CMDS 567 - Neural Bases of Speech, Language, and Swallowing

This course is designed to provide speech-language pathology undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the speech, language, and swallowing mechanisms, across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the neurophysiological underpinnings of human communication and its disorders. This course is designed to prepare students for further study in neurologically based communication disorders.

Prerequisites: CMDS 470 or its equivalent, or admission to the Communication Disorders program
Credit(s): 2