Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
SFTY 5443 - Asbestos and Lead Management
This is a course in methods and practices used to determine the
extent of hazards posed by the presence of asbestos- containing
materials and lead paint in the workplace, the environment, and in
the home. The course will familiarize the student with federal, state,
and local laws and regulations governing these hazards, and the
methodologies used to either remove asbestos and lead paint, or
to maintain them in situ while keeping personal and environmental
risks within acceptable levels.
SFTY 5453 - Hazard Waste Operation & Emergency Response
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOP-
ER) fulfills the initial classroom training requirements of the United
States Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s regulation
29CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency
Response.
SFTY 5463 - Industrial Ventilation
This course is a study of methods and techniques of industrial ventilation
systems, including local exhaust systems as engineering
controls for reduction of air-borne contaminants, as well as the basic
concepts of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Prerequisite(s): SFTY 2503 and graduate standing.
SFTY 5900 - Practicum In Safety Education
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SFTY 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SFTY 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
SFTY 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SFTY 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SFTY 5950 - Internship In Safety Education
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
SFTY 5960 - Institute In Safety
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SFTY 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
SFTY 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (SLP)
Department of Advanced Professional & Special
Services
SLP 5013 - Foundations Of Speech-Language Pathology
This course presents a survey of the principles, concepts and terminology
fundamental to the professions of speech-language pathology
and audiology.
SLP 5023 - Fluency Disorders
This course includes a detailed examination of the nature and definition
of fluency disorders (stuttering and cluttering). Theories regarding
etiology and their implications for evaluation and treatment of fluency
disorders are studied. Precedures for the evaluation of speech fluency,
diagnosis, and treatment for different age groups are examined.
Prerequisite(s): SLP 4713.
SLP 5112 - Speech And Hearing Science
This course presents an advanced study of physical and physiological
aspects of speech production and reception. Topics include
analysis of acoustic signals and speech synthesis. Prerequisite(s):
Permission required.
SLP 5232 - Communication Disorders Infant/Toddler
This course presents an in-depth examination of high-risk infant/toddler
development and implications for speech-language development.
Topics includes information relative to defining the at-risk population
incidence of high-risk infants, medical terminology specific to the
population, infant communication development, assessment data,
and materials. Models for parent/professional facilitation of communication
skills are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
SLP 5243 - Diagnostic Methods Speech-Language Pathology
This course presents a detailed examination of the principles and
procedures in diagnosis and evaluation of communication disorders.
Special reference will be made to imterpretation of medical/developmental
history, application of standardized tests, informal methods
of evaluation, and principles of caseload selection.
SLP 5252 - Advanced Normal Language Development
This course provides a detailed description of linguistic, behavioral,
cognitive and social factors in language development. Specific emphasis
is placed on analysis and coding of morphologic, syntactic,
semantic and pragmatic features in the language of children and
adolescents. Prerequisite(s): Permission required.
SLP 5262 - Advanced Language Disorders
This course provides an in-depth examination of the theoretical foundations,
formal standardized tests, language sampling and analysis
techniques for assessment of language disorders in children and
adolescents. Topics include detailed study of various procedures
for language treatment. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.
SLP 5282 - Advanced Articulation Disorders
This course provides an in-depth study of the principles and procedures
for assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological
disorders. Evaluation and treatment of oral-motor disorders, including
apraxia and dysarthria, are also examined. Prerequisite(s): Permission
required.
SLP 5292 - Aphasia II
This course provides a detailed study of the procedures for evaluation
and treatment of neurogenic communication disorders in adults
including the aphasias, dementias, traumatic brain injury, and righthemisphere
syndrom. Prerequisite(s): SLP 5363, permission required.
SLP 5302 - Augmentative Communication
This course examines the selection, development, and use of
augmentative alternative systems of communication with severely
communicatively handicapped individuals. Prerequisite(s): Written
permission required.
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