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Graduate Communicative Disorders
Graduate Communicative Disorders
2024 Spring Term
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FLUENCY DISORDERS
COMDIS 585
This course provides specialized knowledge in normal and disordered speech fluency with a primary focus on the physiological bases of fluency disorders and principles for managing fluency disorders. Theoretical principles underlying the prevention, assessment and treatment of fluency across the lifespan are emphasized.
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.
COGNITION AND SOCIAL LANGUAGE
COMDIS 675
This course focuses on cognition and social language. Students will be provided with evidence-based information on effective assessment and intervention for a variety of disorders across the lifespan. Students will be asked to think critically about how these disorders translate to functional activities of daily living and how to best support individuals to promote generalization of cognitive/linguistic skills.
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
COMDIS 683
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.
AURAL REHABILITATION
COMDIS 684
This course reviews current approaches to aural rehabilitation services provided to support individuals with hearing challenges. It includes the effects of hearing challenges on perception, social interaction, and speech and language. The course will review aural rehabilitation methods of prevention, screening, and intervention.
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.
VOICE AND AIRWAY DISORDERS
COMDIS 720
This course provides specialized knowledge in normal and disordered voice production and airway function with a primary focus on the physiological bases of dysphonia and dyspnea and how the larynx and airway influence voice and breathing. Theoretical principles underlying the prevention, assessment and treatment of phonation and breathing problems related to laryngeal and airway dysfunction across the lifespan are emphasized.
SWALLOWING AND FEEDING DISORDERS
COMDIS 730
This course includes an in-depth study of normal and disordered swallowing and feeding with a focus on the physiological bases of dysphagia and feeding problems. Current research is examined relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and management of swallowing and feeding disorders across the lifespan.
CAPSTONE SEMINAR
COMDIS 780
The capstone seminar is designed to support students towards a culminating experience. Students will demonstrate critical thinking and reflection regarding their knowledge, skills, and disposition throughout the program. Students will highlight the application of language and learning theories into functional practice. Students will be exposed to contemporary professional issues and will integrate new learning into their philosophy of intervention.
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.
MEDICAL PLACEMENT PRACTICUM
COMDIS 783
This course offers a supervised off-site clinical experience working with various populations with a variety of disorders. This practicum experience has a specific emphasis on medical speech-language pathology. Client availability, student level of academic and clinical training, supervisory expertise, and need for hours/competencies will influence clinical assignment.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
COMDIS 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.