COMD 421
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 and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Principles of Speech Production
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic principles of speech production, including acoustic and physiological aspects and their measurement.
Title
Quantifying Speech Disorders for Treatment Outcomes
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.
Title
Applying Principles for Practice
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.
