PHY 101.

SHS 350 Brain, Memory and Language (3) F

This course covers memory and language, and their associated brain areas, and the resulting behavioral consquences of injury and disease. Prerequisite: PGS 101 or SHS 105.

SHS 367 Language Science (3) F

Normative aspects and integration of language structure, comprehension, and production in children and adults. General Studies: SB.

SHS 375 Speech Science (3) S

Normative aspects of speech, hearing, and language. Prerequisites: SHS 310, 311.

SHS 394 Special Topics (3) Selected Semesters

SHS 401 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 402 Clinical Methods in Treatment of Communication Disorders (3) F

Principles and techniques of modifying speech and language behavior. Prerequisite: SHS 250 or equivalent.

SHS 465 Speech and Language Acquisition (3) S

Speech and language development in the normal child. Prerequisite: SHS 367 or equivalent. General Studies: SB.

SHS 470 Developmental Language Disorders (3) F

Introduction to the nature and treatment of language disorders in children. Prerequisite: SHS 465 or instructor approval.

SHS 485 Acquired Speech and Language Disorders (3) S

Introduction to acquired speech and language disorders across the lifespan. Prerequisites: SHS 250, 310.

SHS 494 Special Topics (1-4) F, S

Topics may include the following:

1. Hearing disorders.
2. Research.
3. Speech and language disorders.

May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

SHS 496 Aural Rehabilitation (3) S

Approaches to aural rehabilitation of children and adults. Introduction to educational audiology and assistive listening devices. Prerequisites: SHS 375 and 376 and 401 or equivalents.

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.