Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - Hofstra University

Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from Hofstra University is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Goals and Learning Objectives 1. Students will develop an appreciation of the basic components of human communication including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, social and cultural bases. a. Students will represent the sounds of English using the IPA b. Students will identify the anatomical landmarks and basic functions of the systems of the speech mechanism c. Students will identify the anatomical landmarks and basic functions of the systems of the hearing mechanism d. Students will identify the psychological, sociological and linguistic properties of language e. Students will identify the major developmental milestones of communication through the lifespan f. Students will identify and measure the physical and perceptual properties of sound and speech 2. Students will appreciate the nature of communication disorders and differences a. Students will be able to identify language differences from disorders b. Students will be able to identify the normal variations that exist among speakers of a language c. Students will identify major disorders of speech, language and hearing, their associated etiologies, developmental impact and progression d. Students will be able to identify major disorders of speech, language and hearing, their associated etiologies, developmental impact and progression e. Students will identify major disorders of hearing, associated etiologies, developmental impact, and progression 3. Students will understand the relationship of the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences to clinical practice. a. Students will apply knowledge of communication development and disorders to the assessment and treatment of individuals with communication disorders b. Students will apply knowledge of communication development and disorders to the assessment and treatment of children with communication disorders c. Students will observe and record aspects of clinical diagnosis and treatment d. Students will complete 25 hours of clinical observation e. Students will apply knowledge of hearing impairment to the treatment of individuals with hearing disorders 4. Students will have increased knowledge and understanding of people with disabilities. a. Students will identify issues facing individuals with disabilities in society including developmental, social and educational aspects 5. Students will integrate and analyze theoretical information in the Speech- Language-Hearing Sciences a. Students will apply knowledge of theories of language development and disorder to models of assessment and treatment b. Students will transcribe samples of speech and language and interpret their developmental and clinical significance c. Students will evaluate and interpret measures of sound d. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate theoretical information into a case study presented orally e. Students will interpret audiometric information and discuss the psychological and social impact of the hearing disorder 6. Students will be prepared to evaluate the literature and research in the Speech- Language-Hearing Sciences. a. Students will integrate information from primary sources into a review of the literature b. Students will demonstrate proficiency in accessing information about communication sciences and disorders 7. Students will have increased knowledge and understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity. a. Students will identify cultural differences in child rearing, belief systems, educational values and familial and community characteristics 8. Students will have increased knowledge of instrumentation and technology. a. Students will identify instrumentation used to measure various aspects of hearing b. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized methods of transcription and analysis c. Students will identify instrumentation used to analyze acoustic information 9. Students will have an increased understanding of professional practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology a. Students will identify the major professional organizations that promote the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology b. Students will identify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist c. Students will identify the major components of the Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology d. Students will identify and maintain procedures for client confidentiality e. Students will demonstrate professional behavior in a clinical setting, including timeliness, respectfulness and sensitivity to clients and family View more details on Hofstra University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.