Speech, Language,& Hearing Sci 490P - PubHlth Approaches/SLHS

This course introduces students to public health frameworks applied to speech, language, and hearing sciences. Emphasis is placed on population health, prevention, and health equity across the lifespan. Students explore how social determinants of health influence communication outcomes, examine epidemiological trends, and compare public health and clinical approaches to intervention. Through applied readings, case studies, and campaign development, students learn to design and evaluate public health strategies to reduce communication health disparities.

Open to juniors and seniors only.