Comm Sciences and Disorders (CSDO)

Introduction to etiology, diagnoses, and therapies of communication disorders, delays, or differences across the lifespan.

Training in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in the transcription of normal and disordered speech.

Introduction to basic audiological concepts and their applicability to instrumentation and educational procedures utilized in habilitation and/or rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Introduction to the physiology and functions of the vocal and auditory mechanisms. Prerequisite: CSDO 2302.

Symblolic system used by humans to communicate; role of learning in perception, comprehension and expression of linguistic codes; sequential development of normal language skills.

Administration of speech/language therapy and diagnostic evaluation under direct supervision. May be repeated once. Prerequisites: CSDO 3333, CSDO 4321, and completion or enrollment in CSDO 4390; 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses; and senior or post-baccalaureate standing in CSDO.

Fee: $5.00

Study of the development of speech sounds, etiologies of articulation and phonological disorders, assessment, procedures and therapeutic approaches for working with individuals with speech sound disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302 and CSDO 2325; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Implementation of the diagnostic process in Communication Disorders, including knowledge of test protocols, assessment methods, and written reports in language, articulation, voice and stuttering disorders. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation of communications disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, CSDO 3321, CSDO 3333, CSDO 4321, CSDO 4329 and CSDO 4335; GPA 2.75 overall and GPA 2.75 for CSDO courses required.

Study of etiologies and symptoms of voice and fluency disorders including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation and intervention of speech sound disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302 and CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Study of physical properties of sound, sound measurement, basic auditory function, acoustic and physiological phonetics and the perception of speech. Prerequisite: CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Survey of interventions (principles and methods) for developmentally delayed or disordered language; including specific procedures for planning and implementation of intervention. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation of evaluation and intervention of communication disorders in children. Prerequisites: CSDO 3333; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Survey of disordered adult communicative processes including signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course and vocational-social impact of these disorders. Topics to include principles of assessment and intervention. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation and intervention of communication disorders in adults. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, and CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Designed to emphasize clinical methods in speech-language pathology before beginning clinical practice and in preparation for future clinical practice. Topics include target behaviors, treatment methods and controlling and maintaining target behaviors. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, CSDO 3321, CSDO 3333, CSDO 4321, CSDO 4329, CSDO 4335; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.