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Graduate Communicative Disorders
Graduate Communicative Disorders
2021 Fall Term
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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
COMDIS 555
This course provides an overview of oral language development and its relationship to the development of social skills, literacy and learning. Language characteristics of children with exceptional educational needs are described and strategies for improving their communication skills are discussed.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS PRACTICUM
COMDIS 661
This course offers supervised practicum experiences with a specific focus on developmental speech & language disorders across the lifespan. Client availability, student level of academic/clinical training and clock hour/competency needs, and supervisory expertise will influence clinical assignments.
ACQUIRED DISORDERS PRACTICUM
COMDIS 662
This course offers supervised practicum experiences with a specific focus on acquired cognitive/linguistic disorders across the lifespan. Client availability, student level of academic and clinical training, supervisory expertise, and hours/competency needs will influence clinical assignments.
DISORDERS OF SPEECH PRODUCTION
COMDIS 677
A study of the development of normal articulation and phonology and of the etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, and developmental apraxia of speech.
SCHOOL PLACEMENT SEMINAR
COMDIS 688
This seminar course is offered in conjunction with the off-campus school placement practicum. Students will think critically and apply evidence-based practices by engaging in analyses of research/case studies, reflecting on clinical practices, responding to diversity and ethics scenarios, and responding orally and in writing. This course addresses some of the Department of Public Instruction requirements for licensure.
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES SEMINAR
COMDIS 710
This course familiarizes students with potential work environments for employment following the completion of the graduate program. Professional issues that are significant in various work environments will be addressed. This course is designed to help students develop a theoretical and practical approach to ethical service delivery across work environments and through inter-professional practice.
MOTOR SPEECH AND RESONANCE DISORDERS
COMDIS 711
This course provides advanced study of basic anatomical and neurological substrates associated with motor speech production and resonance and how anatomical, embryological, and/or neurological disruptions can affect motor speech production and resonance. Training in the differential assessment and management of motor speech and resonance disorders across the lifespan, clinical experiences, and exposure to current research literature are included.
ACQUIRED LANGUAGE DISORDERS
COMDIS 722
This course provides an advanced study of assessment and treatment of language impairments associated with damage to the brain. Students gain an understanding of the neural substrates for language, in-depth training for assessment, and the nature of intervention related to aphasia, right hemisphere dysfunction, and a variety of acquired and/or neurodegenerative conditions.
DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDERS
COMDIS 764
The class is designed to prepare students for clinical interactions with clients who have or may be at risk for developmental language disorders. This course integrates current theoretical and clinical issues concerning assessment and intervention. Assessment and intervention strategies for clients of different linguistic backgrounds and strategies for supporting them in inclusive environments are emphasized.
SCHOOL PLACEMENT PRACTICUM
COMDIS 782
This course offers an off-site school placement practicum. Client availability, student level of academic and clinical training, supervisory expertise, and need for hours/competencies will influence clinical assignment. Students will be supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist in an elementary, middle, and/or high school setting.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
COMDIS 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.