The student will demonstrate knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the social/behavioral sciences. (ASHA standard IV-A) The student will demonstrated knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases. The student will demonstrated the ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span. (ASHA standard IV-B) Students will demonstrate knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates. (ASHA standard IV-C) The students will demonstrate skills in oral and written or other forms of communication. (ASHA standard V-A)