San Diego State University Offers New Online Speech-Language Pathology Courses in Top-Ranked California Program
San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) June 08, 2016 -- San Diego State University’s Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) graduate program – ranked No. 1 in California and No. 24 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report – will debut its online Speech-Language Pathology Essentials program during the fall 2016 semester.
The fall courses are SLHS 305/Hearing Science (3 units) and SLHS 321/Anatomy and Physiology of Speech (4 units).
-- SLHS 305/Hearing Science is an introduction to hearing and speech science that includes the study of basic functions of auditory anatomy and physiology.
-- SLHS 321/Anatomy and Physiology of Speech covers the basic anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism for human communication.
Additional courses will be offered in the coming terms.
“With courses based on cutting-edge research and best practice in the field, we’re excited about our new online program in Speech-Language Pathology Essentials, which will help students get started on their career path,” said Jessica Barlow, professor in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at SDSU.
The credit program prepares students to apply to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. Students may take individual courses as needed to meet prerequisite requirements for their desired graduate program.
The curriculum is non-cohort and is led by lecturers from SDSU’s SLHS department. Each online course takes 15 weeks to complete and costs $317 per unit.
The courses are offered through SDSU’s College of Health and Services, in conjunction with SDSU’s College of Extended Studies. The program is open to individuals not currently enrolled in an SDSU degree program.
For more information, visit neverstoplearning.net/SLP, email jbarlow(at)mail(dot)sdsu(dot)edu, or call (619) 594-0243.
SDSU's College of Extended Studies reaches out to San Diego, the nation, and the world with a wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities, and more than 50 certificate programs for career advancement. Topics range from contract management, construction, and craft beer, to grant writing, marketing, and human resources. And many programs are available online. The CES also offers one of the largest ESL programs in the U.S. through the American Language Institute; and university-quality courses to students age 50 and better through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Other opportunities include seminars, study abroad, corporate education and access to regular SDSU classes through Open University. For more information or to register, visit neverstoplearning.net or call (619) 265-7378 (SDSU).
Jessica Barlow, San Diego State University, http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/SLP, (619) 594-0243, [email protected]
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