Undergraduate Communicative Disorders
Undergraduate Communicative Disorders
2024 Fall Term
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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.
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND DISORDERS
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.
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).
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION
COMDIS 278
This course provides a basic understanding of the structures and functions involved in normal speech and language communication in humans.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
COMDIS 355
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.
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.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
COMDIS 380
In this course students will learn about the process and sequence of speech and language development in children from birth to school-age. Theories of language acquisition and the role of cognition, culture, context, and caregivers are discussed.
FLUENCY
COMDIS 385
This course provides introductory knowledge in normal and disordered speech fluency with a primary focus on the physiological bases of fluency disorders. Theoretical principles underlying the prevention, assessment and treatment of phonation and resonance problems across the lifespan are emphasized.
DISORDERS OF SPEECH PRODUCTION
COMDIS 477
An introduction of the development of normal articulation and phonology and of the etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders.
AUDIOMETRY
COMDIS 482
This course is designed to provide information regarding the disorders of hearing and how different auditory evaluation procedures of the auditory system aid in the identification of specific types of hearing disorders. Training in performing different audiological testing procedures is provided as well as the interpretation of auditory test results.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
COMDIS 485A
This seminar will provide seniors majoring in communication sciences and disorders an opportunity to explore specific post-graduation plans. The seminar will support application development for a graduate program or related career field.
VOICE AND RESONANCE
COMDIS 486
This course provides introductory knowledge in normal and disordered voice and resonance production with a primary focus on the physiological bases of phonatory/laryngeal disorders and speech/resonance disorders associated with craniofacial anomalies. Theoretical principles underlying the prevention, assessment and treatment of phonation and resonance problems across the lifespan are emphasized.
FIELD STUDY
COMDIS 492
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students in the department of COMDIS the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and/or other professionals in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline.
INTERNSHIP
COMDIS 493
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students in the department of COMDIS the opportunity to work with faculty and staff on various projects.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
COMDIS 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable
INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
COMDIS 498R
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.