The University of New Mexico
SHS: Speech & Hearing Sciences Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
SHS302 (Also offered as SPCD 302.) The nature of speech, language and hearing disorders in children and adults; overview of speech and hearing anatomy and physiology; multicultural issues; emphasizes the impact of communicative disorders on individuals and families. 38.33 49.33 115.00
SHS303 (Also offered as CJ, LING 303.) An introduction to the physiological mechanisms underlying speech production, the linguistic classification and transcription of speech sounds, the acoustic properties of speech sounds, the relationship between phonetics and phonology and applications to speech pathology. 37.33 48.33 112.00
SHS310 Introduction to basic anatomy and physiology for speech, language, hearing and swallowing. Covers five systems: respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, auditory and neurological. 65.67 69.67 197.00
SHS321 Basic hearing science, pathological conditions of the auditory system, audiometric testing. Prerequisite: 310.
SHS330 Introduction to speech and hearing science. Covers basic science of sound, acoustic theory of speech production, acoustic and physiologic phonetics, sound transmission through the auditory system, acoustic and physiologic consequences of speech and hearing disorders.
SHS420 Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system. Basic knowledge of frequency, intensity, time and direction perception in normal hearing are discussed. Prerequisites: 321 and 330.
SHS425 Appraisal and management of individuals with impaired hearing. Prerequisite: 321. 34.67 75.00 104.00
SHS428 Assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Prerequisite: 303.
SHS430 Developmental sequence of language acquisition and changes in communication behavior across the life span from birth to adulthood. Covers specific areas of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, literacy and metalinguistics.
SHS431 A survey of language disorders in children and intervention. Topics include descriptions of clinical populations, intervention principles and methods, and linguistic, medical, developmental and cultural issues in intervention. Prerequisite: 430. 49.33 56.67 148.00
SHS450 Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to normal and disordered communication. Prerequisite: 310.
SHS451 Restriction: permission of instructor. 2.00 150.00 4.67
SHS458 Course content includes behavioral objectives, program design, data collection, client/family counseling, ethnographic interviewing with multicultural families, behavioral management and professional issues including certification and licensure requirements, ethical conduct and federal laws protecting the handicapped. Prerequisite: 428. Pre- or corequisite: 431. 39.00 52.67 117.00
SHS459 Students will obtain knowledge and understanding of how the cultural and linguistic diversity of clients affect communication. Appropriate assessment procedures and intervention strategies will be discussed. Prerequisites: 428 and 430. 41.67 55.00 125.00
SHS490 Special topics motivated by expertise of instructor and interest of students. 0.67 8.67 2.00
SHS500 Practicum assignment and seminar covering a variety of topics in clinical practice including diagnostics and evaluation, practice in school and hospital settings, and supervised practice in off-campus sites. Prerequisites: 458. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of clinic director. 23.33 100.00 70.00
SHS506 Based on a scientist-practitioner model, this course is an introduction to research design with an emphasis on conceptual foundations and critical evaluation. Prerequisite: PSY 200. 3.33 20.00 10.00
SHS507 Comprehensive survey of predominant adult neurogenic communication disorders. Content includes theoretical issues, etiology, differential diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis and recovery. Prerequisite: 550.
SHS510 Introduction to basic anatomy and physiology for speech, language, hearing and swallowing. Covers five systems: respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, auditory and neurological. 0.00 5.00 0.00
SHS517 Acquire knowledge relevant to the identification, evaluation, treatment of infant and adult swallowing disorders. Prerequisite: 310. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program.
SHS525 Based on knowledge of normal voice production, various voice disorders are surveyed and approaches to evaluation and treatment are discussed. Prerequisite: 310. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of instructor for non-degee students. 19.00 35.00 57.00
SHS528 Assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Prerequisite: 303.
SHS530 Developmental sequence of language acquisition and changes in communication behavior across the life span from birth to adulthood. Covers specific areas of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, literacy and metalinguistics.
SHS531 Overview of symptomatology of child and adult neurogenic speech disorders and fluency disorders with a focus on assessment and treatment. Prerequisite: 550. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only.
SHS532 Overview and/or hands-on-experience with nonelectronic and electronic aids and devices used for augmentative communication. Focus may be on particular disabilities, assessment, therapeutic and/or research issues. Prerequisites: 428, 431. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of instructor for non-degee students. 16.67 35.00 50.00
SHS533 Principles and procedures of assessment for language disorders in children. Prerequisite: 431. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only. 15.33 30.00 46.00
SHS534 Principles and intervention procedures for child language disorders from early childhood through adolescence. Methods for examining treatment efficacy in clinical and research contexts. Prerequisite: 431. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of instructor for non-degee students.
SHS535 Topics relevant to practice in a medical setting are reviewed including evaluation and treatment of children with birth defects (cleft palate) and other special populations; professional and administrative concerns. Prerequisite: 550. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only. 18.33 30.00 55.00
SHS536 A survey of language disorders in children and intervention. Topics include descriptions of clinical populations, intervention principles and methods, and linguistic, medical, developmental and cultural issues in intervention. Prrequisite: 430. 0.33 3.33 1.00
SHS538 A critical examination of past and present approaches to stuttering assessment and management with an emphasis on treatment outcome evaluation. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of instructor for non-degee students.
SHS539 Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} 2.67 3.33 8.00
SHS541 Basic hearing science, pathological conditions of the auditory system, audiometric testing. Prerequisite: 310. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only.
SHS542 Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system. Basic knowledge of frequency, intensity, time and direction perception in normal hearing are discussed. Prerequisites: 321, 330. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only.
SHS550 Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to normal and disordered communication. Prerequisite: 310 or permission of instructor.
SHS551 Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only. 0.67 200.00 1.33
SHS558 Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only, permission of clinic director. {Fall, Spring, Summer} 2.67 30.00 23.00
SHS559 Students will obtain knowledge and understanding of how the cultural and linguistic diversity of clients affect communication. Appropriate assessment procedures and intervention strategies will be discussed. Prerequisites: 428, 430. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only. 0.00 5.00 0.00
SHS599 Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: enrolled in M.S. S. P.L. P degree program, graduate students only. 2.00 150.00 4.33

"SHS: Speech & Hearing Sciences "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 413.00 Capacity: 1,212.00 Credits: 1,250.33'