SLHS 450: Neuroanatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology and Audiology

Speech, Lang, & Hearing Sci · 5 credits

Examination of the structure and function of the human nervous system as it supports communication, hearing, and swallowing. Emphasizes both typical and atypical neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and cognitive-communication processes. Students connect neural mechanisms to communication differences and disorders.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2026 to Spring 2027).

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Prerequisites

(SLHS 352 or Communication Sci & Disorders 352) and (SLHS 372 or Communication Sci & Disorders 372)

Prerequisite tree

Each course's own prerequisites, down to the first courses in the chain.

SLHS 352 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanisms
SLHS 372 Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Ear
requires SLHS 352 or Communication Sci & Disorders 352
- SLHS 352 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanisms (shown above)

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (4)

SLHS 470, SLHS 510, SLHS 542, SLHS 576

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

SLHS 470 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition in Adults
SLHS 510 Assessment and Treatment of Resonance Disorders
SLHS 542 Adult and Pediatric Dysphagia
SLHS 576 Cognitive Communication Disorders

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Evans, Kelli	2	Spring 2026 to Spring 2027

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Spring 2027	0	22646	Lecture/Lab	TR 2:00pm-3:50pm · AW 204	Evans, Kelli	0/60	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2026	0 Neuroanatomy for Speech Pathology and Audiology	23277	Lecture/Lab	TR 2:00pm-3:50pm · CF 110	Evans, Kelli	37/60	Face to Face Instruction