COMM DIS003 - Therapy Analysis and Field Observation - Units 3.5

Prerequisites: COMM DIS 001A, Introduction to Communication Disorders, COMM DIS 001B, Speech, Language and Hearing Development, ENG 001A, Reading and Composition, and H S 019, Human Development, all with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is an introduction to speech therapy programs in public schools, clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Students learn the basic therapy protocol utilized in treatment for all disorders. Critical components of evidenced based practice and efficient, appropriate therapy are reviewed. The laboratory component includes student observation of a speech therapist at the off-campus facilities. (CSU)