SPA 721 - Craniofacial Disorders

(2 units)

Causes and treatment of communicative disorders related to cleft lip and palate. An interdisciplinary team approach is stressed.

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): Must be an admitted degree seeking student in the Speech Pathology and Audiology masters program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the nature of cleft palate speech including its anatomical/physiological, acoustic, and psychological correlates.
2. demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for CLP and related disorders including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorder.

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