Comm Sciences and Disorders (CSDO)

Major methods of research used in the various areas of communication sciences and disorders. Each student is responsible for the successful completion of a research project. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Disorders of speech with a neuromuscular basis found in children and adults, including motor-based articulation disorders. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

The study of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders and alaryngeal speech. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Designed for thesis option students. The course requires completion of thesis research. May be repeated for maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites: Program approval; grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Advanced study of diagnostic techniques and specific testing instruments or tools utilized in the evaluation of communication disorders. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Etiology, symptoms assessment and therapeutic techniques for effective treatment of neurologically based language and cognitive disorders. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

The study of various theories, research findings, rationales and methodologies for evaluation and treatment of dysfluency in children and adults. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Supervised clinical experience with individuals with communication impairments for novice clinicians. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework. Completion of a minimum of 25 observation hours. Credit/Noncredit.

Fee: $5.00

Examination of current issues and trends. Topics to be announced on a semester basis. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Effects of hearing impairment. Hearing aids and assistive devices as integrated into a treatment program including speech reading and auditory training. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

The study of oral and pharyngeal swallowing disorders, including anatomical and physiological basis for swallowing disorders, along with assessment and treatment of associated diagnoses. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Supervised clinical experience with individuals with communication impairments for beginning clinicians. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework; success completion of CSDO 5311. Credit/Noncredit.

Fee: $25.00

An advanced course in the study of developmental an acquired speech sound disorders in children and adults. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Advanced study in the assessment of, and intervention for, childhood language disorders. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

The study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Individual study of specific problems in speech-language pathology. Attention to individual needs of the student. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Clinical techniques, including the overview of assessment and intervention practices, covering developmental and acquired disorders, utilizing evidenced-based practice standards. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

Field Placement experience consisting of assessment and management of clients with speech, language and hearing disorders for graduate students with no previous externship experience. Location will be at an externship site under supervision of ASHA certified clinical supervisors. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework. Successful completion of 5317. Credit/Noncredit.

Advanced Field Placement experience consisting of assessment and management of clients with speech, language and hearing disorders for graduate students with no previous externship experience. Location will be at an externship site under the supervision of ASHA certified clinical educator. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework; successful completion of CSDO 5328; permission of the instructor. Credit/Noncredit.

Study of current theories of bilingual/bicultural speech-language acquisition, differences and disorders/deficits, including assessment techniques and intervention strategies for detection of disorders/deficits in bilingual/bicultural individuals. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework; permission of instructor.

Effects of hearing impairment and advanced audiological concepts and their applicability to instrumentation and educational procedures used in the rehabilitation of the hearing impaired. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.

The study of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of voice and resonance. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in all previous graduate CSDO coursework.