Communication Science and Disorders (CSD)

College of Arts and Sciences

 

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.

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.

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
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.

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. Prerequisite: CSD 253.

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. Prerequisites: CSD 393 and 394.

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. Prerequisites: CSD 393 and 394.

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. Prerequisite: CSD 411 or consent of instructor.

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 380.

475 Speech Science, 3 credit hours
Comprehensive study of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production. Prerequisite: CSD 380 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.

495 Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders, 3 credit hours
An introduction to the study of normal voice production and voice disorders, as well as the etiology and management of fluency disorders in children and adults. 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.