Communicative Disorders, B.A.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing an BA degree in Speech Communication:
Theoretical Foundations

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomic structures and physiological processes involved in speech, including respiration, phonation, articulation and resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of speech acoustics and perception.

Developmental Processes

• Demonstrate the knowledge of the social and developmental norms for speech and language acquisition.

Communicative Disorders

• Demonstrate knowledge of the etiology and characteristics of speech and language disorders.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedures to assess and remediate speech and language disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles associated with the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language disorders.