Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSD Courses


Department of Communication Science and Disorders

Courses

Communication Science and Disorders

  • CSD 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.
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors.
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors.
  • CSD 380 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech


    3 credit hours
    Anatomy, physiology, and physics of speech production, with a survey of experimental work. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 101 , 253 , and 291 .
  • CSD 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.
  • CSD 393 - Language Disorders: Assessment and Intervention


    3 credit hours
    Analysis of assessment and intervention procedures used in treatment of language disorders. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 101 , 253 , and 291 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 101 , 253 , and 291 .
  • CSD 401 - Introduction to Clinical and Educational Interventions for Autism


    3 credit hours
    Students will be introduced to the characteristics associated with autism and exposed to diagnostic requirements. Learners will describe challenges faced by individuals with autism, identify evidence-based interventions, and design accommodations and modifications appropriate for this population. Learners will develop lesson plans or treatment materials.
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 101 , 253 , and 291 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 393  and 394 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 393  and 394 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 411 , or consent of instructor.
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 380 .
  • CSD 475 - Speech Science


    3 credit hours
    Comprehensive study of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 380 , or consent of instructor.
  • CSD 481 - Clinical Policies and Procedures


    3 credit hours
    A study of clinical procedures, techniques, and skills necessary for clinic practice in speech-language pathology. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 393  and 394 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CSD 101 , 253 , and 291 .
  • CSD 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. Restricted to CSD majors.