Missouri State University

Undergraduate Programs

Communication Sciences and Disorders (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science
Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Science degree program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will be granted to students, including transfer students, when the requirements indicated below have been met.

  1. Attainment of at least a 2.50 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) on all coursework attempted at Missouri State. For those students with transfer credit, a combined grade point average of at least a 2.50 must be achieved for all coursework being transferred plus all coursework attempted at Missouri State.
  2. The completion of a minimum of 50 semester hours including the following General Education courses. Please check with your advisor concerning any options for any of the these courses.
    1. Four hours of Biological Science
    2. Four hours of Physical Science
    3. Three hours of Mathematics (comparable to MTH 135)
    4. Three hours of Psychology (comparable to PSY 121)
    5. Three hours of the General Education Culture and Society Area of Inquiry
    6. Six hours of the General Education Self-Understanding Area of Inquiry  
Program Requirements
  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
  2. Major Requirements
    1. Core: CSD 312(3), 321(3), 360(3), 370(3); CSD 495(2) and 496(2) or EDHH students substitute CSD 497(3); CSD 572(3); PSY 121(3)
    2. Options (select one):
      1. Audiology: ENG 296(3); CSD 210(3), 216(3), 315(3), 316(3), 362(3), 380(3), 388(3), 400(3), 562(3)
      2. Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing: EDC 150(1); SPE 310(3); CSD 322(3), 330(3), 331(3), 380(3), 562(3). Does not prepare students for teacher certification or entry into the CSD Accelerated M.S. EDHH students pursuing a career as a certified teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing should consider applying to the Accelerated Masters Program in the spring of their junior year. Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accelerated Masters students also take the following major requirements: CSD 760(3), 762(3), 763(3), 795(3) for undergraduate and graduate credit and additional coursework to meet state of Missouri teacher certification requirements. See certification requirements below.
      3. Speech-Language Pathology: ENG 296(3), CSD 210(3), 216(3), 315(3), 316(3), 362(3), 388(3), 400(3), 482(3), 522(3), 580(3)
  3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog

Note: CSD majors may not take any CSD course on a Pass/Not Pass basis.

Certification Requirements for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emphasis

Contact your advisor or the Department Head for the requirements and coursework necessary to meet state and national certification requirements. Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students must take certain coursework through the Teacher Education Program and are required to collect and assemble materials for completion of a teaching portfolio. In order to be recommended for state certification, each student must:

  1. Be admitted to the Teacher Education Program - see Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements section of catalog
  2. Successfully complete all Practicum requirements with a grade of "B" or better.
  3. Successfully complete the graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing emphasis.
  4. Successfully complete the state approved exit assessment.
  5. Complete all state certification requirements in effect at the time a recommendation is made.
Personalized Minor

There is an opportunity for a personalized minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Contact the Department Head or Department Academic Advisor for further information.

Program Completion

CSD Program Completion Table

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Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses

CSD 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders

Provides a general understanding of normal and deviant speech, language and hearing in adults and children. Considers the normal development of communication behavior, and the nature of communication disorders. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 209 Basics of Linguistics for the Communication Sciences

General coverage of linguistic theories, relationships between cognitive and linguistic abilities, and cultural influences upon language. Also definition of the specific components of language (phonology, syntax-morphology, semantics, and pragmatics), with emphasis on procedures for description and analysis commonly used in the communication sciences. 2(2-0) F,S

CSD 210 Phonetics

Instructional and laboratory application of international phonetic alphabet in transcribing normal/disordered American English. 3(2-2) F,S

CSD 216 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

Particular structure and functions of human anatomy related to the processes of speech. 3(3-0) F

CSD 260 Survey of Interests in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

A survey course on the effects of hearing impairments as they relate to development, learning, education, and social interaction across the lifespan. Resources and agencies that assist persons who are deaf and hard of hearing at the local, state, and national levels will be discussed. 3(3-0) F

CSD 312 Normal Language Acquisition

Theories and sequence of normal language development, emphasizing phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic abilities. Emphasis on first six years. 3(3-0) F,S,Su

CSD 315 Speech and Language Disorders in Children

Prerequisite: CSD 216 and CSD 312. Nature, evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders in children. Study of current theories and recent experimental work. 3(3-0) S

CSD 316 Speech and Language Disorders in Adults

Prerequisite: CSD 216 and CSD 312. Nature, evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders in adults. Study of current theories and recent experimental work. 3(3-0) S

CSD 321 Conceptually Accurate Signed English I

Prerequisite: permission. Gain beginner level skill in sign language and fingerspelling through Manually Coded English. Development of a general knowledge base including the history of sign language and the spectrum of sign options available. May be taught concurrently with CSD 921. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 321 and CSD 921. 3(3-0) F

CSD 322 Conceptually Accurate Signed English II

Prerequisite: CSD 321 and permission. Emphasis on the expansion of Manually Coded English sign language skills through the use of conversation and the increased development of vocabulary. May be taught concurrently with CSD 922. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 322 and CSD 922. 3(3-0) F

CSD 330 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)

Prerequisite: permission. A beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 930. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 330 and CSD 930. 3(3-0) F

CSD 331 American Sign Language (ASL) II

Prerequisite: permission. An advanced beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain more complex introductory information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. 3(3-0) S

CSD 332 American Sign Language (ASL) III

Prerequisite: CSD 331 and permission. An intermediate level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information regarding vocabulary, syntax and cultural factors related to this unique visual/gestural system of communication. Students will gain further practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. 3(3-0) F

CSD 333 American Sign Language (ASL) IV

Prerequisite: CSD 332 and permission. An advanced level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information regarding vocabulary, syntax and cultural factors related to this unique visual/gestural system of communication. Students will gain further practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. 3(3-0) S

CSD 360 Hearing Science

Elementary acoustical theory and application to the study of speech production, reception and perception; emphasis on anatomy of auditory system, decibel notation and traditional psychophysical methods. 3(3-0) F

CSD 362 Speech Science

Prerequisite: CSD 216. Analysis of research on the acoustic parameters, the perceptual and productive processes of normal speech. 3(3-0) S

CSD 370 Audiology

Prerequisite: CSD 360. Principles of hearing measurement: test methods, screening methods, test interpretation. 3(3-0) S

CSD 380 Development, Diversity, and Deafness

Includes prevalence, terminology and the effects of hearing loss and its management on child development. Comprehensive scope of communication options will be explored. Exceptionalities, including cultural and linguistic differences among individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing will be considered within the context of family and development, both educationally and socially. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 388 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to multicultural issues designed to better prepare them to serve diverse populations while employed in health and education professions. Students enrolled in this course will be given the tools to begin to develop cultural competence as future service providers. We will examine the role of culture in the development, assessment and management of normal and disordered speech and language. This course will address the cultural and socio-political issues of education and clinical treatment of U.S. groups by race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability and religious practice. 3(3-0), F

CSD 400 Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders

An introduction to the principles and methods of statistics used in research, critical reading of the literature, and scientific writing in communication sciences and disorders. Contains prerequisite knowledge needed for the graduate course in research that is required of all majors. There are no prerequisites for this course. 3(3-0) F

CSD 482 Introduction to Clinical Methods

A study of assessment and treatment principles, methods and procedures relating to speech, language and hearing disorders. 3(3-0) S

CSD 484 Introduction to Practice Settings on Communication Sciences and Disorders

A course focusing on the varied settings in which audiologists and speech-language pathologists work. Seniors majoring in audiology or speech-language pathology who complete this course may accrue up to 8 hours of the ASHA-required 25 hours of observation in their field of study. There are no prerequisites for this course. 3(3-0) F

CSD 492 Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Supervised independent study exploring in-depth selected areas. Selected readings, controlled by conferences, progress reports and term paper. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours. 1-3 F,S

CSD 495 Observation Clinical Practicum I

Prerequisite: permission. Students will make observations and complete assignments relating to service delivery in their respective disciplines. A minimum of 12 hours will be direct observation. Course content will emphasize assessment practices, professional code of ethics, skills in reflective decision-making, and technical writing. 2(1-2) F

CSD 496 Observation Clinical Practicum II

Prerequisite: permission. Students will make observations and complete assignments relating to service delivery in their respective disciplines. A minimum of 13 hours will be direct observation and/or participation. Emphasis will be on professional competencies, technical writing, and implementation of discipline-specific practices. May be repeated to total of 4 hours. 2(1-2) S

CSD 497 Observation Clinical Practicum

Prerequisite: permission. Students will make observations and complete assignments relating to service delivery in their respective disciplines. A minimum of 12 hours will be direct observation. Course content will emphasize assessment practices, professional code of ethics, professional competencies, reflective decision-making, technical writing and implementation of discipline-specific practices. 3(1-3) F

CSD 522 Neural Bases of Human Communication

Study of the nervous system and its role in normal and abnormal speech and language processing. May be taught concurrently with CSD 623. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 623 and CSD 522. 3(3-0) F

CSD 562 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Characteristics and problems of persons who are D/HH as they affect interaction with general society. Emphasis on interpersonal relationships through the lifespan. Introduction to adolescent development and psychology of learning of the typical child. May be taught concurrently with CSD 669. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 669 and CSD 562. 3(3-0) S

CSD 572 Aural Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: CSD 360. Principles of habilitation/rehabilitation of communication disorders related to hearing impairment. Types of amplification and assistive listening devices used in classrooms. Issues of classroom acoustics and ways to optimize the classroom listening environment. May be taught concurrently with CSD 673. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 673 and CSD 572. 3(3-0) S

CSD 580 Technical Solutions in Communication Disorders

Review and demonstration of current hard- and software systems for the evaluation, treatment, and research of communication disorders. May be taught concurrently with CSD 681. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 681 and CSD 580. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 623 Neural Bases of Human Communication

Prerequisite: permission. Study of the nervous system and its role in normal and abnormal speech and language processing. May be taught concurrently with CSD 522. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 522 and CSD 623. 3(3-0) F

CSD 669 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Characteristics and problems of persons who are D/HH as they affect interaction with general society. Emphasis on interpersonal relationships through the lifespan. Introduction to adolescent development and psychology of learning of the typical child. May be taught concurrently with CSD 562. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 562 and CSD 669. 3(3-0) S

CSD 673 Aural Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Principles of habilitation/rehabilitation of communication disorders related to hearing impairment. Types of amplification and assistive listening devices used in classrooms. Issues of classroom acoustics and ways to optimize the classroom listening environment. May be taught concurrently with CSD 572. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 572 and CSD 673. 3(3-0) S

CSD 681 Technical Solutions in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Review and demonstration of current hard- and software systems for the evaluation, treatment, and research of communication disorders. May be taught concurrently with CSD 580. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 580 and CSD 681. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 701 Research: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Foundation for research study in the education of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of research and professional writing as it pertains to education of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. 1(1-0) Su

CSD 702 Research Methods in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Nature of qualitative and quantitative research methodology, experimental design, scientific writing, and the exploration of efficacy and effectiveness in evidence-based practice. Examination of research literature through critical reviews of articles. The design of research pertaining to speech, language and hearing functions, and the analysis of data. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 710 Developmental Psycholinguistics

Prerequisite: permission. Presentation of current theories associated with psycholinguistic development. Focus will be on auditory perception, individual differences, cognitive hypotheses, and stage transition. 3(3-0) F

CSD 712 Child Language I

Prerequisite: permission. Issues related to the area of language development and disorders in children age birth to five will be presented. The course will focus on best practices for the assessment and treatment of children age birth to five with language disorders. 3(3-0) F

CSD 713 Child Language II

Prerequisite: permission. Current issues within the area of oral and written language development and disorders in school-age children and adolescents will be discussed. Methods for critically evaluating research and applying this research to clinical practice with children and adolescents with language disorders will be covered. Focus of course is on optimal methods for assessment and treatment of language disorders in children and adolescents. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 714 Language Disorders: Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for language disorders in adults associated with auditory discrimination, perception, short and long-term memory, semantic and syntactical concept formation, and retrieval of auditory information. 3(3-0) D

CSD 715 Infants and Toddlers: Communication Assessment and Treatment

Prerequisite: permission. Issues regarding communication assessment and intervention for infants and toddlers will be discussed. Course content will include a study of at-risk factors and established risks for developmental disabilities. Service delivery models for the assessment and treatment of communication disorders for infants and toddlers will be presented. Play-based assessment and intervention strategies will be included in course content. 2(2-0) Su

CSD 716 Craniofacial Anomalies

Prerequisite: permission. The study of communication and associated problems related to congenital and acquired craniofacial anomalies. Emphasis on interdisciplinary procedures relative to amelioration of communication deficits manifest in these anomalies. 3(3-0) F

CSD 718 Fluency Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Theoretical, clinical, and experimental approaches to the study and treatment of fluency disorders. 2(2-0) F,Su

CSD 720 Voice Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. The study of the human voice and its disorders. Emphasis on 1) evaluation and treatment of neurogenic, psychogenic, and ideopathic voice disorders, and 2) respiratory, laryngeal and velopharyngeal dysfunction. 2(2-0) F,Su

CSD 723 Sign Language

Prerequisite: CSD 321 or CSD 921; and permission. Emphasis on the expansion of Manually Coded English sign language skills through the use of conversation and the increased development of vocabulary. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study. May be taught concurrently with CSD 322 or CSD 922. May only receive credit for one of the following: CSD 322, CSD 723, and CSD 922. 3(3-0) F

CSD 724 Aphasia

Prerequisite: permission. Emphasis on language impairment as a result of brain dysfunction. A theoretical and clinical analysis of the neurolinguistic basis for describing, diagnosing, remediating, and/or providing means for alternative communication for individuals who suffer from aphasia. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 725 Motor Speech Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Study of neurogenic speech disorders. Emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of (1) the dysarthrias and dyspraxias, and (2) underlying neurologic and vocal tract dysfunction. 3(3-0) F

CSD 726 Diagnostics: Speech and Language Assessment

Prerequisite: permission. Principles and procedures for tests of language and speech dysfunctions. Interpretation of diagnostic findings leading to clinical decision-making, rehabilitative planning and reporting. Students obtain clinical experience in diagnostic procedures at the University Speech and Hearing Clinic. 3(2-2) D

CSD 728 Advanced Study of Phonological (Sound System) Disorders in Children

Prerequisite: permission. Discussion of processes involved in phonological production and how breakdowns in these processes, including hearing loss or deafness, lead to specific problems. Methods for critically evaluating research and applying this research to the study of phonological disorders will be covered. Focus of course is on optimal methods for assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children. 3(3-0) F

CSD 729 Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Exploration of the pathophysiology, nature, appraisal, prevention, and management of a variety of neurogenic communication disorders, excluding the aphasias, that affect human cognition. These disorders include right hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury, in both children and adults, and the dementias. 3(3-0) S

CSD 732 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations

Prerequisite: permission. Information on the speech and language disabilities associated with children with special needs. Target populations will include children with cognitive disabilities, dual sensory disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disabilities and/or physical disabilities, and children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Communication development and prevention, assessment, and intervention for each of these populations will be addressed. 3(3-0) D

CSD 733 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Prerequisite: permission. This course will cover the basic components of AAC as well as assessment and intervention strategies. In addition, the operation, evaluation, and application of the technology associated with AAC will be presented. AAC assessment and intervention will be discussed in regards to the following populations: children and adults with developmental disabilities and individuals with acquired disabilities. 2(2-0) S,Su

CSD 741 Dysphagia

Prerequisite: permission. Comprehensive study of normal and disordered swallowing. Special emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and treatment of disordered swallowing processes. 3(3-0) F

CSD 742 Speech-Language Services in Medical Settings

Prerequisite: permission. This course is designed to provide a guide to the concepts, policies, and procedures encountered in the medical setting. It is hoped that at the end of this course, students will feel more comfortable entering the medical setting in various practicum settings that are required in our graduate program. 2(2-0) Su

CSD 758 Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Methods and techniques for working with families as well as in the educational environment of infants and children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing from birth through the beginning elementary school years. Emphasis on methods and procedures of formal and informal assessment. 2(2-0) Su

CSD 759 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: permission. Methods and techniques for working with families who have infants, toddlers and/or young children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to the beginning elementary school years in both natural and educational environments. Emphasis on methods and procedures for intervention, interpretation of assessment data and prescriptive instruction. 2(2-0) Su

CSD 760 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Theories and research into language development in individuals with hearing and those with losses of hearing are explored with implications for assessment and intervention. Problems and issues related to language development are presented for reflection and discussion. 3(3-0) F

CSD 761 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: permission. Methods, strategies, and techniques of language development that may be applied in assessing and instructing students with hearing losses. 3(3-0) S

CSD 762 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Theories of speech development as they apply to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Phonetics including transcription. Anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanisms. Techniques for analyzing speech will be stressed. Two semester sequence, CSD 763 to follow. 3(3-0) F

CSD 763 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: CSD 762 and permission. Application of information learned in CSD 762. Utilizing a collaborative model for the development of speech/spoken language is emphasized by maximizing the use of residual hearing and cochlear implant technology across settings. 3(3-0) S

CSD 764 Instructional Strategies and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Formal and informal assessment, the concept of curriculum, instructional placement and programming for students who are deaf or hard of hearing from the upper elementary through the secondary school levels, including career education. Development of instructional strategies with an emphasis on individualized instruction. 3(3-0) S

CSD 765 Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Theories of reading with an emphasis on adaptations for assessment and intervention for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Introduction to available resources. 3(3-0) S

CSD 766 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Theoretical bases of counseling and the role of the educator in the counseling process. Emphasis on the counseling process as it affects the educational, personal, social, and familial adjustment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. 3(3-0) Su

CSD 767 Amplification Systems in the Educational Setting

Prerequisite: permission. The different types of amplification and assistive listening devices used in classrooms will be discussed in detail. Students will be able to discuss issues of acoustics and amplification devices in educational settings. They will learn vocabulary needed for communication with other professionals, and they will obtain hands-on experience with hearing aids and assistive devices found in classrooms. 3(3-0) F

CSD 782 Acoustic Phonetics

Prerequisite: permission. Investigation of the acoustic characteristics of normal and pathological speech and voice production. 3(2-2) D

CSD 783 Physiological Phonetics

Prerequisite: permission. Analyses of the physiological features underlying voice, speech and language processes; theories of encoding, and encoding control mechanisms. 3(2-2) D

CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth study in an area of communication sciences and disorders, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Syllabi with specific expectations will be developed for each semester. SLP Emphasis: Students register for 1 credit hour per semester for a minimum of 3 semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for 3 credit hour in the first semester of enrollment and then 1 credit hour in the subsequent semester for a minimum total of 4 credit hours, may be repeated. 1-3 F,S,Su

CSD 788 Professional Issues I: Education Settings

Prerequisite: permission. This class will be taught in conjunction with student's school practicum experiences and will focus on professional issues in school settings. Topics will include overview of service delivery systems, business aspects of service delivery, scope of practice, quality assurance/assessment, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional organizations, and career development issues. 3(3-0) F

CSD 789 Professional Issues

Prerequisite: permission. This functionally-oriented course is designed to complement students' concurrent clinical externships in educational and healthcare settings. Issues include, but are not limited to, in-depth discussion and analysis of relevant local, state, and national policies and procedures for ethical and effective evidence-based service delivery; models of collaborative team assessment and treatment applications to a variety of speech-language pathology settings; professional organizations; and recognition of potential external influences that may impact treatment objectives and length of intervention. 3(3-0) S

CSD 790 Workshop in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. A concentration of work to improve the skill and knowledge in specific areas. Each workshop will be concerned with a single topic. Number of class hours determined by length of workshop. Thirty clock hours equal 1 semester hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours credit. 1-6 D

CSD 791 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

Prerequisite: permission. Functionally-oriented course designed to complement students' concurrent clinical externships in educational and healthcare settings. Issues include, but are not limited to, in-depth discussion and analysis of relevant local, state, and national policies and procedures for ethical and effective evidence-based service delivery; models of collaborative team assessment and treatment applicable to a variety of practice settings; and recognition of potential external influences that may impact treatment objectives and length of intervention. 3(3-0) S

CSD 792 Independent Study

Prerequisite: permission. Study may be a reading project or a practical application of theories. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. 1-3 D

CSD 794 Orientation to Clinic Speech Pathology

Prerequisite: permission. Preparation for practicum work in speech pathology. Clinic procedures, observation guidelines, documentation requirements, shadowing of practicing clinicians, development of integration of knowledge and skills in speech pathology. 1(1-0) F,S,Su

CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice

Prerequisite: permission. Training in audiology, speech and language disorders, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. May be repeated. Supplemental course fee. 1-6 F,S,Su

CSD 796 Supervised Teaching

Prerequisite: permission. The assumption of teaching responsibilities at an approved practicum site under the direction of a University CED certified supervisor and practicum site instructor. Students enrolled in this course may be required to have a physical examination, including a TB test before placement in the practicum setting. 8 D

CSD 797 Speech-Language Pathology Externship

Prerequisite: permission. Professionally supervised practice in speech-language assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this class may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated. 1-4 F,S,Su

CSD 799 Masters Thesis

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth research culminating in a presentation and defense of the thesis. Syllabi with specific expectations will be developed for each semester. SLP Emphasis: Students register for 2 credit hours per semester for a minimum of 3 semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for 3 credit hours per semester for a minimum of 2 semesters; may be repeated. Students must be registered for at least one credit hour until the thesis has been approved. 1-6 F,S,Su

CSD 800 Research Methods in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course will outline the research process in audiology beginning from proposing a research question to drawing and disseminating conclusions. Special emphasis will be place on conducting clinical research and evaluating published research findings in audiology. 3(3-0) S

CSD 807 Auditory System: Physiology/Neurophysiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes in depth aspects of the peripheral and central auditory system as it pertains to anatomy and physiology. Students learn about the functional development of the human auditory system as well as comparative anatomy. The peripheral anatomy will include external (pinna, canal, and tympanic membrane), middle (ossicular mechanism, eustachian tube, facial nerve) and cochlear structures (microanatomy, ultrastructures, sensory epithelium, cochlear fluids, vascular system). The central anatomy will include the cochlear nerve, neural transmission, afferent and efferent pathways (brainstem and midbrain) and cortical function. 3(3-0) D

CSD 834 Diagnostic Audiology I

Prerequisite: permission. A comprehensive study of a variety of site of lesion tests. The course will cover acoustic immittance and reflectance measures including tympanometry and acoustic reflex measures for detection of middle ear disorders and site of lesions in the auditory pathway. Other site of lesion tests include threshold and suprathreshold tone decay, loudness recruitment, loudness balance. Short Increment Sensitivity Index, Bekesy tests and brief tone audiometry. Tests for detection of nonorganic hearing loss will also be discussed. 3(3-0) F

CSD 835 Diagnostic Audiology II

Prerequisite: permission. In the first part of the course, the different types of otoacoustic emissions will be discussed in detail. Students will learn to record, analyze and interpret otoacoustic emissions. They will learn screening and diagnostic applications of otoacoustic emissions in a variety of auditory pathologies. In the second part of the course, research methodology will be applied to demonstrate efficacy in clinical service delivery in all areas of audiologic practice. Outcome measures for various diagnostic test will be discussed. 3(3-0) F

CSD 840 Speech Pathology for the Audiologist

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth discussion of normal and disordered speech and language development, with emphasis on hearing loss and its effect on speech and language. Central auditory processing disorders, adult communication disorders, and proper evaluation and referral processes for speech and language also discussed. 3(3-0) D

CSD 842 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. An examination of the physiological aspects of the vestibular system, chemical effects on the vestibular system, medical and chemical treatment methods, balance system assessment, assessment of the efficacy of intervention, and anatomy, neuroanatomy, and physiology of the pertinent sections of the auditory system (peripheral and central) will be covered. 4(4-0) S

CSD 844 Electrophysiology

Prerequisite: permission. A look at various techniques and theories behind electrodiagnostic testing procedures. Advanced study of auditory evoked responses applied in audiology. Anatomy, neuroanatomy, and physiology of the pertinent sections of the auditory system (peripheral and central) will be covered. Supplemental course fee. 4(4-0) S

CSD 846 Instrumentation and Calibration

Prerequisite: permission. Detailed investigation into instrumentation and calibration and its importance in the field of Audiology. Emphasis on bioelectrical hazards, physical characteristics and measurement of acoustic, electric, and other non-acoustic stimuli, determination of calibration in relation to accepted standards, and use of various types of instrumentation according to manufacturer's specifications and recommendations. 3(2-2) D

CSD 848 Cochlear Implants and Other Assistive Listening Devices

Prerequisite: permission. This course provides an investigation into the various types of cochlear implants and an understanding of the anatomical and psychological aspects, including controversies surrounding implantation of children. Emphasis will include intervention and therapy techniques for children and adults with cochlear implants and other alternative listening devices. 3(2-2) D

CSD 849 Basic Audiometry

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes aspects of basic diagnostic testing in clinical audiology. Students learn about basic diagnostic test procedures including air-conduction and bone-conduction threshold testing, speech audiometric test procedures and clinical masking procedures. 3(3-0) F

CSD 850 Pediatric Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Overview of auditory development. Presentation of auditory disorders, audiological assessment, and treatment needs specific to infants and children. Emphasis on parent-child interactions and family dynamics in habilitating hearing-impaired children. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues. 3(3-0) F

CSD 852 Advanced Hearing Science

Prerequisite: permission. Acoustics and physical measures involving the properties of sound as well as psychoacoustics and sound perception. 3(3-0) F

CSD 866 Counseling in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Various counseling strategies used in clinical audiology practice will be discussed. Counseling needs of adults with hearing loss and families of children with hearing loss will be reviewed. 3(3-0) Su

CSD 868 Amplification Systems I

Prerequisite: permission. Current concepts in amplification and assistive listening devices. Evaluation, selection, and fitting of prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues. 3(2-2) S

CSD 870 Clinical Audiology II

Prerequisite: permission. Theory and practice of electrophysiological testing for the auditory and vestibular systems. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues. 4(3-2) S

CSD 871 Amplification Systems II

Prerequisite: permission. Coverage of recent developments in remediation of communication disorders related to hearing loss in adults and children. 3(3-0) F

CSD 873 Educational Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course includes information and strategies students need to work in today's inclusive school environment, functioning as part of a collaborative team, helping develop IFSPs, IEPs and ITPs, supervising audiological screening and conservation programs. It will prepare students to perform the various roles of the educational audiologist, clinician, community liaison service coordinator, supervisor, and advocate. Issues that affect learners with hearing impairment across the lifespan (infant toddlers, elementary and high school students, and college and adult learners) and various regulations related to the delivery of effective educational services (e.g., ADA, IDEA) will be discussed. This course will also include information on the evaluation of, and referral process for, speech and language disorders related to hearing loss. 3(3-0) D

CSD 874 Clinical Audiology III

Prerequisite: permission. Discussion of recent advances in audiology and hearing science research which have potential clinical application. 3(3-0) D

CSD 875 Medical Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Detailed analysis of the etiology and assessment of common pathologies of the auditory system. Medical intervention and audiologic test battery interpretation discussed. 3(3-0) Su

CSD 876 Hearing Conservation and Calibration

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course will prepare the audiologist to meet industrial needs for sound measurement and hearing conservation. Government standards will be reviewed and applied to industrial settings that fall under OSHA guidelines for hearing conservation. This will include the anatomical and physiological effects of noise on humans; federals standards and damage-risk criteria, the susceptibility and predisposing factors related to industrial noise as well as conducting and reporting a noise survey with a hearing conservation plan. The course will also cover calibration of audiometers and the use of ANSI standards. 3(2-2) D

CSD 878 Professional Issues and Practice Management

Prerequisite: permission. Investigation into the current professional issues and ethics in the field of audiology, as well as legal aspects of audiology practice management. Emphasis is placed on private and clinical practice. Laws, ethics, current issues, regulations, policies, management practices, and record maintenance will also be covered. 4(4-0) D

CSD 880 Grand Rounds in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Describes in-depth aspects of audiological evaluation, diagnosis and management of routine and complex cases. The course will review cases in which behavioral, electrophysiologic, central, and vestibular testing are necessary to allow differential diagnosis. Each case study will involve the progression of the disorder and audiological/medical manifestations that occur during this period. Discussion involving strategies for (re)habilitation, remediation and management of each auditory disorder will be examined. The latter may include amplification, central auditory processing, counseling and tinnitus management. Case presentations will be obtained from audiology, otology, and neurology journals, text and personal cases. In addition, with respect to aural (re)habilitation, presentations will be made on current trends in amplification management regarding manufacturers' products and their applicability to specific cases. 3(3-0) F,S

CSD 884 Doctoral Project

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth study in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Must be repeated for a minimum of 6 credit hours. 1-6 F,S,Su

CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice

Prerequisite: permission. Training in audiology, speech and language disorders, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. May be repeated. Supplemental course fee. 1-6 F,S,Su

CSD 921 Sign Language I

Prerequisite: permission. Gain beginner level skill in sign language and finger-spelling through Manually coded English. Develop a general knowledge base including the history of sign language and the spectrum of sign options available. May be taught concurrently with CSD 321. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 321 and CSD 921. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study. 3(3-0) F

CSD 922 Sign Language II

Prerequisite: CSD 921 and permission. Emphasis on the expansion of Manually Coded English sign language skills through the use of conversation and the increased development of vocabulary. May be taught concurrently with CSD 322. Students cannot receive credit for both CSD 322 and CSD 922. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study. 3(3-0) S

CSD 930 Introduction to American Sign Language

Prerequisite: permission. A beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 330. Students cannot receive credit for both CSD 330 and CSD 930. Students in this course will be required to complete additional assignments compared to those students in CSD 330. 3(3-0) F

CSD 945 Central Auditory Processing Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes various aspects of central auditory processing and disorders. Students learn about the underlying processes of auditory processing in the central nervous system. They are provided with a review of several evaluation and remediation approaches used in the management of individuals with central auditory disorders. 3(3-0) F

CSD 946 Genetics and Hearing Loss

Prerequisite: permission. Provides basic understanding of genetic terminology, cell biology (mitosis and meiosis), DNA structure and function, introduction to genetic aspects of hearing loss, mode of inheritance, pedigree chart, syndromic and nonsyndromic hearing loss, molecular aspects to nonsyndromic hearing loss, epidemiology of hearing loss, and genetic screening and diagnosis. Also, issues related to genetic testing, impact on families, bioethics and cultural issues in deaf community, and genetic counseling will be discussed. Course will also cover the current research about human genome and its relation to diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. Several case studies and hands-on activities will be presented to incorporate course materials and class discussion. 1(1-0) F

CSD 972 Advanced Auditory Re/Habilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Detailed investigation into clinical assessment, treatment techniques, and evaluation of auditory re/habilitation. Emphasis on auditory re/habilitation in children and adults with cochlear implants. Also emphasizes use of assistive auditory devices in other members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations. Theories and research into language development in individuals with hearing and those with losses of hearing are explored with implications intervention. Problems and issues related to language development are presented. 3(2-2) D

CSD 996 Audiology Externship

Prerequisite: permission. Professionally supervised practice in auditory assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this class may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated. 1-9 F,S,Su

CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth research in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation and defense of the thesis. Must be repeated for a minimum of 6 credit hours. 1-6 F,S,Su