Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Bell Hall, Room 114
269-471-3468
speech@andrews.edu
www.andrews.edu/speech/

Faculty
Heather Ferguson, Chairperson, MS-CCC-SLP
Darah J. Regal AuD, CCC-A
Brynja K. Davis MS, CCC-SLP
Joyce Richardson, PhD CCC-SLP
Lara Scheidler-Smith, MA CCC-SLP

Mission

The Andrews University Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SPLAD) provides faith-affirming Christian education. The sequence of experiences focuses on the knowledge and practices for a career in the discipline. Students will:

• Become knowledgeable about human communication and potential disorders
• Uphold the ethical and Christian principles regardless of age, gender or ethnicity
• Be prepared to provide high quality, effective clinical service.

Download SPLAD application

Programs

• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology BS
• Speech-Language Pathology BS/MS - 5 Year Track
• Wellness, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Emphasis BHS

• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology/Spanish Studies BS/BA

• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Minor

• Speech-Language Pathology Transitional 3 Years MS Program
• Speech-Language Pathology, MS

Courses

• SPPA 091 - Speech Support
• SPPA 092 - Auditory Support
• SPPA 234 - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• SPPA 250 - Fieldwork
• SPPA 270 - Preclinical Observation
• SPPA 280 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
• SPPA 285 - Applied Phonetics
• SPPA 310 - Speech Science
• SPPA 321 - Normal Language Development
• SPPA 322 - Child Language Disorders
• SPPA 331 - Basic Audiology
• SPPA 332 - Audiological Procedures
• SPPA 340 - Neuroscience of Communication
• SPPA 374 - Articulation and Phonology: Development and Disorders
• SPPA 400 - Orientation for MS in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 402 - Child Language Disorders: Preschool
• SPPA 403 - Child Language Disorders: School Age
• SPPA 405 - Aphasia
• SPPA 415 - Seminar in Communication Disorders:_________
• SPPA 420 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 421 - Practicum I: Onsite
• SPPA 422 - Practicum II: Onsite
• SPPA 425 - Clinical Principles and Practices
• SPPA 434 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders
• SPPA 435 - Communication Development and Disorders for Classroom Teachers
• SPPA 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare
• SPPA 446 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care
• SPPA 447 - Disorders of Voice and Fluency
• SPPA 448 - Disorders of Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
• SPPA 455 - Adult Neurogenic Disorders
• SPPA 458 - Aural Rehabilitation
• SPPA 471 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 472 - Clinical Practicum in Audiology
• SPPA 474 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 478 - Study Tour:
• SPPA 480 - Topics in _______
• SPPA 481 - Clinical Application in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 482 - Clinical Application in Audiology
• SPPA 495 - Independent Research/Project
• SPPA 498 - Research Project in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• SPPA 500 - Orientation for MS in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 502 - Child Language Disorders: Preschool
• SPPA 503 - Child Language Disorders: School Age
• SPPA 510 - Counseling for Speech-Language Pathology (Standard Option)
• SPPA 515 - Aphasia
• SPPA 520 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 521 - Practicum I: Onsite
• SPPA 522 - Practicum II: Onsite
• SPPA 536 - Thesis Option I
• SPPA 544 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders
• SPPA 550 - Praxis Preparatory Class
• SPPA 551 - Educational Audiology (Standard Option)
• SPPA 574 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
• SPPA 583 - Voice and Velopharyngeal Disorders
• SPPA 596 - Neurocognitive Disorders
• SPPA 608 - Practicum III: Onsite
• SPPA 613 - Dysphagia
• SPPA 624 - Practicum IV: Onsite
• SPPA 631 - Motor Speech Disorders
• SPPA 636 - Thesis Option II
• SPPA 637 - Thesis Option III
• SPPA 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care
• SPPA 647 - Fluency
• SPPA 663 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• SPPA 670 - Comprehensive Examination
• SPPA 678 - Study Tour
• SPPA 680 - Topics in:
• SPPA 682 - Practicum V: School
• SPPA 683 - Practicum VI: Hospital
• SPPA 695 - Independent study