HDE 3700 - Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, Hearing and Swallowing

Credits: 4

This course is for students who are considering careers in areas such as speech-language pathology, audiology, dentistry, nutrition, and medicine. It provides students with an overview of human anatomy and physiology for functions related to speech production, swallowing and hearing across the lifespan. Topics related to disorders and disease that interrupt these specialized anatomical and physiological functions will be introduced. Students will participate in the course through recorded lectures, on-line discussions, video observations, and on-line meetings with their instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior or Senior status, or permission of instructor is required.