Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Speech and Hearing Sciences (SP H)  Department Info

SP H 199 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 207 -- Survey of Human Communication and Its Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  The role of hearing, language and speech processes in human communication and its disorders is covered through readings, lectures, and observations in laboratories and clinics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 261 -- Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism  (4 units)
Description:  This course is part I of a two-semester sequence that covers the anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism for human communication. However, the courses are designed to stand alone, such that students could elect to take only one or the other of the courses without difficulty. This course will provide basic anatomy and physiologic information concerning the respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal airway subsystems as they pertain to speech production for human communication.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104).
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Natural Sciences.
Typical structure:  3 hours laboratory, 3 hours lecture.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 262 -- Neurobiology of Communication  (3 units)
Description:  This course focuses on the role of the central nervous system in human communication. The study of brain anatomy and physiology is approached from the perspective of how neurological systems support speech, language, and hearing and how breakdowns in these systems disrupt aspects of communication.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 103, 104).
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Natural Sciences.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 267 -- Acoustics for the Speech and Hearing Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  This course will cover the basic principles of acoustics and speech acoustics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  MATH 110.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 270 -- Scientific Thinking in Speech and Hearing Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills in the speech and hearing sciences. The main goals are to teach basic skills for critically evaluating research and implementing an experiment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 282 -- Biology of Sensation  (3 units)
Description:  Touch, hearing, vision, olfaction and taste are examined to illustrate scientific methods in biology, development of science in a social context and sensory phenomena in health and disease.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104).
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Natural Sciences.
Identical to:  NRSC 282; NRSC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 310 -- Family Health and Deafness  (3 units)
Description:  An ecological framework organizes study of individual family and societal response to deafness/hearing impairment occurring across the lifespan (infants-elders).
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (INDV 101, 102, 103).
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.
Identical to:  NURS 310; NURS is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 340 -- Language Science  (3 units)
Description:  Core features of language are identified and integrated into a model of language that is applicable to first and second language acquisition and language disorders. Topics may include: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 341 -- Language Development  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to theory and research on language development, with emphasis on word learning and grammatical development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  PSYC 101 or INDV 101.
Identical to:  LING 341; LING is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 367 -- Phonetics  (3 units)
Description:  Scientific study of speech sounds; articulatory phonetics, transcription, normal and disordered speech.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

SP H 380 -- Hearing Science  (4 units)
Description:  This course introduces the auditory system and is organized around lectures and laboratory-demonstration sessions that address (a) physical properties of sound; (b) anatomy and physiology of the ear and related structures; and (c) basic information about auditory perception.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 392 -- Directed Research  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 420 -- Cognitive Neuroscience of Hearing  (3 units)
Description:  The cognitive and neural systems underlying the perception of speech, music and other complex sounds are examined in a multidisciplinary framework. Topics include representation of complex sounds in the auditory system and effects of language and music experience.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  A course in research methods.
Identical to:  PSYC 420.
May be convened with:  SP H 520.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 441 -- Language Acquisition  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and processes of first language acquisition described in relation to children's social and cognitive development; first language acquisition processes compared and contrasted to child and adult second language acquisition and language disorders.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 340.
Identical to:  PSYC 441.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 454 -- Audiologic Rehabilitation-Lifespan  (3 units)
Description:  Issues concerning amelioration of the effects of hearing loss on infants, children, adults and the elderly will be presented. Special topics include speech and language development, educational implications, and social and emotional consequences.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 483R.
May be convened with:  SP H 554.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 458 -- Clinical Studies: Speech-Language Pathology  (1-3 units)
Description:  Under supervision, students carry out prescribed intervention programs and conduct evaluation of children and adults. Students participate in weekly staffings and clinical problem-solving.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 341. Open to senior majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SP H 558.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 459 -- Clinical Studies: Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  Under supervision, students assess hearing impairments, formulate objectives, and carry out remedial programs with emphasis on the application of research data and current technology to clinical treatment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 483. Open to majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SP H 459.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 460L -- Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation Laboratory  (1 unit)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 460R.
May be convened with:  SP H 560L.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 460R -- Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation  (2 units)
Description:  Consideration of some common and specific instruments and methods employed in speech and hearing laboratories and clinics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 280
May be convened with:  SP H 560R.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 464 -- Cultural Diversity: Speech Pathology and Audiology Relevance  (3 units)
Description:  The course focus is on (a) understanding the components of culture, its impact on communication and disability, stereotyping and prejudice, and conflict and (b) building intercultural skills that will make students better health care providers.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 564.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 468 -- Speech Perception  (3 units)
Description:  This course will introduce scientific evidence for the perception of vowel and consonant sounds, classical and modern theories of speech perception, development (emergence) of speech, and the effect of disorders on the ability to perceive speech.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 267, LING 314 or equivalent
Identical to:  PSYC 468, LING 468.
May be convened with:  SP H 568.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 470 -- Introduction to Stuttering  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basic skills for understanding, assessing, and managing stuttering in children and adults.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  senior status.
May be convened with:  SP H 570.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 471 -- Articulation Disorders and Therapies  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers the etiology, assessment, and treatment of phonological/articulation disorders in children.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 340, SP H 367, SP H 473.
May be convened with:  SP H 571.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 473 -- Pediatric Communication Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  The study of child disordered communicative processes. Consideration is given to signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course, and developmental-academic-social impact. Principles of assessment and intervention are highlighted.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 261. Open to majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 477 -- Adult Communication Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  The study of adult disordered communicative processes. Consideration is given to signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course, and vocational-social impact of these disorders. Principles of assessment and intervention are highlighted.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 261.
May be convened with:  SP H 577.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 478 -- Speech Technology  (3 units)
Description:  Topics include speech synthesis, speech recognition, and other speech technologies. This course gives students background for a career in the speech technology industry.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Coursework in Phonetics (LING314 or LING515 or SP H267) or a background in programming (such as a 100 or 200 level course from the computer science dept).
Identical to:  LING 478; LING is home department.
May be convened with:  SP H 578.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 483L -- Laboratory in Principles of Audiology  (1 unit)
Description:  This laboratory provides hands-on experience in support of the content areas taught in SP H 483, Principles of Audiology. Concurrent enrollment is required.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 280, SPH 483.
May be convened with:  SP H 583L.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SP H 483R -- Principles of Audiology  (3 units)
Description:  Basic principles and techniques of audiological testing, etiologies of hearing impairment, and intervention strategies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 280.
May be convened with:  SP H 583R.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SP H 486 -- Pediatric Audiology  (3 units)
Description:  Study of the development and disorders of the auditory system; audiometric evaluation and differential diagnosis in infants and children; psychological, auditory, and educational aspects of the habilitation of aurally handicapped children.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 280, SP H 483.
May be convened with:  SP H 586.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 492 -- Directed Research  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 496A -- Clinical Observation and Analysis  (1 unit)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 472, SP H 473, SP H 483.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 499 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 500 -- Introduction to Research Methods in Speech and Hearing Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  Study of measurement and research design and their application in research and professional practice.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 501 -- Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology  (1 unit)
Description:  Professional practice issues including certification, licensure, supervision, quality control, ethics, federal and state legislation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 502 -- Principles of Neuroanatomy  (4 units)
Description:  Cellular elements and recognized subsystems of the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on general principles of neuroanatomical organization and their functional significance.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  8 units of biological laboratory science, CBA 401; PSYC 302, PSIO 480 desirable. Consent of instructor.
Identical to:  PSYC 502; PSYC is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 510 -- Counseling Techniques in Communication Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to counseling the communication handicapped and their families.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 512 -- Evaluation Process in Speech-Language Pathology  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed to introduce graduate students to evaluation principles, strategies, and tactics in speech-language pathology. The focus will be on the understanding of generic principles and practices rather than delineation of protocols for various disorders.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 520 -- Cognitive Neuroscience of Hearing  (3 units)
Description:  The cognitive and neural systems underlying the perception of speech, music and other complex sounds are examined in a multidisciplinary framework. Topics include representation of complex sounds in the auditory system and effects of language and music experience. Graduate-level requirements include an in class presentation on a particular topic within the cognitive neuroscience of hearing and the creation of a summary document on their topic for a webpage providing information on Auditory Cognitive Science.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  A course in research methods.
Identical to:  PSYC 520.
May be convened with:  SP H 420.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 541 -- Language Acquisition  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and processes of first language acquisition described in relation to children's social and cognitive development; first language acquisition processes compared and contrasted to child and adult second language acquisition and language disorders. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper/project on a selected topic relevant to the course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 541.
May be convened with:  SP H 441.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 544 -- Adult Language Disorders: Aphasia & Right Hemisphere Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to provide the requisite knowledge for understanding, assessing, and treating language impairments associated with focal lesions to the left or right hemisphere.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 545B -- Adult Language Disorders: Dementia and TBI  (2 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to provide the requisite knowledge about dementing diseases and traumatic brain injury for understanding associated communication disorders, techniques for assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 552 -- Language Disorders in School Age Children  (3 units)
Description:  The nature and treatment of language disorders in children from grades K-12; relationships between language and learning disabilities; social skills, cognitive function; assessment and treatment strategies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 341.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 554 -- Audiologic Rehabilitation-Lifespan  (3 units)
Description:  Issues concerning amelioration of the effects of hearing loss on infants, children, adults and the elderly will be presented. Special topics include speech and language development, educational implications, and social and emotional consequences. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 454.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 555 -- Developmental Language Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  Preschool-level. Competency-based approach (treatment, assessment, and evaluation) to autism, specific language impairment, and mental retardation with attention to children learning English as a second language. Case study focus.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 341.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 557 -- Dysphasia  (3 units)
Description:  This course will cover normal anatomy and physiology of swallowing, disorders of swallowing, and assessment and treatment of dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in infants to adults.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 558 -- Clinical Studies: Speech-Language Pathology  (1-3 units)
Description:  Under supervision, students carry out prescribed intervention programs and conduct evaluation of children and adults. Students participate in weekly staffings and clinical problem-solving. Graduate-level requirements include independent planning of treatment programs, completion of clinical progress reports, and formulation of evaluation reports as needed. Clinical research designs are also considered.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SP H 458.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 559 -- Clinical Studies: Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  Under supervision, students assess hearing impairments, formulate objectives, and carry out remedial programs with emphasis on the application of research data and current technology to clinical treatment. Graduate-level requirements include clinical progress or evaluation reports.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SPH 589L, SP H 589R. Open to majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 18 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SP H 459.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 560L -- Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation Laboratory  (1 unit)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 460L.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 560R -- Speech and Hearing Science Instrumentation  (2 units)
Description:  Consideration of some common and specific instruments and methods employed in speech and hearing laboratories and clinics. Graduate-level requirements include a project on a selected topic.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 460R.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 562A -- Anatomy and Physiology of Auditory and Vestibular Systems  (3 units)
Description:  The overall intent of this course is to give the student an insight into anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of auditory and vestibular systems.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 562B -- Psychophysical Acoustics  (3 units)
Description:  The overall intent of this course is to give the student an insight into the manner in which the human organism interacts on a subjective or psychological level with auditory stimuli on the physical level. The course encompasses descriptions about psychoacoustical methods, signal detection theory, intensity processing, frequency processing, pitch perception, binaural hearing and temporal acuity.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 562L -- Laboratory in Psychoacoustics  (1 unit)
Description:  This laboratory will provide students with experiences in the measurement of common auditory phenomena such as difference limen, loudness and speech perception.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 562B.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 564 -- Cultural Diversity: Speech Pathology and Audiology Relevance  (3 units)
Description:  The course focus is on (a) understanding the components of culture, its impact on communication and disability, stereotyping and prejudice, and conflict and (b) building intercultural skills that will make students better health care providers. Graduate-level requirements include preparation of a literature based paper on cultural diversity effects on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with a communication disorder.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 464.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 565 -- Acoustics for the Speech and Hearing Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  This course will cover the basic principles of acoustics and speech acoustics. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) will also be introduced throughout the course. The final portion will address phonetic transcription.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 567 -- Preclinical Speech Science  (3 units)
Description:  Systematic examination of current experimentation and research in speech as motor behavior, with emphasis on physiological investigations of normal respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation; critical evaluation of research design.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 567.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 568 -- Speech Perception  (3 units)
Description:  This course will introduce scientific evidence for the perception of vowel and consonant sounds, classical and modern theories of speech perception, development (emergence) of speech, and the effect of disorders on the ability to perceive speech. Graduate-level requirements include more extensive reading.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 568, LING 568.
May be convened with:  SP H 468.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 570 -- Introduction to Stuttering  (3 units)
Description:  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the basic skills for understanding, assessing, and managing stuttering in children and adults. Graduate level requirement includes a final paper that discusses models of treatment outcome evaluation based on a summary and synthesis of the journal readings for the homework assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 470.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 571 -- Articulation Disorders and Therapies  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers the etiology, assessment, and treatment of phonological/articulation disorders in children. Graduate-level requirements include a presentation on assessment and a presentation on treatment and present both to class. Graduate students will also complete a research paper and present their findings to the class.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 471.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 572 -- Voice Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  Etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy for disorders of voice; speech for the laryngectomized.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 567.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 574 -- Cleft Palate, Other Craniofacial Disorders, and Communication  (3 units)
Description:  Communication disorders associated with cleft palate and other craniofacial defects. Speech assessment, evaluation and treatment; survey of dental and surgical services.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 471L or SP H 471R.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 575 -- Neuromotor Speech Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  Nature, cause, evaluation, and management of neuromotor-based speech disorders in children and adults.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 567.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 576 -- Communicative Aspects of Aging  (1 unit)
Description:  Hearing, speech, voice, and language changes in the elderly caused by aging and disease. Emphasis on management of these problems.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  GERO 576.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 577 -- Adult Communication Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  The study of adult disordered communicative processes. Consideration is given to signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course, and vocational-social impact of these disorders. Principles of assessment and intervention are highlighted. Graduate-level requirements include completion of an additional paper/project assigned by the professor.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 477.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 578 -- Speech Technology  (3 units)
Description:  Topics include speech synthesis, speech recognition, and other speech technologies. This course gives students background for a career in the speech technology industry. Graduate students will do extra readings, extra assignments, and have an extra presentation. Their final project must constitute original work in a speech technology (UGs may do a literature review).
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  LING 578; LING is home department.
May be convened with:  SP H 478.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 580 -- Occupational and Community Audiology  (2 units)
Description:  Hearing conservation in industry, schools, and the community; auditory and non-auditory effects of noise, noise assessment, control, and protective procedures.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 581A -- Amplification I  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to the principles of personal amplification systems and assistive listening devices. Techniques for assessment, treatment planning, selection, fitting, verification and validation of hearing aids will be included.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 581B -- Amplification II  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced techniques for assessment, treatment planning, selection, fitting, verification and validation of hearing aids and assistive listening devices for adults and children.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 582A -- Disorders of Hearing and Balance  (3 units)
Description:  This course will provide general information about the medical aspects of hearing impairment and to review the clinical implications of hearing disorders. Consideration of special auditory tests involved in the differential diagnosis of aural pathologies will be discussed.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 583L -- Laboratory in Principles of Audiology  (1 unit)
Description:  This laboratory provides hands-on experience in support of the content areas taught in SP H 483, Principles of Audiology. Concurrent enrollment is required. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 483L.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SP H 583R -- Principles of Audiology  (3 units)
Description:  Basic principles and techniques of audiological testing, etiologies of hearing impairment, and intervention strategies. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper/project on a selected topic relevant to the course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  graduate standing.
May be convened with:  SP H 483R.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SP H 585 -- Audiologic Habilitation: Children  (3 units)
Description:  Amplification, room acoustics, auditory and visual processing, evaluation and remedial programming for children with mild to moderate hearing impairment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 483.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 586 -- Pediatric Audiology  (3 units)
Description:  Study of the development and disorders of the auditory system; audiometric evaluation and differential diagnosis in infants and children; psychological, auditory, and educational aspects of the habilitation of aurally handicapped children. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper and/or project on a selected topic.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SP H 486.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 587 -- Laboratory in Hearing Aids and Audiologic Rehabilitation  (1 unit)
Description:  Assessment of rehabilitation need, treatment planning, hearing aid candidacy, verification, orienation and validation will be included.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $25.
Prerequisite(s):  open to audiology graduate majors only. Consult instructor before enrolling.
May be repeated:  for a total of 3 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 588A -- Physiological Evaluation of the Auditory System  (3 units)
Description:  Didactic and practical instruction in physiological measures of the auditory system employed in clinical settings. Topics include: otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, and auditory evoked potentials from the brain stem.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 588B -- Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Balance System  (3 units)
Description:  Didactic and practical instruction in physiological measures of the vestibular system exployed in clinical settings. Topics include: electronystamography, oculomotor assessment, benigh paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 588C -- Electrophysiology of Auditory Perception and Cognition  (2 units)
Description:  The physiological bases of auditory evoked potentials recorded from cortex and their uses in hearing, speech, language and cognitive neuroscience research and clinical applications.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 588L -- Laboratory in Electrophysiology  (1 unit)
Description:  Laboratory exercises in clinical electrophysiological evaluation of the auditory and vestibular systems. Topics include auditory and vestibular evoked potentials and electronystagmography.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Concurrent registration, SP H 588A, SP H 588B.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 589L -- Laboratory in Advanced Audiologic Evaluation  (1 unit)
Description:  This laboratory provides skills for working with hearing aids.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 589R -- Advanced Audiologic Evaluation  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and techniques of administering and interpreting the comprehensive audiologic evaluation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 595A -- Current Problems in Speech Science  (1 unit)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 5 times (maximum 6 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596A -- Experimental Phonetics  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596B -- Clinical Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596C -- Hearing-Physiology and Psychophysics  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596D -- Language and Language Disorders  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596E -- Speech Pathology  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596G -- Cochlear Implants  (2 units)
Description:  The methods for determining cochlear implant candidacy and for measuring outcomes from implantation will be emphasized along with in-depth consideration of implant technologies.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 596I -- Research Forum in Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  This seminar is an open forum for discussion of the research projects that are completed by students during their third year of the Doctor of Audiology program. Each student will report on his or her individual project and these will be discussed during the weekly seminars.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 596J -- Business Aspects of Audiology  (2 units)
Description:  This course will familiarize students with current private practice models; short and long term business plan design and general accounting. Students will also be exposed to contract negotiations, current health care policy, third party reimbursement, and marketing.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Summer.

SP H 596K -- Imaging Technologies in Speech and Hearing Sciences  (2 units)
Description:  This course will focus on how neuroimaging is informing basic and applied issues in the field. The primary emphasis will concern application of neuroimaging with a secondary emphasis on how neuroimaging techniques work, and their strengths and limitations for studying the brain.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 596L -- Aging and the Auditory System  (1-3 units)
Description:  Effects of aging on the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, auditory and vestibular function and special issues related to rehabilitation with elderly hearing impaired individuals.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 596M -- Tinnitus  (1 unit)
Description:  This course examines the causes and treatments of a common perceptual experience often associated with hearing loss. Causes, assessments and treatments are discussed. Effective counseling, referrals, and personality assessments are reviewed.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 4 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SP H 596N -- Educational Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology  (2 units)
Description:  This course covers roles and responsibilities of an educational audiologist and speech-language pathologist; identification and assessment practices, central auditory processing disorders, amplification and assistive listening devices, aural rehabilitation, case management, and hearing conservation.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SP H 597A -- Supervision in Speech and Hearing  (1 unit)
Description:  This course will develop an awareness of organizational theories for motivation and leadership to increase productivity and professional growth. Techniques in supervision such as setting objectives and collecting data, maximizing feedback and conferencing will be discussed.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SP H 597B -- Professional and Legal Issues in Audiology  (1 unit)
Description:  Topics to be discussed in this workshop includes professional ethics, certification, licensure, scope of practice, and hearing aid regulations along with ADA and IDEA components.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 597C -- Cerumen Management  (1 unit)
Description:  The physiology of the outer ear will be reviewed with an emphasis on safety and contraindications to cerumen removal. Various methods of cerumen management will be discussed and demonstrated. Laboratory activities will allow students to become proficient in such methods.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SP H 597H -- Human Neuroanatomy  (1 unit)
Description:  This course provides an overview of the gross and sectional anatomy of the human brain and is designed to complement PSYC 502, Principles of Neuroanatomy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, PSYC 502.
Identical to:  PSYC 597H; PSYC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 599 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 649 -- Survival Skills and Ethics  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. It provides information and experiences that will aid in successful "survival" during the graduate-student years and those following graduation. Topics include effective speaking and writing, grantspersonship, mentoring, teaching, career options, among others. Discussion of ethical issues and resources is integrated across topics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  BIOC 649, PSIO 649.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 658 -- Advanced Clinical Studies: Speech-Language Pathology  (1-3 units)
Description:  With faculty consultation and supervision, students assume responsibility for all aspects of case management of children and adults. Exposure to clinical research methods and interdisciplinary staffings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H 558. Open to majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 659 -- Advanced Clinical Studies: Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  With faculty consultation and supervision, students assume responsibility for all aspects of case management of adults and children. Exposure to clinical research methods and interdisciplinary staffings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 589L, 589R. Open to majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 18 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 691 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 695A -- Motor Control  (2 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Identical to:  PSIO 695A; PSIO is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SP H 696A -- Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 696B -- Clinical Audiology  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 759 -- Externship in Audiology  (1-14 units)
Description:  The summative clinical experience in audiology. The course is designed and executed such that the student will move from a closely supervised clinician to an independent practitioner of audiology by the end of the experience.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SP H559, SPH 659 or consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 793A -- Internship in Audiology  (1-14 units)
Description:  This Internship is a program in which students may expand their knowledge and skills of Audiology and Hearing Science at non-traditional sites. Such sites are typically different from those in which students participate in practicum and may include international opportunities.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 559 or SP H 659.
May be repeated:  for a total of 42 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 795A -- Clinical Issues in Audiology  (1 unit)
Description:  This course is designed to measure student knowledge and skills in a format other than direct patient care. Through a paper and/or case presentations, audiology students will be exposed to a variety of audiologic disorders and findings.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SP H 559 or SP H 659.
May be repeated:  for a total of 8 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 799 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 900 -- Research  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 908 -- Case Studies  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual study of a particular case, or report thereof.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SP H 910 -- Thesis  (1-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SP H 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.