Communication Disorders Courses

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(All courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise noted.)

210 Introduction to Communication Disorders (1st sem)

For majors and nonmajors. Survey of communication disorders exhibited by individuals of all ages. Etiology, symptoms, and social implications of the various communication disorders.

211 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (1st sem)

The anatomical and physiological bases of normal speech and hearing processes, including respiration, phonation, articulation, and hearing. Knowledge gained serves as a prerequisite for understanding disorders of these systems.

310 Phonetic Processing (2nd sem)

With transcription lab. The sound system of English and, to a lesser extent, those of other languages. Phonemes, allophones, phonological rules, and historical changes in the English language. Phonetic universals in comparison to English phonetics. Reading and writing English words and sentences using the International Phonetic Alphabet, including special symbols used for coarticulation, dialects, disorders, and infant vocalizations. Prerequisites: COMDIS 211, PHYSIC 114 recommended.

311 Introduction to Hearing Science (1st sem)

With lab. Time and frequency description of acoustic signals. Physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems. Topics in psychoacoustics, including methodology, absolute and differential sensitivity, loudness, pitch, frequency and intensity resolution, and binaural hearing. Prerequisites: COMDIS 211, PHYSIC 114.

312 Introduction to Speech Science (2nd sem)

With lab. The acoustic characteristics of speech, their analysis, and relevance for speech perception. Prerequisites: COMDIS 211, 310; PHYSIC 114 recommended.

313 Introduction to Audiology (2nd sem)

Introduction to hearing disorders, assessment and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: COMDIS 211, 311; PHYSIC 114.

315 Speech and Language Disorders (1st sem)

An introduction to selected impairments of speech and language in children and adults. Content varies according to the instructor.

330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (both sem)

Practical writing in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, including diagnostic report and research paper formats. Emphasis on revision and peer editing. Satisfies Junior Year Writing requirement.

401 Speech and Language Development (1st sem)

The emergence of speech and language milestones in English-speaking children with emphasis on the development of phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics. How these aspects of language may be influenced by cognitive development. Prerequisite: LING 201 or equivalent.

416 Clinical Procedures (1st sem)

Introduces students to issues of clinical practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. Includes personnel responsibilities, professional ethics, laws governing practice, techniques of differential diagnosis, clinical methods, psychometric test properties, and methods of referral. Prerequisites: completion of all other required COMDIS courses.

496K Clinical Observation 1 cr (both sem)

Practical approaches to client management through clinical observation in speech/language pathology or audiology. Students receive a specific assignment as a treatment assistant within the departmental clinics.

520 Counseling in Communication Disorders

Theories, models, and practices in counseling applicable to communication disorders; emphasis on client-clinician relationship within a diversity perspective.

530 Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing (1st sem)

Fundamentals of neuroanatomy and physiology for communicative functions including speech, language, and hearing. Prerequisite: COMDIS 211 or equivalent.

580 Cognitive Bases of Language Functions (2nd sem)

The experimental psychology of cognition and the mental processes of language use. Emphasis on psycholinguistic study of knowledge and processes applied to language comprehension and formulation. Special topics may include bilingualism and life-span changes.

591A Seminar: Augmentative Communication (2nd sem)

Overview of augmentative communication and other assistive technologies. The decision-making process for identifying AAC candidates, selecting appropriate systems, identifying appropriate vocabulary, and symbol sets, and deciding on and assessing the effectiveness of intervention strategies.

592A Seminar: Supervision (2nd sem)

Provides students and professionals with theories, models of supervision, tasks/competencies, and issues affecting supervision and program management. An interdisciplinary, multicultural approach to the supervision process in all settings and with all types/levels of supervisees. Participants should be involved in a simultaneous supervision experience.

Communication Disorders | Courses | Faculty