Summer Online

Introduction to Communication Disorders

HSLS 108--Four Quarter Hours

Beula Magimairaj
Ohio University--Athens Campus
bm926805@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Introduction to the field of human communication disorders, including disorders of hearing, speech, and language.

Prerequisites

None

Methods of Course Instruction

  • All course materials will be online on Blackboard 7

  • Relevant instructional audio/video files (also on Blackboard) will supplement primary course material

  • Discussion boards may be used

  • Assignments to be submitted online

Course Objectives

The specific learning objectives of this course will be:

  • Understanding basic concepts in communication

  • Basic understanding of typical communication processes in children as well as adults

  • Basic introduction to disorders of Speech, Language and Hearing in children as well as adults

  • Basic understanding of the scope of practice of speech-language pathologists and audiologists

General Course Requirements

  • Required readings

  • Assignments (30% of Grade)

  • Exams (70% of Grade)

Materials

Required

Text(s)
There will be no required textbook.
ALL required readings and course material will be posted on Blackboard



Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 tests (worth 50 points each) and a Final exam (worth 100 points) - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: all exams will be Online  

Dates of Exams
To be specified later

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


Call the education counselors the division of Lifelong Learning at (740) 593-2910 if you have questions about Ohio Degree Opportunities.