SLP 473 - Introduction to Medical Speech-Language Pathology

3 credit hours - This required course will focus on the various neurogenic communication disorders assessed and treated by a speech-language pathologist in the medical setting. Various disorders will be presented with assessment and treatment techniques briefly discussed to introduce the student learner to adult communication disorders. Examples of disorders will be discussed including: aphasia, traumatic brain injury, various types of dementia, and various types of motor-speech disorders. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in SLP 380.