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An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.
Graduate College
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS)
CDIS 2033
Sign Languages. Introduction to methods of sign language currently used among the U.S. deaf society, socially and educationally, including traditional American Sign Language (ASL), Manually Coded English (MCE, SEE), and fingerspelling. Linguistic components of sign and various sociological, psychological and adaptive communication issues having an impact on the deaf community. Two hours per week devoted to lecture and theory; one hour involved in a variety of interactive sign language skill work in smaller groups.
CDIS 3123
Audiology and Audiometry. Anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism and related physics of sound. Common etiologies of hearing disorders. Establishing hearing screening programs. Practical experience in pure tone audiometry and impedance screening.
CDIS 3213
Introduction to Communication Disorders. The normal development of speech, language and hearing. The characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders among all age groups. Suggestions for related professions involved with people with communication disorders.
CDIS 3223
Speech and Language Development. Normal acquisition of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics in children. Biological and cognitive social bases of language acquisition. Description of dialect variations, second language acquisition, and atypical language development. The relationship between spoken and written language development.
CDIS 3313
Phonetics. The analysis and description of speech at the segmental and suprasegmental levels. Development of students’ perceptual and analytical skills in speech sound production. Practice using the International Phonetic Alphabet for broad and narrow transcription. Overview of the speech production mechanism and process.
CDIS 4010
Clinic Practicum. 1-3 credits, max 3, Lab 2-6. Prerequisite(s): 4022, 4031, 4323 or 4413, senior standing, 3.25 GPA in the major and consent of adviser. Supervised clinical practicum in speech-language pathology and audiology.
CDIS 4022
Clinical Methods and Issues. Prerequisite(s): 3213, 3223, 3313; acceptance into pre-professional program via Declaration of Intent in CDIS. Fundamental process and procedures of clinical practicum, report writing, goal selection; production, assessment and recording of speech and language behaviors; development of interpersonal skills with clients, families, and other professionals; problem solving skills; professional organization and credentialing requirements.
CDIS 4133
Aural Rehabilitation. Prerequisite(s): 3123. Clinical aspects of habilitation and rehabilitation programs for the deaf and the hard-of-hearing, including speech reading, auditory training, speech conservation, speech and language therapy, hearing aid orientation, and counseling. Study of amplification units including assistive listening devices.
CDIS 4213
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism. Structure and function of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and neural systems involved in the oral communication processes.
CDIS 4253*
Diagnostic Procedures in Communication Disorders. Prerequisite(s): 3224. Speech and language diagnostic testing and procedures, interpreting diagnostic information and deriving appropriate treatment goals.
CDIS 4313*
Speech Science. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into CDIS program. Scientific bases of the acoustic parameters, the perceptual and productive processes of speech, and the interrelationships of those factors during speech communication.
CDIS 4323
Language Disorders in Children. Prerequisite(s): 3223. Principles of language assessment, diagnosis, intervention; goal selection and procedural processes for language intervention with infants, toddlers and preschool-age children.
CDIS 4413
Speech Disorders in Children. Prerequisite(s): 3223 or concurrent enrollment; 3313. Current theories and research in clinical phonology and applied linguistics related to phonological disorders in children. Normal development and contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment. Lecture, discussion, projects and clinical observation.
CDIS 4423
Neural Bases of Speech and Language. Prerequisite(s): 4213. Neuroanatomy and neuro-physiological processes related to speech and language. Including basic anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the physiological processes involved in neuromotor control and neuronal function related specifically to speech and language.
CDIS 4980
Independent Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 1-3 credits, max 3. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. Directed readings or research in communication sciences and disorders.
CDIS 4993
Senior Honors Thesis. Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation. A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member. Required for graduation with departmental honors in communication sciences and disorders.
CDIS 5000*
Research and Thesis. 1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of graduate faculty. Research in speech, language and hearing sciences and disorders.
CDIS 5013*
Research Methods in Communication Disorders. Research methods with emphasis on methods used most frequently in communication sciences and disorders; experience devising, evaluating, and implementing research.
CDIS 5113*
Advanced Language Disorders in Children. Prerequisite(s): 3223, 4323. Principles of language assessment and intervention based on linguistic, cognitive, and social learning theories. Critical analysis of current research. Design of assessment and intervention programs.
CDIS 5123*
Clinical Audiology. Prerequisite(s): 4133, 4313. Hearing disorders and their etiologies. Clinical application of pure tone and speech audiometric tests and impedance screening. Clinical management of the hearing impaired. Central auditory processing disorders diagnosis and management.
CDIS 5143*
Phonological Disorders. Prerequisite(s): 4413. Current issues in linguistic theories related to the assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children. Critical analysis of current research.
CDIS 5153*
Neurological Communication Disorders. Prerequisite(s): 4213. Communication changes occurring with aging and common neurological diseases and trauma. Neurophysiological bases and etiology. Evaluation and treatment of aphasia and right hemisphere disorders.
CDIS 5163*
Dysphagia. Prerequisite(s): 4213. Anatomy and neurophysiology of the swallowing mechanism in relation to pediatric and adult dysphagia. Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of swallowing problems in children and adults including videofluoroscopic training with case studies. The first two-thirds of the course focus on adult dysphagia and the latter one third on pediatric dysphagia.
CDIS 5183*
Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia. Nature, evaluation and treatment of acquired cognitive communication disorders secondary to traumatic injury or dementia.
CDIS 5193*
Motor Speech Disorders. Nature, evaluation and treatment of neurologically-based motor speech disorders such as dysarthria and apraxia.
CDIS 5210*
Advanced Practicum. 1-6 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Practical experience for the advanced student on or off campus.
CDIS 5243*
Language Disorders in School-Age and Adolescence. Prerequisite(s): 4323 and 5113. Nature of spoken and written language disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Impact of language disorders on academic achievement. Assessment and intervention strategies.
CDIS 5333*
Voice Disorders. Prerequisite(s): 4313. The physiology of the vocal mechanism and factors which cause voice deviations. Recent research on diagnostic and intervention procedures in a variety of disorders. Independent study, observations in medical settings, and special demonstrations.
CDIS 5433*
Cleft Palate. Prerequisite(s): 4213, 4313. Recent research in the etiology, assessment and management of communicative disorders in individuals with cleft palate.
CDIS 5442*
Communication Disorders in Individuals with Developmental Delay. Prerequisite(s): 3223, 5113. Etiology, assessment and intervention considerations for communication disorders in children and adults with varying degrees of developmental delay.
CDIS 5710*
Special Topics in Communication Disorders. 1-4 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Individual and group investigations of problems in communication sciences and disorders.
CDIS 5713*
Fluency Disorders. Prerequisite(s): Graduate admission or consent. Current research regarding the nature of etiologies, evaluation and treatment of dysfluent speech in both children and adults.
CDIS 5720*
Seminar in Communication Disorders. 1-3 credits, max 3. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Topics relevant to the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders presented on a rotating basis.
CDIS 5730*
Independent Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 1-3 credits, max 3. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Directed readings or research in communication sciences and disorders.
CDIS 5742*
Multicultural Applications in Communication Disorders. Prerequisite(s): 3223 or consent of instructor. The study of communication differences and disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse individuals. Clinical applications in assessment and intervention. Case study and program design.
CDIS 5760*
Portfolio. 1-2 credits, max 2. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Nature and preparation of professional portfolio with faculty guidance.
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