2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
The communication sciences and disorders major has recently moved from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP). There are new requirements for degree completion.
Advising is available in person in G-205 HPNP Complex, via email at advising@phhp.ufl.edu and on the phone at 352.273-6400.
LIN 2210 Phonetic Theory and Transcription
Credits: 3.
An introduction to human speech production, classification and transcription. Includes intensive training in the use of the International Phonetics Alphabet for transcribing American English.
ASL 1110 American Sign Language 1
Credits: 3.
This course and its sequel, ASL 1120, include basic vocabulary, syntax of ASL and the culture of the deaf.
ASL 1120 American Sign Language 2
Credits: 3.
ASL 1130 American Sign Language 3
Credits: 3.
ASL 2510 Deaf Culture
Credits: 1.
The pathological and cultural aspects of deaf people in the areas of language acquisition, education, and compliance with accommodation issues.
SPA 2014 Forensic Applications of Speech Science
Credits: 3.
An introduction to the applications of speech science (speech articulation, acoustics) to criminal investigations and national security issues. (S)
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. (S)
SPA 2109 Language Breakdown in the Brain
Credits: 3.
Introduction to brain structures as they relate to language development and use with a focus on the effects of damage or developmental anomalies in different brain areas. (B)
SPA 3011 Speech Acoustics
Credits: 3.
An introduction to scientific methodologies, physics of sound, acoustics and elementary instrumentation related to human speech communication.
SPA 3032 Fundamentals of Hearing
Credits: 3.
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 and Physiology
Credits: 3.
An introduction to elementary anatomy, physiology and neurophysiology of the speaking mechanism.
SPA 4004 Language Development
Credits: 3.
This course addresses the following language-based disorders of communication: specific language impairment in children; traumatic brain injury; aphasia; dementia.
SPA 4050 Clinical Observations in Speech - Language Pathology and Audiology
Credits: 2; Prereq: senior year.
Students participate in supervised clinical observations of diagnostic and remediation at the UF Speech and Hearing Clinic.
SPA 4104 Neural Basis of Communication
Credits: 3.
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; Prereq: LIN 2210 and SPA 3101.
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; Prereq: SPA 3032.
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; Prereq: SPA 4302, or permission of instructor.
Methods in auditory training and speech reading with hearing-impaired individuals and overview of aural rehabilitation.
SPA 4400 Introduction to Language Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: SPA 4004 and SPA 4104.
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; can be repeated with change in content up to 6 credits.
A project, reading or research course.
SPA 4931 Honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Credits: 3; Prereq: 3.5 overall GPA; 3.75 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.
General Education Categories
Consult Schedule of Courses for specific information.
- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
- Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.