CSD - Communication Sciences & Disorders
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: A Signed CDO/CSD major or minor;
STA 282QR or
STA 382QR or
PSY 211QR; or admission to the graduate program in Speech- Language Pathology or Audiology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Selected topics/problems/current issues of interest not normally included in existing courses. Current topic(s) are listed in the semester Class Schedule. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content does not duplicate previous special topics studies. Prerequisites: Determined specific to the topic presented. See Class Schedule.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Designed for SLPs to work with clients exhibiting communication inhibitors. Open to non-CSD/SLP students to improve their corporate communication skills. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Students must have already satisfied the Oral English Competency or graduate status.
Credits
2(2-0)
Clinical engagement is a cornerstone in maximizing therapeutic outcomes. This course will explore core engagement principles and offer skill- building opportunities for entering client/family partnerships. Prerequisite:
CSD 494 or admission to the graduate program in Speech- Language Pathology.
Credits
2(2-0)
This course examines evidence-based practices and procedures in communication assessment and intervention strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
SPE 530; senior or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines evidence-based practices and clinical procedures for communication assessment and intervention of clients with autism spectrum disorders and social pragmatic communication disorders. Prerequisites: Signed CSD major or minor; or graduate status in speech- language pathology or audiology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Fundamental aspects of normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying human communication; etiologies and effects of select neuropathologies encountered in communication disorders. Course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the communication sciences and disorders major or the speech-language pathology graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Literacy clinical experience with an approved clinical instructor in appropriate on- or off-campus clinical setting. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
CSD 512,
EDU 533, EDU 537,
EDU 531 or
SLP 720,
EDU 540.
Credits
3(Spec)
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.
Credits
1(1-0)
Student-initiated study guided by a faculty member. Prerequisites: Admitted into the M.A. in speechlanguage pathology or Au.D.in audiology and in good-standing; permission of instructor; completion of Course Contract document.
Credits
1-9(Spec)