SPPA 321 - Communication and Aging

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Speech Language Pathology

Description:

This course is an introduction to the communication characteristics of older adults. Emphasis is placed on the changes in speech, language, voice, fluency, and hearing that are expected with normal aging, as well as the common disorders encountered in this age group. Students are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of these characteristics, practical techniques to compensate for resulting communication problems, and when and to whom to make referrals if further testing/therapy is needed. A service learning project will be required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Advance standing of 60 credits. (Completion of an SPPA course, or a course in the Gerontology Concentration.)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Advanced

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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