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Normal and Disordered Speech L...

Normal and Disordered Speech, Language, and Hearing


IN THIS SECTION
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
    • Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Minor
    • 4-Plus B.S./M.S. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
  • Disabilities Studies
    • Disabilities Studies Minor
  • Normal and Disordered Speech, Language, and Hearing
    • Normal and Disordered Speech, Language, and Hearing Minor
  • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Help others communicate effectively

You will obtain basic knowledge in human communication sciences with an emphasis on understanding either speech and language disorders or hearing disorders.

Check out the different courses waiting for you at Worcester State

CD-100 Introduction to Human Communication and its Disorders

Nature and causes of organic and functional speech/language and hearing problems, general awareness of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
3 credits

CD-110 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech And Hearing

Normal anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms with emphasis on respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, and audition.
3 credits

CD-115 Normal Development of Speech and Language

An in-depth coverage of the normal acquisition and development of speech and language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
3 credits

CD-230 Neuroscience for Communication Sciences and Disorders

Structure and function of the nervous system and its relation to normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing.
3 credits

CD-103 Language Science

Introduction to basic linguistic knowledge including theoretical areas of pragmatics, semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology in a multicultural perspective.
3 credits

CD-201 Hearing Science

Basic information to understand concepts in audiology: physical concepts, acoustics, psychoacoustics, measurement of sound and speech perception theories.
3 credits

CD-305 Introduction to Audiology

Introduction to audiometric testing techniques and interpretation as related to ear pathologies.
3 credits

CD-310 Language Disorders

Examination of the processes interfering with normal language acquisition and the disorders which disturb established language skills in children and adults.
3 credits

CD-320 Speech Disorders

Study of the theoretical bases of articulation, voice and fluency disorders. Etiology, characteristics, evaluation and rehabilitation of these disorders.
3 credits

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