This course focuses on the theory, research, and practice of academic interventions for PK-12 students in educational settings. Using an MTSS framework, students will learn how to identify academic difficulties and select, implement, and evaluate appropriate evidence-based interventions. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills and knowledge essential for school psychologists to support academic skill development in children.

This is a course about clinical statistics, clinical research, and clinical practice. The central focus of the course is integrating clinical research, clinical expertise, and client values for informing clinical decisions. Lectures and hands-on learning experiences center on understanding and critically analyzing reports of clinical research, as well as systematic reviews, for the purpose of informing clinical practice.

This course critically examines the typical and atypical development of cognitive skills and abilities that are fundamental to the development of language. Lectures and learning experiences establish a theoretical basis for cognitive and language development underpinnig a rational and systematic approach to clinical diagnosis and treatment. The course is foundational for clinical practice.

A lecture-discussion and clinical study of development and disorders of phonology and articulation. Etiology, evaluation, and treatment are discussed. Prerequisite: EDHS 5010, 5050 (or concurrent enrollment), or instructor permission.

A lecture-discussion and clinical study of fluency disorders: development, theory, evaluation, and treatment.

A lecture-discussion and clinical study of voice disorders, organic and functional: pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment. This course includes a clinical laboratory experience. Prerequisite: EDHS 5050, 7190, or instructor permission.

Introduction to clinical intervention and assessment with inaugural orientation to concepts of professional ethics, behavior management, and prevention. Primary focus on developing clinical reasoning using case history and client data. Students practice clinical writing, learn basic steps of evidence-based practice within a clinical setting, consider culturally responsive practices, and access resources to support current and future learning.

Autism is a life-long neuro-developmental disorder substantially impacting an individual's ability to communicate. This class explores the history, etiology, assessment, and intervention strategies for working with people of all ages in developing communication skills necessary for daily living.

Emphasizes the impact of hearing loss; techniques for improving communication with individuals who have hearing loss; the latest in hearing technology; basic principles of aural (re)habilitation for individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or experience disorders of auditory processing; and the perspectives of Deaf individuals. Prerequisite: EDHS 5080 or equivalent.

This course examines the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech and language behaviors, as well as providing a comprehensive examination of the neurological substrates for communication, swallowing and cognition.