Undergraduate Communicative Disorders
Undergraduate Communicative Disorders
2025 Spring 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN
COMDIS 481
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of language disorders in children, with an emphasis on emerging and developing language. This course will include the nature of developmental language impairments, causes of language impairments, and the issues involved in assessment and intervention for children with language 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.
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.
CAPSTONE SEMINAR
COMDIS 485B
This seminar will provide seniors majoring in communication sciences and disorders an opportunity to reflect on their undergraduate experience and their preparation for entry into graduate programs or the workforce. Student will complete a written and oral capstone project.
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.