Exploring Consequences in Special Populations

The thematic sequence focuses on exploring social, emotional, and communication consequences in special populations. The program offers students the opportunity to develop insight into

(1) the problems facing physically, mentally, communicatively, culturally or social challenged individuals in our society;

(2) the development of structures and environments needed for such individual to communicate effectively, and

(3) how these environmental modifications can be implemented. Provides specific information on recognizing and treating physical and communicative disorders, with emphasis placed on those problems that impact the normal development of speech, hearing and language (In parenthesis are the number of credits each course is worth).

The Courses I Have Taken:

1. SPA 127 Introduction to Communication disorders (3); and

2. SPA 233 Perspectives of the Human Face (3); or
EDP 256 Psychology of Learners with Exceptionalities (3); and

3. SPA 427 Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (2); and SPA 427.L Laboratory Experience in Alternative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped (1); or
EDP 493 Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: Social, Educational, and Legal Issues (3).

Contact Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2 Bachelor Hall for more information.