This course is for students who are considering careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, nursing, education, human development and human service, health, exercise and rehabilitation sciences or social work. It provides students with an overview of the scientific study of communication, the nature of communication and swallowing disorders and the various disorders that interfere with communication and swallowing. Students participate in the course through recorded lectures, online discussions, video observations and online meetings with their instructor. Credits: 4