150 Introduction to Communication Disorders
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Survey of basic human communication sciences and disorders,
plus related professions. Development and characteristics of
normal communication behavior; nature, causes, signs,
symptoms, and interventions for communication disorders of
speech, hearing, and language.
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256 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Minimum sophomore standing
Anatomy and physiology related to hearing and speech
(respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation).
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257 Normal Communication Development
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Minimum of 12 earned prior credits
Theoretical foundation for normal communication development,
including prerequisites, extra-linguistic variables,
processes/constraints, and the major language system
components. Language variables presented by select
populations and a profile perspective are presented.
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258 Normal Communication Development Lab
2 crs (0-4). Sp.
P: CDIS 257
Features of normal communication development including
sociocultural influences, cognitive development, and
communication comprehension and production. Procedures for
observing and descriptive recording of normal communication
behaviors.
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262 Phonetics: Theory and Application
2 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
P: Minimum of 12 earned prior credits
Study of the phonological system of language. Emphasis on
phonemic and phonetic analysis and transcription of
standard, nonstandard, and deviant speech.
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301 /501 American Sign Language I
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
No credit if taken after CDIS 495/695, American Sign
Language I.
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), a
visual/gestural language used by the Deaf Community. Aspects
of Deaf Culture are covered.
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302 /502 American Sign Language II
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CDIS 301/501 or CDIS 495/695, American Sign Language I
with a grade of C or better
No credit if taken after CDIS 495/695, American Sign
Language II.
A continuation of American Sign Language I. Introduces
students to new functions that expand their conversational
range from talking about themselves to talking about other
people and activities. Aspects of Deaf Culture are covered.
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303 /503 American Sign Language III
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CDIS 302/502 or 495/695, American Sign Language II,
with a grade of C or better
No credit if taken after CDIS 495/695, American Sign
Language III.
A continuation of American Sign Language II. Further
expansion of students' conversational range for talking
about other people and activities. Aspects of Deaf Culture
are covered.
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311 /511 Language Development and Disorders: Related
Disciplines
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
No credit for communication disorders majors
Biological, cognitive, perceptual and social bases of
language development. Developmental skills and processes
related to components of the language system. Language
interaction with learning and teaching including
identification of deficits and language enhancing
strategies.
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331 Developmental Language Disorders
4 crs (4-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 257, 258, and 262
No credit if taken after CDIS 431
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Characteristics of language disorders in children from birth
through adolescence as well as assessment and intervention
strategies appropriate for that population.
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353 Speech and Hearing Science
4 crs (3-2). F.
No credit if taken after CDIS 253
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Introduction to research procedures, principles, and
approaches. Basic acoustics, psychoacoustics, and
experimental phonetics.
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358 /558 Phonological Disorders
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CDIS 257 or concurrent enrollment
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
This course addresses the nature, assessment, and treatment
of phonological disorders in children and dialect variations
of phonology in adults.
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370 Clinical Procedures in Communication Disorders
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 358 or 331
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Basic information and skills necessary for functioning in
the clinical situation. Topics include: preparation of
behavioral objectives, report writing, counseling skills,
clinical equipment and materials, and professional
organizations and behavior.
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371 Clinical Observation in Communication Disorders
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
P: CDIS 370 or concurrent enrollment; minimum CDIS GPA
of 3.00
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Department permission required
Procedures for observing therapeutic and diagnostic sessions
in speech and language disorders. Students will acquire up
to 25 observational service-learning hours in a clinical
setting.
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373 Basic Audiology
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 256 and 353 recommended
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Introduction to audiology, including anatomy and physiology,
pathologies of hearing, basic evaluation, differential
evaluation, physiological procedures, nonorganic hearing
loss, pediatric evaluation, hearing conservation, and
rehabilitation. Emphasis upon pure tone thresholds, speech
audiometry, and masking.
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378 /578 Introduction to Sign Language
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
An introduction to various systems of manual communication
with a strong emphasis on developing beginning skills in
Signing Exact English and fingerspelling.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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410 /610 Communication Disorders of Aged
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
Minimum senior standing
Overview of the nature and treatment of communication
disorders of aged persons. Emphasizes normal aging and its
effect on speech, oral-motor skills, language, and hearing.
Physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects will
be considered.
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411 /611 Facilitating Communication in Preschool Children
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 257
Foundations for the evaluation of preschool children,
program planning, and program implementation in early
childhood-handicapped classrooms. Focus includes contexts
for communication, content and sequence of communication
programs, and techniques for facilitating communication.
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415 Instructional Internship in CDIS
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: 3.00 GPA or better in CDIS coursework
Limited to communication disorders majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Selected student develops professional skills by providing
assistance to faculty member, enhancing teaching and
learning of students in a course. Plan based on student-
faculty contract. Three hours of participation per week per
credit.
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419 /619 AAC and Assistive Technology
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
Minimum senior standing
Augmentative and alternative communication, plus assistive
technologies for adapted play, environmental control,
mobility, and work site modifications, are explored across
disabilities and life-span. Current research, public policy
issues, and effective clinical practices will be emphasized.
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421 /621 Aural Rehabilitation
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CDIS 373 recommended
No credit if taken after CDIS 376/576
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
The effects of hearing loss on perceptual, cognitive,
communicative, educational, and social development are
studied and common remedial techniques are presented.
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426 /626 Voice and Resonance Disorders
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CDIS 256 and 353
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Normal aspects of respiration, phonation, and resonance.
Causes and characteristics of various voice and resonance
disorders. Introduction to the prevention, evaluation, and
treatment of voice and resonance disorders. Introduction to
speech/voice instrumentation.
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440 /640 Neurological Aspests of Communication
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: CDIS 256
Minimum senior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of
communication with an emphasis on normal aspects.
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448 /648 Aphasia and Right Brain Damage
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 440/640
Differential diagnosis and treatment of acquired language
disorders due to focal brain damage with emphasis on aphasia
and right hemispheric damage syndromes.
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452 /652 Fluency Disorders
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Minimum senior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.50
The nature and theories of stuttering and other fluency
disorders. Clinical intervention for people who stutter and
understanding how theories can be clinically useful.
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470 /670 Clinical Practicum in Communication Disorders I
2 crs (0-4). F, Sp.
P: CDIS 371; and 331 or 358; minimum CDIS GPA of 3.00
SL-Full
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Department permission required
Capstone course in treatment of speech and language
disorders. Students earn a minimum of 15 service hours in
supervised clinical experience.
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495 /695 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Permits groups of students to study topics of mutual
interest in the field of communication disorders.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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706 Language Assessment
3 crs (3-0). F.
Assessment of language disorders: differences and delay
addressed through representative case studies, contributing
and perpetuating factors, test selection, test biases,
hypothesis formulation, data interpretation, legal
guidelines, and information dissemination explored.
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715 Research Procedures in Comm Disorders
3 crs (3-0). F.
Application of information about research procedures to the
profession of Communication Disorders. Preparation of
students to function as consumers and producers of research.
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725 Counseling in Communication Disorders
2 crs (2-0). Su.
No credit if taken after CDIS 784
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes important for the speech-
language pathologists in counseling individuals with
communication disorders and their families.
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726 Voice Disorders
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 426/626
No credit if taken after CDIS 741
Prevention, evaluation, and treatment of organic and
functional voice disorders. Primary emphasis on speech/voice
rehabilitation after laryngeal cancer. Emphasis also on
hyperfunctional and psychogenic voice disorders, spasmodic
dysphonia, and phonation in tracheostomized persons.
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728 Discourse in Communication Disorders
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 331
The nature, assessment, and treatment of conversational,
narrative, and expository discourse in children and adults.
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730 Seminar: Language Theories
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
Major language and cognitive theories are examined as
explanations of language acquisition and language use as
well as clinical applications.
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731 Seminar: Issues in Developmental Language Disorders
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: CDIS 257 and 331
No credit if taken after CDIS 790
Addresses major issues in definition, assessment, and
intervention with developmental language disorders.
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737 Dysphagia
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 440/640
Normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of swallowing.
Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, with
primary emphasis on the adult population. Discussion of
issues in service delivery, treatment efficacy, and
treatment ethics.
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740 Seminar: Issues in Phonological Disorders
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: CDIS 358/558
Issues in assessment and treatment of phonological disorders
in children. Emphasis is on traditional single sound versus
contemporary pattern approaches, with special attention to
theoretical underpinnings and empirical data supporting
various approaches.
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742 Seminar in Fluency Disorders
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: CDIS 452/652
Issues in assessment and treatment of people with fluency
disorders. Emphasis is on discussion of theories and
research that pertain to clinical intervention and on case
studies.
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745 Topics in Speech-Language-Hearing
2 crs (2-0). Su.
May be repeated when topic differs
Topics covered will be determined by selecting from current
professional, clinical, and research domains in the field of
Communication Disorders.
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748 Adult Motor Speech Disorders
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: CDIS 440/640
Adult acquired neurological motor speech disorders: syndrome
recognition; differential diagnosis; treatment strategies;
and case management issues.
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749 Communication Disorders: School Methods
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: CDIS 770
Roles, responsibilities, and strategies essential to
effective functioning in a public school setting.
Educational foundations and legal mandates/guidelines which
determine education practices will be emphasized.
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750 Rehabilitation Methods in Comm Disorders
2 crs (2-0). Su.
P: CDIS 448/648 and 770
Special course fee required.
Issues related to the rehabilitation processes including the
structure of institutions, interdisciplinary approaches,
documentation, and professional issues.
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754 Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury
2 crs (2-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: CDIS 440/640 or concurrent enrollment
Neuropathology, epidemiology, and cognitive/communication
characteristics of dementias and traumatic brain injury
(TBI). Principles and practices of assessment and
intervention of cognitive/communicative disorders in persons
with dementia or TBI.
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769 Graduate Clinical Practicum
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: CDIS 470/670
Course may be taken 2 times
Department permission required
Supervised clinical experience for first and third semester
graduate students.
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770 Clinical Practicum in Comm Disorders II
2 crs (0-8). F, Sp, Su.
P: CDIS 706 and either 670 or 769
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Supervised clinical experience with persons having
communication disorders.
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774 Pediatric Organic Disorders
3 crs (3-0). F, odd-numbered years.
P: CDIS 440/640 or concurrent enrollment
Nature, assessment, and treatment of craniofacial anomalies,
developmental motor speech disorders, and pediatric
dysphagia. Various syndromes with associated communication
disorders will be covered.
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780 Externship in Communication Disorders-Educational
Settings
6 crs. F, Sp.
P: CDIS 749; grade of B or better in all enrollments in
CDIS 769 and CDIS 770
Course may be taken for a maximum of 12 credits
Criminal background check may be required.
Professional clinical experience for eight weeks in a
cooperating educational setting under the supervision of a
state and nationally-certified speech-language pathologist,
as well as appropriately-credentialed University personnel.
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781 Externship in Communication Disorders-Rehabilitation
Settings
6 crs. F, Sp.
P: CDIS 750; grade of B or better in all enrollments in
CDIS 769 and CDIS 770
Course may be taken for a maximum of 12 credits
Criminal background check required.
Professional clinical experience for eight weeks in a
cooperating hospital, residential treatment center, and/or
rehabilitation agency under the supervision of a state and
nationally-credentialed speech-language pathologist, as well
as appropriately-credentialed University personnel.
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793 Seminar: Selected Topics
1-3 crs.
Consent of instructor
Permits groups of graduate students to study topics of
mutual interest in the field of communication disorders.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs (3-0).
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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799 Thesis
1-6 crs.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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