Credits: 3 Discussion of principles underlying clinician/client relationships and interventions for communication disorders. Instruction in clinical management for speech-language pathology, including developing instructional programs, obtaining target behaviors, record keeping, and report writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): SPPA322 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
SPPA 435 - Communication Development and Disorders for Classroom Teachers
Credits: 3 An overview of normal language acquisition and development, including a survey of typical communication disorders and their impact on students’ academic success. Issues such as public laws and policies affecting the communicatively handicapped, language and communication differences in multicultural populations, and collaborative management models are also addressed.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A study of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism; with emphasis on normal and abnormal processes of voice and fluency. Assessment and treatment principles of functional, organic and neurological voice pathologies will be addressed, as well as basic principles of stuttering diagnosis and therapy.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):SPPA 234, SPPA 280, SPPA 310. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: SHP
SPPA 448 - Disorders of Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
Credits: 3 A Study of the anatomy and physiology associated with the vocal mechanism and swallowing function, with emphasis on normal and abnormal processes of voice, fluency and swallowing. An overview of assessment and treatment principles of functional, organic and neurological voice pathologies, and dysphagia will be addressed, as well as basic principles of stuttering diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisites: SPPA234, 280, Corequisite: SPPA310
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite: SPPA310 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A study of neuroanatomy, as well as the interaction of language and cognition, and hemispheric specialization. This course also covers the classification, etiology, and assessment of individuals with speech, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders associated with central nervous system damage. Therapeutic principles are introduced.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):SPPA 234, SPPA 280, SPPA 321. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A conceptual approach to the rehabilitation of the hearing-impaired. Methods of management which optimize the use of residual hearing with amplification or other assistive devices are considered for patients from birth to geriatric.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): SPPA332 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
SPPA 471 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits: 2 Supervised practice in clinical management of persons with communication disorders, including administration of tests and implementation of therapy programs. A content course in practicum area; 25 hours of observation in speech-language pathology and audiology.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): SPPA332, SPPA374 Prerequisite/Corequisite: SPPA425 Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Practicum Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 Supervised practice in test administration, report writing, and clinical management of persons with communication disorders related to audiology.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): SPPA332 Prerequisite/Corequisite:SPPA 458. Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Blended Learning College Code: SHP
SPPA 481 - Clinical Application in Speech-Langauge Pathology
Credits: 2,3 Students will apply practical clinical skills of previously studied theories in the assessment, intervention, and documentation of speech-langauge pathology. Students will conduct direct and simulated patient evaluation and intervention. Direct patient contact hours will be obtained in this course and can be applied toward ASHA certification.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Corequisite(s): SPPA425 Prerequisite(s): SPPA332, SPPA374 Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 2,3 Students will apply practicul clinical skills of previously studied theories in the assessment, intervention, and documentaion of audiology. Students will conduct direct and simulated patient evaluation and intervention. Direct patient contact hours will be obtained in this course and can be applied toward ASHA certification.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Corequisite(s): SPPA458 Prerequisite(s): SPPA332 Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
SPPA 498 - Research Project in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Credits: 1–3 An independent research project in speech-langauge pathology and audiology, typically supervised by a faculty member and resulting in a technicl report summarizing findings or a submission to a professional conference. Students may repeat or take any combiniation of departmental independent study or research project courses up to 6 credits with no more than 3 credits per semester. Consult staff before registering.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
SPPA 500 - Orientation for MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits: 0 Survey of essential principle and practices underlying the Curriculum and Instruction of MS Program in Speech-Languae Pathology. Mandatory for all incoming MS students.
$ - Course or lab fee ($100) Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Antomical, physiological, psychological, neruological, and environmental factors related to delayed or disardered language. An exploration of language skills and methods of promoting their development or compensation for inadequacies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Anatomical, physiological, psychologial, neurological, and enviornmental factors related to delayed or disordeed language of the school aged child. An exploration of language skills and methods of promoting their development or compensationf for inadequacies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
SPPA 510 - Counseling for Speech-Languge Pathology (Standard Option)
Credits: 2 A course addressing the speech-language pathologist’s role in counseling patients, students, family members and caregivers. Competencies in effective clinical diagnostics, treatment, information sharing and social/multicultural adjustments, as well as issues specific to swallowing, communication and cognitive disorders are specifically addressed.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
SPPA 520 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits: 2 Principles and practice involved in performing in-depth diagnostic evaluations with individuals exhibiting speech and/or language dysfunction. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, formulating an assessment battery, evaluating patients, writing the diagnositic reports and interpreting the data to parents and/or involved disciplines.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 Supervised practiucm experience in evaluatino and treatment of individuals exhibiting speech and/or language dysfunction. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, talking with patients, and writing reports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Supervised practicum experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals exhibiting speech and/or language dysfunction. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, talking with patients, and writing reports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 2 Research techniques and experimental design schemes, critical reviewing of current literture, oral technical reporting and writing technical supports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
SPPA 544 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders
Credits: 3 An advanced study of speech and sound productin in children. Discussion will include normal aspects of articulation, phonology and development, identification of articulations disordeers, phonological delays and disorders and childhood apraxia of speech, as well as treatment approaches, theorgy and facilitative strategies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 Preparatory course designed to establish readiness for the Praxis exam in the areas of audiology, basic human communication processes, clinical management, neruogenic disorders, phonological and language disorders, professional issues, and childhood apraxia of speech, as well as treatment approaches, theory anf facilitative strategies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
SPPA 574 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits: 3 Research techniques and experimental design schemes, critical reviewing of current literature, oral technical reporting and writing technial supports. The process used in integrating research principles into evidence-based practice.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Theory, disgnosis and treatment underlying the articulation, resonance, and phonatory problems associated with voice, belopharyngeal disorders and craniofacial anomalies. Includes discussion of etiologies, technology, and multicultural issues affecting appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 An exploration of neurocognitive deficits of speech and language, with emphasis in dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere damage. Principles of neuroanatomy and physiology, language implications, executive functioning concerns, and multicultural impacts will be investigated.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Supervised practicum experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals exhibiting speech and/or language dysfunction. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, talking with patients, and writing reports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 An exploration of the Speech-Language Pathologist’s role in assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of various swallowing disorders in children and adults. Includes discussion of ethical and cultural issues, analysis of current literature, and clinical application.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Supervised practicum experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals exhibiting speech and/or language dysfunction. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, talking with patients, and writing reports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 Research techniques and experimental design schemes, critical reviewing of current literature, oral technical reporting and writing technical supports.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 The thesis option is intended to provide depth of study in a focused area of the field of Speech-Language pathology. Student will be required to compose a thesis dealing with a particular, relevant area of interest.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 An exploratin of etiologies, methods of examination, diagnosis, treatment, and research of fluency disorders.The ethical, cultural and professional issues associated with fluency disorders are also addressed.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
SPPA 663 - Augmentative and Alternaive Communication
Credits: 2 Principles of assessment and intervention for individuals requiring augmentative or alternative methods of communication. Discussion will include low and high technology aids and adaptions, symbol systems, vocabulary selection, and procuring funding.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 0 During the second to last or last semester of the program students will be required to take a comprehensive examination. Students may be given permission to take the Praxis II/ASHA exam in lieu of the comprehensive exam.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
Credits: 4 Supervised practicum experience in a school based setting, performance evaluation and treatment of children exhibiting speech and dysfunctions. Students will gain further experience in collecting case histories, conferring with patients, and report writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 4 Supervised practicum experience in a hospital setting, performance evaluation and treatment of clients exhibiting speech, language, and swallowing dysfunctions. Students will gain further experience in collecting case histories, conferring with patients, and report writing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 2,3 Reaching Roman Catholic, Protestant, Ecumenical, and post-denominational minds. Addressing the post-modern worldview, as well as other challenges to the task of theology in general, and to the Seventh-day Adventist faith in particular. For students without a prior degree in Theology. Also available through the Seminary Distance Learning Center as a 2-credit course.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the interdisciplinary nature, sources, and methods of theology; the doctrines of God (the Trinity, foreknowledge, predestination), His works (creation, providence, the covenant, law and Sabbath), the Holy Spirit, and human beings (nature, image of God, and sin). For students without a prior degree in Theology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the doctrines of Christ (nature and works of atonement), salvation, the church (marks, ministry, and mission) and eschatology (Adventist, Christ-centered exploration of end-time prophecies and events). For students without a prior degree in Theology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 A broad study of the Christine doctrine of Salvation: The author, object, need, agent, process, and result of salvation. Biblical, historical and systematic considerations are intrinsic to this course. While the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of this doctrine constitutes the central focus of the study, other views are also acknowledged.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the basic moral guidelines and ethical principles contained in the Bible. Application of these guidelines and principles to contemporary moral issues of special interest for Seventh-day Adventists.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An application of Christian moral teachings to various personal issues and dilemmas with special emphasis on the moral habits and Christian character.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 The nature, attributes, marks, and government of the Christian Church. Its relation to Christ, to the Scriptures, and to the Holy Spirit. The ordinances and the ministry.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 A study of the nature and attributes of God and His relation to the world. Consideration of divine foreknowledge, predestination, and providence; the Trinity; God as person. Also available through the Seminary Distance Learning Center as a 3-credit course.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the doctrinal development of the Church from the close of the apostolic age to Augustine in such themes as heresy, ethics, salvation, authority, and ecclesiology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the major doctrinal trends of the Church from Anselm to Wesley. Particular attention given to such themes as atonement, salvation, ecclesiology, and eschatology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An introduction to Roman Catholic theology. Attention given to major doctrinal formulations, dogmas, and practices from the patristic period to the present in dialogue with Scripture.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of major trends in 19th- and 20th-century theology, including liberalism and neo-orthodoxy, and such shapers of religious thought as Schleiermacher, Barth, and Bultmann viewed over the rise and development of Adventist theology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the history, structures, and theological implications of the ecumenical movement; including evaluation and response from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 The unique person of Christ: His pre-existence, virgin birth, and incarnation. The incarnate relation of His divinity and humanity. The meaning and implications of His death.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An exploration of selected issues currently confronting the church, such as ethnic relations, the role of women, nationalism and liberation theology, poverty and hunger, and relations with civil governments.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Adventist approach to a Christ-centered interpretation of the end-time prophecies regarding the judgment, the second coming of Christ, the kingdom of God, and the millennium in the Old and New Testaments on the basis of biblical principles of interpretation.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 The person and work of the Holy Spirit in the plan of redemption and the divine economy. Also available through the Seminary Distance Learning Center as a 2-credit course.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An inquiry into the field of professional relations, dilemmas, and decision making within the context of Christian ethics. Emphasis on the identity, activity, and influence (witness) of a Christian professional, primarily in the various aspects of pastoral ministry and other caring professions.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Discussion and application of biblical teachings and normative models to decision making and standards of Christian behavior in the context of praxis of ministry. THST 550 strongly recommended (expected for MDiv students) prior to this course.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Origin of humanity, the fall, and sin—its nature and effect. The nature of man, the doctrine of immortality. Man and woman as the image of God.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of issues such as Christology, anthropology, ecclesiology, contemporary theology, and Christian ethics. Available for PhD/ThD, MA, and select MDiv students.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Seminar College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Development of theological tradition, movement, doctrine, or theme throughout the history of Judeo-Christian thought. Available for PhD/ThD, MA, and select MDiv students.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
THST 659 - Seminar in Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics
Credits: 2,3 The interrelation between philosophical, theological, and ethical thought-forms and issues considered in the light of the biblical perspective. Available for PhD/ThD, MA, and select MDiv students.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Interdisciplinary analysis of the interrelatedness of church, its theology and task with the society as potential recipient of the Gospel; examination of structures and dynamics in church and society from biblical, theological, ethical, and sociological perspectives; formulation of a biblical world view vis-a-vis modern philosophies and ideologies.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 A critical study of the nature and ideological origins of the postmodern mind as it relates to both the theology and the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An overview of classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy: an introduction to key figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant; and a survey of recent developments such as process, existentialist, and analytical philosophy.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 The relation of scientific information and theory to Christian doctrines; theories of origin, geologic time, uniformity, and organic evolution as developed in the fields of historical geology and biology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
THST 814 - Seminar in Philosophy, Theology and Ethics
Credits: 3 The interrelation between philosophical, theological and ethical thought-forms and issues considered in the light of the biblical perspective. Available for PhD/ThD, MA, and select MDiv students.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM