Course OverviewThis prerequisite course covers oral language development and its relationship to the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Theories of language development are analyzed. Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics are addressed.

Course OverviewThis prerequisite course examines basic anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms, including respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal systems. A particular focus is basic science foundations and application to clinical problem-solving.