Learn how the foundations of literacy are built on oral language and how to assess and remediate literacy issues. Prerequisites: 55 credit hours completed or graduate status.

Study of critical evaluation of scientific literature. Research in evidence-based practice related to clinical decision-making. Exploration of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods in research design procedures. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 494, 439; a statistics course; or admission to the graduate program in Speech- Language Pathology or Audiology. Co-requisites: For Undergraduates Only: CDO 463, 551.

Current topics for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours.

This course examines procedures for assessment of communication, language, and speech of students with autism spectrum disorders, and reviews strategies for enhancing communication and language. Prerequisites: SPE 530; senior or graduate status.

This course examines clinical procedures and evidence-based practice for assessment and intervention of communication skills of clients with autism spectrum disorders. Prerequisites: Signed CDO major, 30 hours CDO coursework; or admitted SLP or AuD.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Intensive study of a subject area initiated by the student and guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and instructor and completion of CDO independent study form. Students can take no more than 3 credits at one time.