COMD 445

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Speech Science

Communication Disorders David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Laboratory investigation of scientific bases of normal and disordered speech perception and production; for audiologists and speech language pathologists.

When Taught

Fall; Winter.

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic principles of speech production, including acoustic and physiological aspects and their measurement.

Learning Outcome

Explain principles and methods of quantifying a variety of speech disorders, based on a sound grasp of the physiologic basis of normal function, with a goal of documenting treatment outcomes.

Learning Outcome

Show understanding of the application of principles from the current research literature in measuring speech performance in preparation for participating in evidence-based practice.