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In the College of Health and Human Services

OFFICE: Communications Clinic 118
TELEPHONE: (619) 594-6774
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Accredited in speech-language pathology and audiology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and in the education of the deaf by the Council on Education of the Deaf.

Faculty

Emeritus: Davies, Earnest, Kopp, Riedman
Chair: Kramer
Professors: Allen, Cheng, Christensen, Kramer, Nichols, Seitz, Thal, Thile
Associate Professors: Gutierrez-Clellen, Shapiro, Williams, Wulfeck
Assistant Professors: Barlow, Mackersie, Tjaden
Lecturers: Fischer, Launer, Lopes, Scheinberg Adjunct: Kryter, Sandlin, Singh

Offered by the Department

Doctor of Philosophy degree in language and communicative disorders.

Master of Arts degree in communicative disorders.

Major in communicative disorders with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

Minor in communicative disorders.

Certificate in early intervention.

Certificate in professional services bilingual/multicultural.

Clinical-rehabilitative services credential. Education specialist for the deaf and hard of hearing credential

The Major

Speech and language pathology, audiology, and education of the hearing impaired are professions which identify, help, and study persons with communicative disorders. Those entering these professions should possess a strong motivation to help individuals with genetically, physically, or psychologically caused communication problems. Preparation involves acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to assume responsibility for assessment, education and rehabilitation of the speech, language, and hearing handicapped. The Department of Communicative Disorders is committed to preparing speech-language-hearing professionals to meet the challenges of a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse society.

The bachelor's degree serves as the basis for graduate and professional study in communicative disorders. There are no employment opportunities for holders of the bachelor's degree. A master's degree, national certification and state licensure or school credential are needed for professional practice.

The undergraduate curriculum is broad, involving coursework on normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing, as well as clinical procedures. All communicative disorders majors cover a set of general studies in early coursework (21 units) before specialization (24 upper division units). Students interested in the communicative disorders program are advised to take college level courses in anatomy, biology, psychology, English, physiology, linguistics, physics, and mathematics. Studies leading to private practice, hospital work, industrial work, work in school settings, or preparation for the master's degree are similar in many ways; it is the area of specialization that serves to differentiate courses of study.

The communicative disorders minor is open to all majors but is strongly recommended for those in special education or the social and behavioral sciences who wish to broaden their competencies in a related applied discipline.

The master's degree is an advanced degree for those wishing to work professionally as a speech-language pathologist, speech and hearing scientist, audiologist and/or deaf educator.

Positions in communicative disorders are available in many public and private settings working with the speech, language, and hearing impaired and the deaf-blind. Graduates with certification or licensure work in rehabilitation centers, schools, hospitals, private agencies, private practice, industry, research, and university teaching and research centers. Career opportunities are particularly good for minority, bilingual or bicultural persons.

Communicative Disorders Major

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 12201)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." No more than 48 units in communicative disorders courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with the major.

Preparation for the Major. Communicative Disorders 106, 110, and 205; Physics 201; Psychology 101 and 260; Psychology 270 or Sociology 201. (21 units)

Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Communicative Disorders 396W with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or passing the University Writing Examination.

Major. A minimum of 26 upper division units in communicative disorders to include Communicative Disorders 300, 320, 321, 322, 340, 340L, and Linguistics 452*, and six units of electives selected from Communicative Disorders 350, 499, 501, 505, 511, 512, 513, 517, 539, 542, 550, 570, 580, 595, and 596.

* Course is co-taught with Communicative Disorders.

Students pursuing a graduate degree should consult the Graduate Bulletin for required undergraduate preparation.

Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Any course completed more than seven years prior to the date on which all requirements for the degree are completed cannot be used to satisfy unit requirements of the official program of study. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department and filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Communicative Disorders Minor

The minor in communicative disorders consists of 22 units in communicative disorders to include Communicative Disorders 106, 205, 320, 321, 322, 340, and one of the following: Communicative Disorders 300 or 350.

Prerequisites for the minor include Communicative Disorders 110, Physics 201, Psychology 101 and 260. (12 units.)

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Credentials

The Department of Communicative Disorders offers academic and practica coursework applicable to two credentials required for working in California public schools: The Clinical-Rehabilitative Services (C-RS) Credential (Credential Code: 00900) and the Education Specialist Credential for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Credential Code: 00461).

Applicants to a credential program are required to submit scores from the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) as part of the application for admission to a credential program. Note that the CBEST is given only three or four times each year.

Credential candidates are required to have the Certificate of Clearance (finger printing) prior to beginning the school experience. Candidates should apply for the Certificate of Clearance several months prior to submitting an application to the department for school practicum placement in order for the certificate to be processed in time for the placement.

Education Specialist Credential
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(Credential Code: 00461)

This credential specifies a sequence of communicative disorders courses (both academic and practica) plus a sequence of education courses and teaching experiences.

Admission Requirements:
1. Formal application to San Diego State University and to the Department of Communicative Disorders. Applicants at the post baccalaureate level must satisfy the admission requirements of the department for classified graduate standing with a concentration in education of the deaf.

2. Interview with a faculty member in the Department of Communicative Disorders.

Program Requirements:
1. This credential requires a combination of education courses and clinical/teaching experiences in addition to the requirements specified by the department.

2. Candidates must complete 300 hours of practicum for CED national certification.

Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential
(Credential Code: 00900) The Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential has three options: Language, Speech and Hearing (LSH); Audiology; and Language, Speech and Hearing including the Special Class Authorization (SCA). Students desiring to work with pupils with speech, language, and hearing impairments on an itinerant or pull-out basis must complete the Clinical-Rehabilitative Services (C-RS) Credential for Language, Speech and Hearing (LSH). Students who wish to be school audiologists must complete the Clinical-Rehabilitative Services Credential for Audiology. Students who plan to teach in the classroom under the Special Day Class Authorization must complete a program of education courses and experiences in addition to completing the requirements for the LSH option.

A master's degree in communicative disorders is required of all candidates graduating with a C-RS credential.

Candidates for C-RS credential in Language, Speech and Hearing (LSH) or Audiology (A) must complete the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the requirements of California licensure in Language and Speech and/or Audiology. See sections on Certificates and Licensure.

Admission Requirements:
1. Formal application to San Diego State University and to the Department of Communicative Disorders. All applicants for the credential must satisfy the admission requirements of the university and of the department for classified graduate standing and be recommended by the department for admission to the credential program.

2. California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) results.

3. Interview with the coordinator of the specific credential option (Language, Speech, and Hearing; Audiology; Special Class Authorization).

Program Requirements:
The program of professional preparation for the C-RS Credential in Language and Speech or Audiology requires a minimum of 75 semester credit hours, including a minimum of 27 semester credit hours in basic sciences and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours in professional coursework. At least 30 of the 36 semester credit hours must be in courses for which graduate credit is received, and at least 21 of the 30 graduate semester credit hours must be in the professional area for which the credential is sought. The candidate must complete a minimum of 25 supervised observation hours and 350 clinical contact hours including 50 clock hours in each of three types of clinical setting. This credential also requires that a minimum of 100 clock hours be completed in the school setting. See the section on Certificates and the Credential Coordinator for additional information.
C-RS Language, Speech and Hearing The following courses are required: Communicative Disorders 106, 110, 205, 300, 320, 321, 322, 340, 340L, 501, 505, 511, 512, 513, 517, 525, 526, 539, 541, 546, 614, 618, 521 (child screening) or 619 or 676, 601 or 654, 626 or 627, 630, 671 or 673, 675, 929 and 933A. Courses from other departments include Child and Family Development 271, 570, 697, or appropriate experience; Physics 201; Psychology 101 or Sociology 101; Psychology 230, 260; Special Education 500; and Linguistics 452.
C-RS Audiology The following courses are required: Communicative Disorders 106, 110, 159, 205, 300, 320, 321, 322, 340, 340L, 511, 512, 513, 517, 521, 525, 541, 542, 545, 546, 550, 610, 611, 627, 630, 644, 645, 646, 647 or 658, 648, 668, 671 or 673, 696, 929 and 933 (audiology placement). Courses from other departments include Child and Family Development 271 or 697 or appropriate experience; Linguistics 452; Public Health 734; Physics 201; Psychology 101 or Sociology 101; Psychology 230, 260; and Special Education 500.
C-RS Language, Speech and Hearing including
Special Class Authorization
Program Requirements:
1. A current Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language and Speech or an earlier California credential that authorizes the provision of itinerant speech-language services in public schools.

2. Verification of subject matter competence prior to advancement to fulltime daily teaching responsibilities.

3. Demonstration of knowledge of alternative methods of developing English language skills.

4. Satisfaction of the Level I core requirements for the Special Education Specialist credentials.

5. Completion of a minimum of 100 hours of teaching in a Communicatively Handicapped course.

The following courses are required: Communicative Disorders 655, 929, 933B, Special Education 501, Teacher Education 526, 536, 610A, 630, 637, 910A, 930A, 930B.

Special Education Specialist Credential:
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing The Special Education Specialist Credential for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing is required for persons wishing to prepare to be teachers of persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Students seeking this credential must complete a program of education courses and clinical/teaching experiences in addition to completing departmental requirements for this credential. This credential is currently being revised. See the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Credential Coordinator for more specific information.

Certificates and Licensure

Preparation Leading to the Certificate
of Clinical Competence from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Students may complete the academic and clinical practice requirements leading to the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-Sp) or to the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) given by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The certificate requires a master's degree and 75 semester units (at least 27 of the 75 semester units must be in basic science coursework, and at least 36 of the 75 semester units must be in professional coursework). At least 30 of the 36 professional coursework units must be in courses for which graduate credit was received. A minimum of 21 of the 30 units must be completed at the graduate level in the professional area for which the certificate is sought. The certificate requires 375 clock hours of supervised clinical observation (25 hours) and clinical practicum (350 hours), and at least 250 or the 350 clock hours must be in the professional area for which the certificate is sought while the applicant is engaged in graduate study. Clock hours must satisfy designated categories for age span, types of disorders, assessment and intervention. The applicant must pass a national examination in the area for which the certificate is sought and complete a Clinical Fellowship (following approval of academic coursework and clinical practica). Consult an adviser in the area in which certificate is desired.
Preparation Leading to the Professional Certificate from the Council on Education of the Deaf Students may complete the academic and practica requirements leading to the Professional Certificate given by the Council on Education of the Deaf. The Professional Certificate requires a specific pattern of courses and teaching experiences. Consult an adviser in the Program for Education of the Deaf for more information.
Preparation Leading to State Licensure in
Speech Pathology or Audiology Students may complete the academic and clinical practicum requirements leading to California State Licensure in Speech Pathology or in Audiology, a legal requirement for all individuals professionally employed in non-public school settings and some public school settings. The Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee which operates within the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance requires a master's degree or equivalent in communicative disorders in the area (Speech Pathology or Audiology) in which the license is to be granted, 300 clock hours of supervised clinical experience, a national examination, and nine months of full-time supervised work experience (Required Professional Experience). Most Licensure and ASHA Certification requirements may be fulfilled concurrently. Consult an adviser in the area in which licensure is desired for specific information.

Liability Insurance

Students enrolled in Communicative Disorders 340L, 357, 525, 526, 541, 545, 546, 556 are required to purchase professional liability insurance.

Courses

LOWER DIVISION COURSES 106. Communicative Disorders (3)
Orientation to field of speech pathology and audiology. Survey of communicative disorders, covering all areas of exceptionality, normal growth and development as it relates to speech and language. Waiver of this course is permitted only upon satisfactory passage of a competency examination.

108. Oral Communication Laboratory (1) Cr/NC
Two hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Individual laboratory training on specific speech problems. Student chosen through testing by Department of Communicative Disorders.

110. Observation: Communicative Disorders (2) Cr/NC
One lecture and two hours of observation per week.

Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 106.

Observation and discussion of diagnostics and remediation of speech and language disorders in children and adults in varied off-campus settings. Observation in public schools satisfies credential and certification requirements.

159. American Sign Language I (4)
Introduction to American Sign Language syntax, semantics, and use. Development of beginning level communicative competence. (Formerly numbered Communicative Disorders 358.)

205. Introduction to Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Physics 201. Qualification on Mathematics Departmental Placement Examination, Part IA.

Introduction to profession of audiology, anatomy, and physiology of hearing mechanism, physics of sound and decibel, understanding audiogram, introduction to diagnostic audiology and aural pathologies.

259. American Sign Language II (4)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 159.

Intermediate level communicative competence in American Sign Language (ASL) is developed. (Formerly numbered Communicative Disorders 458.)

289. American Sign Language III (4)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 259.

Development of advanced communicative competence in American Sign Language (ASL). Not open to students with credit in Communicative Disorders 558.

296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(Intended for Undergraduates)

300. Language Structure and Processing (3)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 106.

Design features of language as they relate to communication behavior. Role of language structure and processing in typical and disordered communication. (Formerly numbered Communicative Disorders 500.)

320. Phonetics (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Auditory, kinesthetic and visual analysis of the sounds of the English language, including regional and foreign dialect and disordered speech. Competency in I.P.A. broad transcription and introduction to narrow transcription.

321. Anatomy, Neurology, and Physiology of Speech (4)
Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Biology 212 or Psychology 260. Recommended: Credit or concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 106.

Anatomy and physiology of neural, respiratory, phonological, and articulatory systems related to speech.

322. Psychological Foundations of Communicative
Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 106; Psychology 101. Recommended: Credit or concurrent registration in Psychology 230.

Conceptual and theoretical bases for understanding communication as a psychological process determined by principles of learning within social contexts. Application of theories of personality, behavior and cognitive social learning to speech and language development, pathology, assessment and remediation. For students in all areas of communicative disorders.

340. Principles of Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 205, Physics 201, Psychology 260 and concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 340L.

Diagnostic audiology procedures: Pure-tone testing, masking, speech recognition testing and imittance. Integration and interpretation of results from the basic audiological test battery.

340L. Techniques of Audiometry (1)
Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 340.

Laboratory experience with pure-tone, speech, and immitance audiometric tests.

350. Introduction to Deaf Culture (3)
American deaf community. Focus on language, social practices, evolution of cultural identity. Practicum (with ASL interpreters if necessary) will provide students with direct interaction within deaf community.

357. Fieldwork with the Deaf (1-2) Cr/NC
Two hours of activity per unit of credit and one hour of staffing.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 106. Recommended: Communicative Disorders 205.

Field observation and participation under supervision in school settings with small groups of hearing impaired youngsters. Maximum credit three units.

396W. Writing in Health and Human Services (3)
Prerequisites: An introductory level course from one department or school within the College of Health and Human Services. Satisfies University Upper Division Writing requirement for students who have completed 60 units, fulfilled the Writing Competency requirement, and completed the General Education requirement in Communication and Critical Thinking. Proof of completion of prerequisites required: Test scores or verification of exemption; copy of transcript.

Theory and practice of clinical writing, including reports, individual educational and therapeutic plans, communication samples, and educational ethnography.

496. Topics in Communicative Disorders (1-3)
Study of some problem in communicative disorders. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit six units.

499. Special Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES
(Also Acceptable for Advanced Degrees)
501. Voice Disorders: Children (3)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 321.

Theory and practice in the remediation of voice disorders. Laboratory involves measurements of vocal dimensions and perceptual training for diagnosis and remediation of voice disorders.

505. Remediation for Fluency Disorders in School-Aged Children (3)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 322.

Theoretical and phenomenological understanding of stuttering as a communicative disorder; explanations for learning of dysfluent behaviors; applied techniques in rehabilitation for school-aged children with dysfluent speech.

511. Pediatric Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 320 and 340. Recommended: Communicative Disorders 300, 357, and 513.

Theoretical, methodological, and technical issues related to facilitating receptive and expressive communication in individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Emphasizes multidisciplinary case management of children.

512. Articulation Disorders and Methods (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 320, 321, and 340.

Significant theories and research in prevention and remediation of articulatory disorders. Includes emphases on speech habilitation of hearing impaired, cognitive and motor processing.

513. Language Disorders and Methods (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 300, 320, 321, 340, and Linguistics 452 (section co-taught with Communicative Disorders).

Language development, delay, and disorders as they relate to theory and clinical practice. Methods of assessment and intervention of language impairments and differences in hearing and deaf children.

517. Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Assessment (3)
Two lectures and two hours of educational activities.

Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Communicative Disorders 512 and 513.

Principles and procedures for culturally relevant assessment of communication disorders in children and adults. Ethnographic interviewing; formal, informal and unbiased testing; clinical reporting. Practice with selected methods and tools. Four to eight hours observation of diagnostic practicum required.

521. Child Screening Evaluations in Speech-Language Pathology (1)
Three hours of laboratory screening per week.

Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 512, 513, 517, and clinic clearance. Communicative Disorders 513 is not required for audiology students.

Screening evaluations of speech and language of children.

522. Adult Screening Evaluations in Speech-Language Pathology (1) Cr/NC
Three hours of laboratory screenings per week.

Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 517, 539, and clinic clearance.

Screening evaluations of speech and language of adults.

525. Introductory Clinical Practice (1)
Eight hours of orientation; thereafter two hours of practicum and one hour of staffing per week.

Prerequisites: Grade point average of 2.75 or better in Communicative Disorders 300, 320, 321, 340, 512, 513, 517, and Linguistics 452 (section co-taught with Communicative Disorders).

Orientation to clinic, supervised observation, and practicum with representative speech and language problems.

526. Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (1-2)
Two hours of practicum and one hour of staffing.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Communicative Disorders 525.

Supervised practice with representative speech and language problems. Up to two units may be taken concurrently; maximum credit two units. Qualified transfer students must enroll in at least one unit of 526 prior to 626.

539. Neuropathologies of Speech and Language (3)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 321 and Linguistics 452 (section co-taught with Communicative Disorders).

Research and theory concerning nature, etiologies, and principles of treatment of disorders of speech and language resulting from pathologies of the nervous system.

540. Hearing Conservation and Audiometry for School Nurses (3)
Prerequisite: Registered nurse.

Builds on registered nurse's knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical-surgical treatment of disease as it relates to auditory mechanism. Designed to give background in hearing screening (pure tone and impedance) and awareness of ramifications of hearing loss in children necessary for referral and follow-up. Fulfills three-unit requirement for the School Nurse Credential and may be used toward the six-unit State Audiometric Certificate requirement. Not open to students with credit in Communicative Disorders 205, 340, 340L.

541. Hearing Screening of Children (1) Cr/NC
Three hours of laboratory screening per week.

Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 340 and 340L.

Field experiences in audiometric and impedance screening of children to obtain contact hours in screening required by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, California License, and Clinical-Rehabilitative Services credential.

542. Diagnostic Audiology I (3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 340L.

Pure tone and speech audiometry; masking; imittance tests, reporting test results, audiometer calibration. Activity immediately following lecture, to obtain experience with audiometric and imittance test equipment.

545. Clinical Practice in Audiologic Assessment (1-3)
Two hours of evaluation and one hour of staffing.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Communicative Disorders 542.

Supervised practicum with pure tone, speech, immittance, and special audiologic testing. One unit represents two hours of clinical contact and one hour of staffing per week. Maximum credit three units.

546. Clinical Practice with Aural Rehabilitation (1)
Two hours of therapy and one hour of staffing.

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Communicative Disorders 511 and a minimum of two units in Communicative Disorders 525, 526, and/or 545.

Supervised practicum in aural rehabilitation. One unit represents two hours of clinical contact and one hour of staffing per week.

550. Education of Deaf Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 350.

Educational programs, services and resources for hearing impaired; historical background, philosophy, sociological and psychological problems.

556. Clinical Practice with the Deaf (1)
Prerequisites: Communicative Disorders 159, 357; credit in two of the following and concurrent registration in the third: Communicative Disorders 511, 513, 562. Admission to clinical practicum includes successful completion of competency examination.

Supervised therapy with representative problems found in the hearing impaired population. Maximum one unit first semester; maximum credit two units.

562. Oral Communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (3)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 550.

Current methods for developing oral/aural communication skills with hearing-impaired children and youth. Differential problems of acquisition of communicative competence. Assessment and intervention procedures for classroom and clinical settings.

570. Dysphagia (3)
Prerequisite: Communicative Disorders 539.

Measurement techniques and research in dysphagia. Assessment and treatment of dysphagia and swallowing problems in children and adults. (Formerly numbered Communicative Disorders 609.)

580. Communication Problems of the Aging (3)
Prerequisites: Twelve upper division units in an appropriate major.

Normal communication processes and aging, including memory and cognition for speech and language, and physiological changes; speech and language pathologies; hearing problems and rehabilitation, including hearing aids, psychosocial aspects of communication, including family dynamics; and resources available within the community. Open to majors and nonmajors.

595. Research Practicum (1-3) Cr/NC
Prerequisites: Admission to the department and approval of department chair.

Participation in a specific research activity under faculty supervision. Maximum combined credit of six units of Communicative Disorders 595 and 795.

596. Selected Topics in Communicative Disorders and
Science (1-4)
Prerequisite: Twelve units in communicative disorders and science courses.

Specialized study of selected topics from the area of speech-language pathology, audiology, education of the hearing impaired, and speech and hearing science. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of six units of 596. Maximum credit of three units of 596 applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.

GRADUATE COURSES
Refer to the Graduate Bulletin.

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