Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement

Nevada State College is proud to announce the School of Education Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement. This program provides the opportunity for students with a bachelors degree to earn credits towards a Nevada teaching endorsement to teach pupils who have speech and language impairments. The Cohort consists of 13, three-credit classes (plus a two credit seminar and six-credit practicum) which will extend over two and one-half years and will enable students to apply for a Nevada Teaching Endorsement in Speech Pathology. This endorsement is limited to the public school systems in the state of Nevada. Individuals with a bachelors degree outside of Education may be required to take 6 additional credits.

Program admission is required.

Each cohort begins in the fall and courses must be taken in the following sequence:

Fall I: SPA 301 Survey of Speech Pathology, 3 credits
This course is the introduction to the field of speech-language pathology and human communication disorders. It encompasses a survey of normal speech and language development and disorders. The course also includes discussions concerning public attitudes affecting educational, psycho-social, and vocational opportunities, and resources for persons with one or more of the various disorders in communication

SPA 320 Introduction To Phonetics, 3 credits
This course is a study of the principles of the International Phonetic Alphabet. It encompasses transcriptions of spoken language and how these transcriptions are used with speech disorders. Co-requisite: SPA 301.

SPA 362 Introduction To Audiology, 3 credits
This is an introduction to the disorders of audition, the assessment of auditory function, the anatomy and physiology of hearing system, aural rehabilitation, and other intervention strategies.

Spring I: SPA 330 Communication Science, 3 credits
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology and neuromuscular systems pertaining to speech, language, and hearing. The interaction of the respiratory system with phonation and its modification by resonation and articulation will be emphasized. Neural control of speech production and the cerebral organization of language will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPA 320.

SPA 340 Normal Development And Disorders Of Speech And Language, 3 credits
This course presents theories of normal speech and language development, describes stages of acquisition, and introduces basic understandings of oral communicative disorders and linguistic diversity. Co-requisite: SPA 330.

Summer I: EDU 203 Introduction to Special Education, 3 credits
Survey of the various types of exceptionalities. Emphasis on etiology, physical, and educational characteristics.

SPA 364 Articulation And Voice Disorders, 3 Credits
The causes and characteristics of articulatory and phonological disorders are discussed. Basic assessment and treatment strategies are incorporated as well. Prerequisite: SPA 340

SPA 401 Fluency Disorders, 3 credits
Disorders of speech rhythm and fluency. Emphasis on etiology, diagnosis and methods of treatment in children and adults.

Fall II: SPA 467 Language Disorders, 3 credits
This course discusses various language disorders. The principles of assessment and remediation of language disorders are introduced. Prerequisite(s): SPA 340 or concurrent enrollments.

SPA 439 Neurology And Speech Pathology, 3 credits
The neurological processes of speech, language, and hearing will be presented during this course.

Spring II: SPA 400 Assessment Of Communication Disorders, 3 credits
This course will provide the student with knowledge of assessment concepts and procedures in speech and language and ways to develop competencies necessary to conduct such assessments. Prerequisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 330, SPA 401, SPA 467, SPA 364.

SPA 365 Advanced Audiological Assessment, 3 credits
The theory and application of audiological evaluation procedures will be presented. Prerequisite: SPA 362.

EDSP 432- Serving Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families, 3 credits
Facilitating the interrelationship of varied services for students with disabilities. Focus includes working with parents, professionals, and community services.

Summer II: SPA 345 Clinical Practicum Seminar, 2 credits
This course provides students with a means to organize and manage a school-based speech-language therapy caseload. Students will learn to write reports, schedule students on their caseload, determine eligibility, work with school teams, etc. Prerequisite(s): SPA 301, SPA 320, SPA 340, SPA 330.

SPA 441 Clinical Practicum*, 6 credits
This course is designed to prepare students in speech-language pathology to plan for and provide appropriate speech and language therapy to children in a school setting. They will conduct assessments and evaluate student performance in a variety of speech and language areas. They will be expected to write lessons plans and Individual Education Programs (IEPs). They will participate in IEP meetings for initial placements and annual reviews for students with speech-language impairments and for students with other disabilities. Gradually, they will assume supervised responsibility of the students on the master clinician’s caseload.

Sequence of Courses
Two and one half year sequence of courses for endorsement program.
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