Communication Science and Disorders (CSD)

College of Arts and Sciences

 

(WR) = Approved Writing Reinforcement Course

101 Survey of Communication Disorders, 3 credit hours
General overview across the life span and basic introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology. Observations of therapy and diagnostics are required.

205 Manual Communication, 2 credit hours
Introduction to manual communication, emphasizing correct production of manual alphabet and basic sign language vocabulary. Includes philosophy of total communication.

253 Applied Phonetics in Communication Disorders, 3 credit hours
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet system of phonetic analysis, speech sound production, analysis and transcription of normal and disordered articulation. Multi-cultural aspects are included.

291 Normal Language Development, 3 credit hours
Theories of normal language development, knowledge of child development in general, and knowledge of the sequence of language development from birth to adolescence.

297 Language Analysis, 3 credit hours
Introduction to syntax and semantics to enable students to evaluate and apply recent research findings, language curricula, and procedures for language analysis.

300 American Sign Language, 3 credit hours
Basic vocabulary and linguistic structures of American Sign Language. History and culture of the Deaf community. Prerequisite: CSD 205 or demonstrated competency for advanced study.

307 Manually Coded English, 3 credit hours
Receptive and expressive sign language skills using fingerspelling, Signing Exact English, and Contact Signing. Prerequisite: CSD 205 or demonstrated competency for advanced study and CSD 300.

375 Auditory Education and Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, 3 credit hours
Auditory education and strategies for the classroom. Use of amplification and current research will be discussed.

376 Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours (WR)
Methods and materials for teaching academic subjects (mathematics, science, social studies) to deaf/hard of hearing students at P–12 levels. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

377 Language Development and Methods of Literacy Instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Materials and methods for language development and literacy instruction for deaf/hard of hearing students at P–12 level.

378 Expressive Communication Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, 3 credit hours
Classroom integration of formal and informal strategies for developing expressive communication skills. Prerequisite: CSD 375.

380 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, 3 credit hours
Anatomy, physiology, and physics of speech production, with a survey of experimental work.

385 Multicultural Issues, 3 credit hours (WR)
Investigation of impact of cultural diversity upon human development, education, communication skills, family functioning, and social problems across the life span. Sensitivity to the varying needs of ethnic groups and the disabled is stressed. Review of interpersonal skills needed to relate to persons from diverse cultures is included.

390 Psychology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours (WR)
Psychological, social, and educational development of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing across the lifespan.

393 Language Disorders: Assessment and Intervention, 3 credit hours
Analysis of assessment and intervention procedures used in treatment of language disorders. Prerequisites or corequisites: CSD 101 and 291.

394 Articulation and Phonological Development: Assessment and Intervention, 3 credit hours
Theories of articulation and phonological development. Sequence of normal articulation and phonological development. Analysis of assessment and intervention process and strategies.

398 Deaf Culture, 3 credit hours
This course will explore issues related to Deaf culture.

411 Introduction to Audiology, 3 credit hours
This course will expose students to the basics of hearing science, the nature of hearing loss, and the key techniques and underlying principles of hearing assessment.

463 Clinical Observation, 1 credit hour
Provide the student with an experience observing speech-language pathology services in a video lab, supervised by clinical supervisors.

464 Senior Seminar, 3 credit hours
This capstone course will involve a variety of learning activities designed to facilitate the transition into clinical activities required in graduate studies.

471 Aural Rehabilitation, 3 credit hours
This course will expose students to the implications of hearing loss and the key techniques and underlying principles of auditory (re)habilitation.

473 Introduction to Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 3 credit hours
This required course will focus on the various neurogenic communication disorders assessed and treated by a speech-language pathologist in the medical setting. Various disorders will be presented with assessment and treatment techniques briefly discussed to introduce the student learner to adult communication disorders. Examples of disorders will be discussed including: aphasia, traumatic brain injury, various types of dementia, and various types of motor-speech disorders. Prerequisite: CSD 372.

475 Speech Science, 3 credit hours (WR)
Comprehensive study of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production. Prerequisite: CSD 472 or consent of instructor.

481 Clinical Policies and Procedures, 3 credit hours
A study of clinical procedures, techniques, and skills necessary for clinic practice in speech-language pathology. Prerequisites: CSD 393 and 394.

482 Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Administration, interpretation, and implementation of test data obtained from formal and informal testing instruments and procedures.

495 Treatment Procedures for Stuttering, Cleft Palate, and Voice Disorders, 3 credit hours
Management of stuttering, cleft palate, and voice disorders, with emphasis on application with children enrolled in public school programs. Multi-cultural aspects are included. Prerequisites: CSD 101 and 253.

498 Special Studies in Communicative Disorders, 1–3 credit hours
Investigation of communicative disorders in traditional or non-traditional framework, special project, interim course, or other model.

EDI 461 Practicum: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1–3 credit hours
Supervised diagnostic and teaching procedures with students with hearing loss, including scheduling, lesson planning, IEP development, record keeping, parent counseling, case staffing, and referral procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

EDI 462 Internship: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 12 credit hours
Observation and teaching under the guidance of a certified teacher of students with hearing loss, in both elementary and secondary educational settings. Students should schedule this course for the last semester of the senior year. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of major course work and admission to the TEP.