CSD - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Study of normal acquisition of language and speech of children examined on the basis of current linguistic theory. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of types and management of communicative disorders experienced by people of all ages/cultures; with emphasis on portrayal of disabilities in literature/film and societal responses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of speech sound acquisition emphasizing broad and narrow transcription of normal and disordered American English speech sound production using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Credits
3(3-0)
Contains subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Study of language development in normally developing children from birth through adulthood; oral language sample analysis; language characteristics in disordered language learners.
Credits
3(3-0)
Anatomy and basic psychophysics of hearing, pathologies causing hearing loss, and measurement procedures used to test hearing. Prerequisite: 24 credit hours. Recommended: Math competency and one course in the natural sciences.
Credits
3(3-0)
Anatomical structures and functions for speech and hearing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of formal and informal assessment of speech sound system disorders, associated factors and intervention approaches applied to various etiologies. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO Major; CDO 278, 335. Co-requisites: CDO 340, 431.
Credits
3(3-0)
Formal/informal assessment of language, cognition, and communication functioning in infant through school-aged children not developing normal language parameters: intervention approaches for deficits in language. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO Major; CDO 330. Co-requisites: CDO 338; CDO 431.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of the diagnostic process in speech and language including formal and informal assessment methods and tools and strategies for analysis/interpretation of diagnostic findings. Prerequisites: CDO 230, CDO 278, CDO 330, CDO 335, CDO 338, CDO 340.
Credits
2(2-0)
Overviews neuroanatomical bases of acquired adult communication disorders and reviews nature and impact of such disorders including aphasia, dementia, apraxia, dysarthria, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 335, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 439, 494.
Credits
3(3-0)
Habilitative and rehabilitative issues/approaches for persons with hearing loss, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, speechreading, conversational strategies, auditory training, speech/language intervention, psychosocial adjustment, and education. Prerequisite: CDO 331.
Credits
3(3-0)
Clinical communication using case-based formats to interpret/report outcome data and develop oral/written skills in correspondence with clients, families, and stakeholders. Writing Intensive. Pre/Co- requisite: CDO 417.
Credits
3(3-0)
To assist special education, elementary, and secondary teachers in the management of language disorders in mentally impaired, emotionally impaired, learning disabled, and autistic populations. Prerequisite: one course in the area of CDO.
Credits
3(3-0)
Classroom lecture integrating the clinical interaction process with clinical principles and techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 278, 338, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 494, 417.
Credits
3(3-0)
Physical properties of sound generation, transmission, reception, and perception. Acoustics of sound production, phonemic distinctions, and graphic representations of American English speech. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO Major; CDO 278. Co-requisites: CDO 525, 551.
Credits
3(3-0)
Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: an overall B average; permission of advisor and instructor (and completion of form).
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Supervised clinical assignment with an experienced student mentor encompassing up to 4 hours per week; with required weekly lectures regarding clinical procedures, issues, and cases. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 338, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 417, 439.
Credits
4(2-4)
Enables students in communication disorders to carry out directed clinical practicum. Weekly discussion of clinical problems and cases. Prerequisites: A signed major in CDO; CDO 278, 330, 331, 335, 338, 340, 439, 494; a grade point of at least 3.0.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Current topics for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
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.
Credits
3(3-0)