Survey of language, speech, and hearing disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding such disorders as a part of the fuller understanding of human behavior.
Linguistic, acoustic, and articulatory phonetics applied to the description of speech. Stresses use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with English, foreign languages, and disordered speech.
Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
Structure and function of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and hearing systems, coupled with models of speech and hearing as part of human communication. Prerequisites: Communication Sciences & Disorders, Education major or minor, Neuroscience major; minimum Sophomore standing; or Instructor permission.
Provides advanced exploration of the professions and clinical work of audiologists and speech language pathologists. Skills and knowledge related to ethical issues, person/family centered care, and cultural competence are practiced. Guided observations review specific clinical skills along with their application in practice. Prerequisite: CSD 1210; Sophomore standing. Pre/Co-requisite: CSD 1200.
Transcription of speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Speech sound disorders, development, universals, dialects, coarticulation, connected speech, prosody and second-language learning. Prerequisite: Three credits in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Linguistics.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded.
Examines the social and cultural experience of disability in different times and cultures. As an introduction to Disability Studies, topics covered will include foundational concepts/vocabulary, the influence of cultural beliefs, personal narratives, education, healthcare, social services, self-advocacy and the disability rights movement. Credit not awarded for both CSD 3200 and CSD 5740. Pre/Co-requisites: EDSP 1050, ASL 1990; or Instructor permission. Cross-listed with: EDSP 3250.
Evidence-based practice and response to intervention strategies, screening and intervention for language differences; diverse populations. Complete 50 hours practicum. Prerequisite: CSD 3250.
Study of cognition and language in terms of mental representation models; contemporary models of memory, as well as capacity theories of language comprehension and production. Credit not awarded for both CSD 3480 and CSD 5480. Prerequisite: CSD 2010.
The principles, methods, and problems of psychometrics as applied to the screening and diagnosis of communication processes. Students will describe, critique, and create assessments for reliable and valid measurements of communicative skills. Pre/Co-requisites: CSD 2210 or Instructor permission.
Examination of the impact of hearing loss on development and its overall effects on communication. Survey of management considerations, sensory devices, speech reading, and auditory training. Credit not awarded for both CSD 3720 and CSD 5720. Prerequisite: CSD 3710.
Discusses knowledge/research regarding assessment of and interventions for individuals with ASD related to and use of evaluation tools, and implementation of communication, social interaction and play skills. Credit not awarded for both CSD 3899 and CSD 5899. Prerequisite: Minimum Junior standing.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory-level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded.
Seminar exploring interdisciplinary process, collaborative teaming, teaching, cultural competence and family-centered care as they relate to children and families affected by neurodevelopmental and related disabilities, including ASD. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Supervised practicum experiences with children and adults presenting disorders of speech, hearing, and language. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
Supervised practicum experiences with children and adults presenting disorders of speech, hearing, and language. Prerequisites: CSD 6200, CSD 6210; Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
An overview of topics necessary for employment as a school based SLP. Specific topics will be covered related to federal and state special education regulations. Prerequisite: CSD 6200. Co-requisite: CSD 6220.
Study of adult and child fluency disorders with focus on symptomatology, etiology, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of people with stuttering disorders including cluttering and neurogenetic populations. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
Introduction to normal and disordered swallowing function across the life span including etiologies, signs/symptoms of dysphagia, diagnostic procedures and treatment within an interdisciplinary model. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
The study of linguistic and cognitive-communication impairments associated with stroke and other acquired neurogenic communication disorders. Aphasia, Right Hemisphere Communication Disorders (RHD) and communication disorders associated with dementia are explored. Emphasis on the principles and procedures of assessment and intervention are emphasized. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
Students complete a systematic review or research project under the direction of faculty.
Research for the Master's Thesis.
Study of normal and abnormal laryngeal anatomy and physiology as they relate to diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of vocal pathologies. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
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