Course Descriptions
ASL 1110 -- American Sign Language 1. Credits: 3. This course and its sequel, ASL 1120 and ASL 1130, includes basic vocabulary, syntax of ASL and an introduction to Deaf Culture. In this class, you will be able to sign a paragraph in ASL to your classmates. Contact hours and silent meal hours (total of eight) required. *Replaces SPA 1612 starting Fall 2008
ASL 1120 -- American Sign Language 2. Credits: 3. Your ASL structure will include advanced components such as rhetoricals, conditionals, rank order indexing. You will work with a group and do a song project complete with props and costumes. Contact hours and silent meal hours (total of ten) required. *Replaces SPA 1613 starting Fall 2008
ASL 1130 -- American Sign Language 3. Credits: 3. You will examine sophisticated features such as reiterating, faceting, use of 3-D space. You will work with a group and do a story project complete with props and costumes. You will also experience the mechanics of interpreting vs. transliaterating and do a literature project "Bird of a Different Feather". Contact hours and silent meal hours (total of ten) required with different hours during Summer A only. *Replaces SPA 1614 starting Fall 2008
ASL 2250 -- Deaf Culture. Credit: 1. Demographics of the deaf population, language controversy, education controversy, rules of behavior, hearing losses, accessibility issues. This course will be taught via speech and signs so a prior knowledge of ASL is not required. Not intended for those who completed SPA 1612 and SPA 1613 as these courses already had Deaf Culture components.
SPA 1612 - American Sign Language 1. Credits: 4. This course and its sequel, SPA 1613, include basic vocabulary, syntax of ASL and the culture of the deaf.
SPA 1613 - American Sign Language 2. Credits: 4.
SPA 1614 - American Sign Language 3. Credits: 3. Prereq: SPA1612, SPA1613. This class is designed to enable students to maintain a dialogue with a native deaf speaker at a level equivalent to an intermediate level as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview.
SPA 2024 - Human Communication Dynamics. Credits: 3. An interdisciplinary course exploring a range of dynamic interactions in human communication. Topics will include pre- and post-natal communication, development of speech, parent/child communication, vocal/nonvocal communication, noise pollution and prosthetic devices. Normal and abnormal aspects of communication processes will be covered.
LIN 2210 - Phonetic Theory and Transcription. Credits: 4; Offered: F, S. An introduction to human speech production, classification, and transcription. Includes intensive training in the use of the International Phonetics Alphabet for transcribing American English.
SPA 3002 - Survey of Communication Disorders. Credits: 3. Basic principles of Speech Pathology and Audiology including consideration of the types of incidence, recognition and cause of speech, language and hearing disorders.
SPA 3011 - Speech Acoustics. Credits: 3; Offered: F, S; Pre/coreq: LIN2210. An introduction to scientific methodologies, physics of sound and elementary instrumentation related to human speech communication.
SPA 3032 - Fundamentals of Hearing. Credits: 3; Offered: F, S . Concepts and principles relevant to the normal hearing processes: acoustics, gross anatomy, psychophysical methods and basic subjective correlates of the auditory system.
SPA 3101 - Speech Anatomy & Physiology. Credits: 3; Offered: F, S; An introduction to elementary anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
SPA 4004 - Language Development. Credits: 3. Study of stages and processes of language acquisition in addition to diagnosis and treatment, and observation of language disorders in children.
SPA 4050 - Clinical Observations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Credits: 2; Offered: S; Senior Year. Students participate in 25 hours of supervised clinical observations of diagnostic and remediation at the UF Speech and Hearing Clinic.
SPA 4104 - Neural Basis of Communication. Credits: 3; Offered: F, S. To provide students with a basic understanding of the structures and functions of the human nervous system and the neurological processes involved in communication and related functions and their disorders.
SPA 4250 - Introduction to Speech Disorders. Credits: 3; Offered: F; Pre/coreq: LIN2210 & SPA3101. This course addresses the following speech based disorders of communication: phonology motor speech; resonatory; voice and stuttering.
SPA 4302 - Audiometry and Hearing Disorders. Credits: 3; Offered: F; Prereq: SPA3032. Basic techniques in pure-tone and speech audiometry, measurements of middle-ear function and test interpretation. supervised clinical/laboratory experience in hearing testing.
SPA 4321 - Audiologic Rehabilitation. Credits: 3; Offered: S. Methods in auditory training and speechreading with hearing-impaired individuals and overview of aural rehabilitation.
SPA 4004 - Language Development. Credits: 3; Offered: F. Study of stages and processes of language acquisition in addition to diagnosis and treatment, and observation of language disorders in children.
SPA 4450 - Language Disorders. Credits: 3; Offered: S; Pre/coreq: SPA4004. This course addresses the following language based disorders of communication: specific language impairment in children; traumatic brain injury; aphasia; dementia.
SPA 4904 - Individual Study. Credits: 1 to 3, May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. A project, reading or research course.
SPA 4931 - Honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Credits: 3; Preoreq: 3.2 overall GPA, 3.5 in the major and have completed (including current enrollment) 21 credits in the major. The design, implementation and reporting of an original research project by the student.
LIN 6339-Seminar: Applied Phonology (3) Prereq: SPA 5204. Phonological theory in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech science.
LIN 6751-Seminar in Language and Literacy (3) Prereq: LIN 3010 or consent of instructor. Consideration of the role of literacy in language acquisition and cognitive development.
SPA 5051-Clinical Observation in Audiology (1) Prereq: For beginning graduate students in audiology. Opportunity to observe various phases of audiologic practice and to accumulate minimum of 15 hours of observation experience.
SPA 5102-Auditory Anatomy and Physiology (2) In-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology of auditory system to support understanding of auditory function in persons with healthy auditory mechanisms and those with specific disorders.
SPA 5106-Neurophysiology of Hearing (3; max: 6) Prereq: SPA 3032. Neuroanatomy of the auditory system, peripheral and central dynamics of the cochlea, electrophysiological response in the cochlea and in various levels of the auditory system.
SPA 5128-Speech Perception (2) Understanding speech perception in hearing-impaired and/or aged listeners. Auditory and cognitive hypotheses to explain speech-recognition deficits; and clinical and theoretical intervention strategies to alleviate perceptual deficits in these populations.
SPA 5204-Phonological Disorders (3) Advanced principles of diagnosis and remediation.
SPA 5211-Voice Disorders (3) Advanced theory and techniques of diagnosis and remediation.
SPA 5225-Principles of Speech Pathology: Stuttering (3) Advanced theories and techniques of diagnosis and therapy.
SPA 5245-Communicative Disorders Related to Cleft Palate (3) Prereq: SPA 5204, 5211, 5403. Lectures and laboratory study of the "team approach" and interdisciplinary aspects of communicative disorders in the cleft palate individual.
SPA 5304-Principles of Audiological Evaluation (3) Advanced procedures in speech audiometry, masking, and audiogram interpretation.
SPA 5315-Peripheral and Central Auditory Disorders (2) Understanding (1) anatomy and physiology of peripheral and central auditory mechanism, (2) etiology and pathology of peripheral and central hearing loss, and (3) audiological and otologic diagnosis/treatment of hearing loss.
SPA 5347-Amplification I (2) Theoretical and applied understanding of current technology in amplification systems for hearing impaired. Part in seminar format (2/3) and remainder in context of clinical laboratory activities.
SPA 5404-Language Disorders I (3) Advanced theory and techniques of diagnosis and remediation of language disorders in infants and preschoolers.
SPA 5405-Language Disorders II (3) Detailed examination of language intervention programs and nonvocal communication systems.
SPA 5553-Instrumentation and Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology (2) Hands-on experience in use of instrumentation in diagnosis.
SPA 5563-Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss (2) Psychological implications of hearing impairment. Specifically psychoeducational/psychosocial and counseling strategies and rehabilitation procedures for patient and family management.
SPA 5627-Manual Communication with the Hearing Impaired (1; max: 3) Overview of signing systems, including ASL, Signed English, and Signing Exact English. Emphasis on signing skills most useful to audiologist.
SPA 5646-Speech and Language of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (2) Advanced principles and procedures in the assessment and development of speech and language in individuals with hearing loss.
SPA 5933-Seminar: Professional Aspects of Audiology (2) Federal and state regulations, audiologic jurisprudence, audiological management, and interfacing with other professionals.
SPA 6010-Basic Auditory Sciences (3) Nature of sound, structure and function of auditory system, frequency selectivity, auditory filtering, and psychoacoustics of pure tones and complex sounds.
SPA 6132-Clinical Instrumentation and Calibration (1) Concepts and applications relevant to audiology instrumentation and calibration.
SPA 6133L-Hearing Aid Analysis Laboratory (1) Prereq: Coreq: SPA 6345. Advanced analysis and description of electroacoustical properties of hearing aids.
SPA 6140-Experimental Phonetics: Laryngeal Function (3) Principles involved in acoustical and physiological analyses of voice production and laryngeal function. Major theories, experimental procedures, and research findings.
SPA 6207-Applied Phonological Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6211-Applied Voice Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6229-Applied Fluency Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6233-Adult Neurogenic Disorders (3) Consideration of both development and acquired neurogenic speech disorders and their associated neuropathology, etiology, characteristics, assessment practices, and treatment strategies.
SPA 6270-Auditory Processing Disorders (3) Prereq: SPA 5304, 5102. Anatomy and physiology of central auditory nervous system and disorders of auditory processing that occur in humans. Focus on evaluation and treatment of auditory processing disorders.
SPA 6300-Introduction to Graduate Research (3) Prereq: Required of all graduate students specializing in speech-language pathology or audiology.
SPA 6305-Pediatric Audiology (3) Prereq: SPA 6313.
SPA 6312-Applied Audiological Evaluation (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6313-Peripheral Disorders of Hearing (3) Prereq: SPA 5304. Techniques for assessment of peripheral auditory disorders. Medical contributions to hearing loss and test interpretation.
SPA 6314-Assessment of Central Auditory and Vestibular Nervous System (3) Theoretical and experimental literature and procedures for differential diagnosis of central auditory and vestibular disorders.
SPA 6316-Clinical Auditory Electrophysiology (3) Auditory electrophysiological measures used in clinical assessment.
SPA 6317-Vestibular Disorders (2) Prereq: graduate status. Mechanics and physiology of human balance, contribution of inner ear to balance, disorders of balance, and approaches to diagnostic assessment and rehabilitation.
SPA 6322-Applied Rehabilitative Audiology (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6323-Audiologic Rehabilitation for Adults (2) Exploration of theoretical and clinical literature. Description of assessment and management strategies.
SPA 6324-Audiologic Rehabilitation for Children (2) Exploration of theoretical and clinical literature. Assessment and therapy techniques for children.
SPA 6327-Seminar in Aural Rehabilitation and Psychology of Deafness (3) Theoretical and clinical literature.
SPA 6345-Seminar in Audiology: Hearing Aids (3) Prereq: SPA 6313; coreq: SPA 6313.
SPA 6410-Neurophysiology for Speech and Language (3) Nature of acquired aphasia and related disorders, neuropsychological and neurolinguistic models. Emphasis on methods of assessment and treatment.
SPA 6416-Applied Neurogenic Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6430-Applied Developmental Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech and Language (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum.
SPA 6505-Applied Preschool Language Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Seminar and practicum in diagnoses and treatment of preschool children with language learning disabilities.
SPA 6506-Clinical Clerkship in Audiology (1; max: 3) Beginning level audiologic practicum.
SPA 6507-Applied Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3) Introduction to clinical experience through planning, conducting, and writing up diagnostic and therapy sessions with individuals who have little or no functional speech and or writing.
SPA 6521-Practicum in Speech-Language Diagnostics: UFSHC (1-6; max: 6) Prereq: SPA 5553.
SPA 6524-Practicum in Speech-Language Therapy: UFSHC (1-6; max: 6)
SPA 6531-Clinical Practice in Hearing Assessment (1-6; max: 6)
SPA 6533-Clinical Practice in Aural Rehabilitation (1-6; max: 6)
SPA 6559-Nonvocal Communication (2) Prereq: SPA 5403, 5405. Clinical issues in the application of nonvocal communication systems.
SPA 6564-Communication and Aging (3) Characteristics of, and management approaches for, communication disorders found with some frequency in elderly. Communication enhancement stressed.
SPA 6565-Seminar in Dysphagia (3) Anatomy, physiology, and neurology of normal swallow. Review of further diagnostic procedures and treatment protocols.
SPA 6570-Seminar: Professional Aspects of Speech-Language Pathology (3) Administration of speech-language pathology services in varied settings (hospitals, schools, community clinics, private practice, universities) studied from educational, legal, business, and ethical perspectives.
SPA 6905-Individual Study (1-3; max: 9) Prereq: consent of instructor. Supervised study of specialized topic or research project.
SPA 6910-Supervised Research (1-5; max: 5) Prereq: COM 6300, and instructor's approval. S/U.
SPA 6920-Amplificiation III (2) Theoretical and applied understanding of current and future technology in amplification systems in (1) recent advances in programmable and digital hearing aids, (2) hearing aid selection procedures for special populations, (3) assistive learning devices, and (4) classroom amplification systems.
SPA 6930-Proseminar in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1; max: 6) Faculty and graduate student research in speech-language pathology, audiology, and related disciplines. S/U.
SPA 6935-Applied Reading Disabilities: Diagnosis and Treatment (3) Prereq: majors only. Seminar and practicum in diagnosis and treatment of developmental reading disabilities.
SPA 6936-Special Topics (3; max: 9) Prereq: consent of instructor. Theory and research in communication.
SPA 6938-Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topic in Hearing (3) Current readings in medical disorders of hearing, maturational processes, and auditory perception of speech.
SPA 6940-Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U.
SPA 6942-Externship in Speech-Language Pathology (7-12; max: 12) Full-time supervised clinical experience in speech-language pathology. Students provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in clinical setting.
SPA 6943-Externship in Audiology (7-12; max: 12) Full-time experience in audiology. Students provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services under supervision of certified audiologists.
SPA 6971-Research for Master's Thesis (1-15) S/U.
SPA 7318-Clinical Auditory Electrophysiology (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. Understanding of clinical auditory physiological measures, including auditory-evoked and event-related potentials, otoacoustic emissions, and common clinical protocols applied to auditory disorders.
SPA 7319-Balance Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. Understanding of how humans maintain balance, contribution of inner ear to balance, disorders of balance, and approaches to rehabilitation of these disorders.
SPA 7325-Audiologic Rehabilitation (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. State-of-the-art information on current philosophies and practice patterns for audiologic habitation/rehabilitation.
SPA 7348-Principles of Amplification (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. Recent information regarding amplification systems.
SPA 7353-Environmental Hearing Conservation (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. Recent information regarding causes of hearing loss, prevention strategies, and basic mechanisms underling noise-induced hearing loss.
SPA 7354-Seminar in Audiology: Hearing Conservation and Noise Control (3)
SPA 7500-Public School Practicum (1-3; max:10) Prereq: majority of preprofessional courses. Experience in partial fulfillment of department's clinical requirements.
SPA 7523-Practicum in Speech Pathology in a Medical/Dental Setting (1-6; max: 6) Prereq: SPA 6521, 6524, and consent of department.
SPA 7536-Practicum in Audiology in a Medical Setting (1-6; max: 6) Prereq: SPA 6531 and consent of department.
SPA 7566-Counseling Individuals with Hearing Losses (5) Prereq: Open only to students in distance learning Au.D. program. Recent information about counseling.
SPA 7979-Advanced Research (1-12) Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students with a master's degree in the field of study or for students who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not open to students who have been admitted to candidacy. S/U.
SPA 7980-Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15) S/U.