Survey of language, speech, and hearing disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding such disorders as a part of the fuller understanding of human behavior.
Speech and language acquisition interpreted in light of current learning and cognitive theory, linguistic theory, and methods of linguistic analysis.
Intermediate courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
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.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded.
Survey of hearing and the nature and causes of hearing impairment. Includes an orientation to assessment procedures and rationales, hearing screening and counseling considerations. Prerequisites: CSD 2010, CSD 2210.
This course introduces students to the organization, structures and functions of the human central nervous system. Higher cognitive and linguistic behaviors are emphasized. Prerequisite: Human Biology course such as one of the following: BIOL 1105, BIOL 1155, BCOR 1400, BCOR 1450, or ANPS 1190.
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 work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded.
Supervised practicum experiences with children and adults presenting disorders of speech, hearing, and language. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.
Familiarize students with the effects of hearing loss, both on a child's development and on general communication as an adult. Using the WHO-ICF model, obtain theoretical and practical information to develop a working understanding of the habilitation of hearing in children, including educational management, and rehabilitation of hearing in adults. Become familiar with personal and school sensory devices as well as assistive devices for those with hearing loss. Prerequisite: Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate student.