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Undergraduate Communicative Disorders

2018 Spring Term

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OBSERVATION & PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

COMDIS 210

Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. This course offers supervised observation and participation with preschoolers and individuals with communicative disorders on-campus and/or off-campus. Site availability, student level of academic and clinical performance and supervisory expertise will determine student section assignment. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

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HEARING AND SPEECH SCIENCE

COMDIS 240

A study of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, physical acoustics, speech production, sound perception, and basic hearing and speech instrumentation.

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INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND DISORDERS (GI)

COMDIS 270

The course provides an overview of communicative disorders across the lifespan. Topics include normal communication behavior, the causes and impact of speech, language and hearing disorders, legislation and regulations, resources, cultural and diversity issues, and the role of professionals in the identification and treatment of individuals with communicative disorders.

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PHONETICS AND ITS RELATED PROCESSES

COMDIS 272

This course provides a basic understanding of phonetics and phonology from articulatory and physiological perspectives. Students are trained to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a variety of informal protocols to record American Standard English, as well as the speech of diverse populations (e.g., non-native or non-standard speakers).

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PHONETICS TRANSCRIPTION

COMDIS 351

The phonetic transcription course is an on-line course that provides students with multiple opportunities to practice transcription of single words, phrases, sentences and short conversation as well as disordered speech samples.

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INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

COMDIS 371

This course provides an introduction to the tasks and related competencies associated with clinical practice in speech-language pathology. Students will develop an understanding of treatment principles and clinical practice procedures, and gain an understanding of the responsibilities and professional issues associated with the practice of speech-language pathology across the lifespan. Students will obtain 25 guided observation hours.

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FLUENCY DISORDERS

COMDIS 385

This course provides for the study of the theories of the cause and onset of fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering. It further introduces basic clinical and experimental approaches to these disorders.

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COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN

COMDIS 424

This course provides basic understanding of various communication disorders due to structural damage, including voice disorders, disfluency, cleft palate speech disorders and swallowing dysfunction. The primary focus will be symptom description, evaluation and treatment techniques of these disorders in both the pediatric and adult population.

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NEURAL BASES OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

COMDIS 426

This course provides a basic understanding of the neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying speech and language. The primary focus of study is on normal processes and neuropathologies and how they influence cognition, communication and swallowing.

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METHODS: COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

COMDIS 450

A study of procedures and materials used in the public schools by speech language pathologists. The course aids the student in the development of a workable philosophical approach for dealing with children who have communicative disorders and are attending school.

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PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

COMDIS 460

This course offers supervised practicum experiences: observation of communicative disorders, clinical work on-campus and/or off-campus, and supervision of practitioners or students. Client availability, student level of academic and clinical training, and supervisory expertise will influence student enrollment and section assignment. This course is repeatable for as many times as needed.

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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

COMDIS 481

This course introduces theoretical and clinical issues in child language disorders. Principles and methods relating to the assessment and management of developmental language disorder are discussed. The development of both content knowledge and applied skills are emphasized.

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AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION

COMDIS 483

This course reviews current approaches to augmentative and alternative communication. Alternative methods of communication other than speech and methods for augmenting residual speech skills are discussed. The course focuses on the development of basic skills for evaluating and providing intervention programs for individuals using alternative and augmentative communication systems.

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AURAL REHABILITATION

COMDIS 484

Aural rehabilitation is the study of the rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment. It includes the effects of hearing loss on perception, psychosocial aspects, and speech and language. Techniques for rehabilitation including amplification, counseling, speech reading, and auditory training will be emphasized.

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SENIOR SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

COMDIS 485A

This seminar will provide senior Communication Sciences and Disorders majors an opportunity to reflect on their undergraduate experiences and to explore specific post-graduation plans. Students will complete a professional CV and a capstone written and oral summative presentation on a designated department senior day.

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TRAVEL STUDY

COMDIS 491

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

COMDIS 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable

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INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

COMDIS 498R

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.