Will overview anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing. Students gain exposure to structures and functions of respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, deglutition, and hearing systems required for normal communication and swallowing. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Fall only)
Introduction to the fundamentals of phonetic and phonological development. International Phonetic Alphabet Transcription of English speech sounds; phonological developments and models; cultural variations; analysis interpretation and other considerations related to speech sound development and production. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Fall only)
Will develop an understanding of children’s acquisition of speech, language, and normal communication development from birth through adolescence. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Fall only)
Provides an understanding of the fundamental processes underlying the production and perception of speech. Students gain an understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of sound and their measurement. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Spring only)
Provides observation and discussion of the clinical management of individuals with communication disorders, and practical experience related to clinical procedures and requirements. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Spring only)
Information and theoretical foundations serve as an introduction to the field of communication disorders. Will provide an overview of the normal processes and disorders of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Spring only)
Covers anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustic, basic knowledge of auditory disorders and testing procedures, and introduction to rehabilitative audiology. Repeatable unlimited times. A-F only. (Summer only)
Provides students from behavioral sciences and health-related professions with an overview of normal distribution, central tendency, variability, sampling, hypothesis testing, frequency distribution, correlation, regression, and t-test. A-F only. (Spring only)
Research methods applicable to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology; analysis and reporting of data. Required of all CSD graduate students. Pre: previous coursework in inferential statistics and consent.
Explores the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human nervous system as it relates to communication and swallowing and how neurological pathologies lead to behavioral deficits in those areas. CSD majors only. A-F only. (Fall only)
Instrumentation; special tests of hearing.
Provides in-depth examination of various motor speech disorders, including apraxia of speech and dysarthria. Emphasis is on assessment/treatment of these diagnoses. Review of current treatment literature, anatomy/physiology, practical exercises in treatment planning. A-F only. Pre: consent.
Study of the etiology, assessment, and remediation of disorders and articulation. A-F only.
Study of the etiology, behavioral characteristics and treatment methods for child language disorders. Examination of methods, test, and instruments employed in diagnosis of child language disorders. Includes identification of language deficits and writing intervention goals. A-F only. Pre: consent.
Language acquisition by hard-of-hearing and deaf children; methods of stimulating growth. Pre: consent.
Clinical practice in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with various types of speech and language problems in different clinical settings. Repeatable unlimited times, credit earned for six credits only.
Clinical practice in administering tests, interpreting results; counseling of individuals with impaired hearing; use of various rehabilitation techniques. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.
Contemporary development and theoretical issues in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of vocal system disorders in children and adults; current literature and clinical practice issues are addressed. A-F only. Pre: consent.
Study of acquired adult language and cognitive communication disorders associated with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. Application of evidence-based procedures and strategies for assessment and intervention, review of current literature, and discussion of professional issues. A-F only. Pre: consent.
Required of all CSD graduate students following the non-thesis (Plan B) program and emphasizing speech-language pathology. Repeatable three times. Pre: 600 and consent.
Required of all CSD graduate students following the non-thesis (Plan B) program and emphasizing audiology. Pre: 600 and consent.
To allow student and faculty advisor to design research/study units outside existing academic structure in specialized area. Repeatable unlimited times. (B) language pathology; (C) audiology. Pre: 603 for (C).
Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.
Comprehensive study of amplification. Assessment, fitting, evaluation, electroacoustic evaluation, dispensing. Personal instruments and instructional-educational systems. Pre: 603 and consent.
Contemporary developments and theoretical issues in diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of disorders of fluency such as stuttering in both children and adults.
Study of early, middle, and late auditory evoked potentials with emphasis on the auditory brainstem response. Pre: 603 or consent.
Explores the dynamics of normal and disordered swallowing across the life span with emphasis on the adult population. CSD majors only. A-F only. Pre: 601 (with a minimum grade of B-). (Summer only)
(B) study of contemporary developments in speech/language pathology; (C) study of contemporary developments in audiology. Repeatable for credit for different alphas unlimited times. Pre: consent.
Clinical practice in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with various types of speech and language problems in different clinical settings. Repeatable unlimited times, credit earned for 12 credits only
Clinical practice in administering tests and interpreting results; counseling individuals with impaired hearing; use of various rehabilitation techniques. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: 603, 617, and consent.
Study of diagnostic procedures as reflected in current literature. Pre: 603 and consent.
Procedures and philosophies presented in recent literature dealing with rehabilitative phases of audiology. Pre: 603 and consent.
Clinical practice in diagnostic and therapeutic procedure with various types of speech and language problems in different clinical settings. Repeatable unlimited times, up to 18 credits.
Clinical practice in administering tests and interpreting results, counseling of individuals with impaired hearing; use of various rehabilitation techniques. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: 603, 617, 717, and consent.