Courses

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 209 Basics of Linguistics for the Communication Sciences

    General coverage of linguistic theories and application as relevant to the communication sciences and disorders professional. Also coverage of the specific components of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), including procedures for description and analysis commonly used in the communication sciences and disorders.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 210 Phonetics

    Instructional application of international phonetic alphabet in transcribing normal/disordered American English. May be taught concurrently with CSD 611. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 210 and CSD 611.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall, Spring
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 315 Language Disorders in Children

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 312.

    Nature, evaluation and treatment of language disorders in children. The goal of the course is to introduce students to the populations of children who experience language disorders including children with developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual disabilities. The course will examine tools and strategies used to assess language disorders as well as evidenced-based intervention strategies.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 316 Introduction to Language and Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 312.

    Nature, evaluation and treatment of acquired language and cognitive-linguistic disorders in adults caused by stroke, brain injury and neurological disease. Study of current clinical approaches and evidenced-based practice.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 318 Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 210.

    Introduction to the nature, evaluation, and treatment of speech sound disorders.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 319 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

    Particular structure and functions of human anatomy related to the processes of speech. May be taught concurrently with CSD 619. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 319 and CSD 619.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 351 Medical Terminology for Communication Sciences and Disorders

    This course offers students in-depth instruction in recognizing medical terms. Students will learn medical root words, prefixes, suffixes, acronyms, and abbreviations and apply them to patient conditions and work settings common to speech language pathology and audiology. Course may be taught concurrently with CSD 651. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 351 and CSD 651.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 360 Hearing and Speech Science

    Elementary acoustical theory and application to the study of speech production, reception and perception, decibel notation, and traditional psychophysical methods.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Summer
  • CSD 362 Speech Science

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 319.

    Analysis of research on the acoustic parameters, the perceptual and productive processes of normal speech.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 370 Audiology

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 360.

    Principles of hearing measurement: test methods, screening methods, test interpretation.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • 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. May be taught concurrently with CSD 685. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 380 and CSD 685.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • 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. Course 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 417 Clinical Assessment and Intervention of Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 319; and admission to the CSD program.

    Introduction to the assessment and intervention of adult voice, speech and swallowing problems. A strong emphasis will be on how clinical technologies can be used to enhance the effectiveness of common behavioral approaches.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 482 Introduction to Clinical Methods

    Prerequisite: admission to the CSD program and a 3.00 GPA in the major at the time of enrollment.

    A study of assessment and treatment principles, methods and procedures relating to speech, language and hearing disorders. May be taught concurrently with CSD 686. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 482 and CSD 686.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • 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 maximum of six hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Fall, Spring
  • CSD 495 Observation Clinical Practicum I

    Prerequisite: admission to Communication Sciences and Disorders major.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    212Fall
  • CSD 496 Observation Clinical Practicum II

    Prerequisite: CSD 495.

    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 a maximum of four hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    212Spring
  • CSD 497 Observation Clinical Practicum

    Prerequisite: admission to CSD undergraduate major.

    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. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    323Fall
  • CSD 522 Neural Bases of Human Communication

    Prerequisite: C grade or better in CSD 319; and admission to the CSD program.

    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 522 and CSD 623.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 562 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    Prerequisite: admission to the CSD program.

    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 562 and CSD 669.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 572 Aural Rehabilitation

    Prerequisite: CSD 370 or concurrent enrollment.

    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 572 and CSD 673. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • 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 580 and CSD 681.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 602 Acquired Disorders and Their Neuropathological Bases

    Prerequisite: admission to the Preparation for Graduate Study in Speech-Language Pathology certificate program, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program, or permission.

    This course introduces students to acquired speech/voice, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Emphasis is on the underlying neuropathological bases for symptoms. Because of significant overlap in content, students who have received credit for CSD 602 cannot also receive credit for CSD 417 or CSD 316.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall
  • CSD 611 Phonetics

    Instructional application of international phonetic alphabet in transcribing normal/disordered American English. May be taught concurrently with CSD 210. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 210 and CSD 611.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 619 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

    Particular structure and functions of human anatomy related to the processes of speech. May be taught concurrently with CSD 319. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 319 and CSD 619.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 623 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 522. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 522 and CSD 623.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 627 Developmental Disorders of Speech and Language

    Prerequisite: CSD 210 or CSD 611; and admission to the Preparation for Graduate Study in Speech-Language Pathology certificate program or the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program.

    Overview of issues related to the nature, evaluation, and treatment of developmental speech sound and language disorders.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 633 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Internship

    Prerequisite: admission to the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program.

    Professionally supervised observation and practice assisting a licensed speech-language pathologist in a school or other setting. Students enrolled in this course may be required to have TB test, immunizations, and background checks.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 634 Hearing and the Impact on Speech and Language

    Prerequisite: admission to the Preparation for Graduate Study in Speech-Language Pathology certificate program, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program, or permission.

    Overview of issues related to the impact of hearing on speech and language development and communication. Types of hearing loss, forms of hearing assessment, and principles of prevention, intervention, and (re)habilitation are presented as foundations for practicing speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Fall, Summer
  • CSD 651 Medical Terminology for Communication Sciences and Disorders

    This course offers students in-depth instruction in recognizing medical terms. Students will learn medical root words, prefixes, suffixes, acronyms, and abbreviations and apply them to patient conditions and work settings common to speech language pathology and audiology. Course may be taught concurrently with CSD 351. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 351 and CSD 651.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 673 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 572. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 572 and CSD 673.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 681 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 580. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 580 and CSD 681.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 685 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. Fifteen hours of integrated service-learning will be a component of the course. May be taught concurrently with CSD 380. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 380 and CSD 685. Students in this course will be required to complete additional assignments compared to those students in CSD 380 for the purpose of developing skills, knowledge, and dispositions related to teaching and learning in varied settings with diverse learners required for all educators to be effective in a global society.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 686 Introduction to Clinical Methods

    Prerequisite: CSD 602 or concurrent enrollment.

    A study of assessment and treatment principles, methods and procedures relating to speech, language and hearing disorders. May be taught concurrently with CSD 482. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 482 and CSD 686.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Summer
  • CSD 702 Research Methods in Communication Disorders

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 710 Developmental Psycholinguistics

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    Presentation of current theories associated with psycholinguistic development. Focus will be on auditory perception, individual differences, cognitive hypotheses, and stage transition.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 712 Child Language I and Literacy

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Issues related to the area of language development and disorders in children age birth to high school age will be presented. The course will focus on best practices for the assessment and treatment of language and literacy disorders.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    440Fall
  • CSD 713 Child Language II

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Spring
  • CSD 714 Language Disorders: Rehabilitation

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 715 Infants and Toddlers: Communication Assessment and Treatment

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • CSD 716 Craniofacial Anomalies

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 718 Fluency Disorders

    Theoretical, clinical, and experimental approaches to the study and treatment of fluency disorders.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall, Summer
  • CSD 720 Voice and Upper Airway Disorders

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Advanced study of the pathophysiology of disordered voice production, resonance, and related respiratory systems. Emphasis on perceptual and instrumental evaluation and treatment of voice and resonance disorders. Examines the nature and clinical and instrumental assessment and management of voice production and voice disorders from a comprehensive evidence-based approach. Content also includes care and management of the professional voice, trans voice, and other voice concerns.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall, Summer
  • CSD 724 Aphasia and Cognition

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Theoretical and clinical analysis of the neurological basis for describing, diagnosing, and remediating cognitive-communication disorders due to acquired brain impairments and progressive neurological diseases. Emphasis on neuropathophysiology of etiologies and on evidenced-based practices for evaluation and intervention of disorders related to traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere dysfunction, dementia, aphasia, and other related neurogenic communication disorders. Medical aspects of neurological rehabilitation and neuroimaging will be introduced.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    440Fall, Spring
  • CSD 725 Motor Speech Disorders

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall
  • CSD 726 Diagnostics: Speech and Language Assessment

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 728 Advanced Study of Phonological (Sound System) Disorders in Children

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 729 Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • CSD 732 Autism Spectrum Disorder and Special Populations

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Information on the speech and language disabilities associated with children with special needs. Target populations will include children with autism spectrum disorders and other special populations. Communication development and prevention, assessment, and intervention for these populations will be addressed.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 733 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Fall
  • CSD 736 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Course will address diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical practice. Will include the impact of students' cultural perspectives and biases on service delivery, the social determinants of health, multiple language learning, and Deaf culture.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • CSD 741 Adult Dysphagia

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    This course provides a thorough understanding of normal swallow physiology and its related disorders in the adult populations. Etiological factors are reviewed, noting the high-risk categories for varied cultural groups. Instrumental diagnostic techniques are introduced. Emphasis is given to multiple management issues in general with consideration towards varied cultural groups. Interdisciplinary approaches to the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders are discussed.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 742 Speech-Language Services in Medical Settings

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • CSD 743 Pediatric Dysphagia

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    This course provides a thorough understanding of normal swallow physiology and its related disorders in the pediatric populations. Etiological factors are reviewed, noting the high-risk categories for varied cultural groups. Instrumental diagnostic techniques are introduced. Emphasis is given to multiple management issues in general with consideration towards varied cultural groups. Interdisciplinary approaches to the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders are discussed.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Summer
  • 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 782 Acoustic Phonetics

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    Investigation of the acoustic characteristics of normal and pathological speech and voice production.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 783 Physiological Phonetics

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    Analyses of the physiological features underlying voice, speech and language processes; theories of encoding, and encoding control mechanisms.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project

    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 one credit hour per semester for a minimum of three semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for three credit hour in the first semester of enrollment and then one credit hour in the subsequent semester for a minimum of four credit hours, may be repeated.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 788 Professional Issues I: Education Settings

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    This course 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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 789 Professional Issues

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • 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 one semester hour. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Upon demand
  • CSD 791 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • 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 four hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • CSD 794 Orientation to Clinic Speech Pathology

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 797 Speech-Language Pathology Externship

    Prerequisite: CSD 712 or concurrent enrollment.

    Professionally supervised practice in speech-language assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this course may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-4Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 799 Masters Thesis

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    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 two credit hours per semester for a minimum of three semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for three credit hours per semester for a minimum of two semesters; may be repeated. Students must be registered for at least one credit hour until the thesis has been approved.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 800 Research Methods in Audiology

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 807 Auditory System: Physiology/Neurophysiology

    Prerequisite: admission to Doctor of Audiology program.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 834 Diagnostic Audiology I

    Prerequisite: admission to Doctor of Audiology program.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 835 Auditory Electrophysiology I

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    This course introduces the electrophysiological auditory responses with a focus on the inner ear responses. The course discusses the different types of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and the cochlear potentials of the Electrocochleography test (cochlear microphonics [CM] and summating potentials [SP]) in detail. Students will learn how to record, analyze and interpret OAEs, CM and SP. Students will, also, learn screening and diagnostic applications of electrophysiological responses in a variety of auditory pathologies. Several academic disciplines contribute to the material covered, including: physiology, anatomy, and pathology. Topics extend to the auditory efferent system, ototoxicity monitoring, neonatal hearing screening, noise induced hearing loss, and beyond.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 840 Speech Pathology for the Audiologist

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 842 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 844 Auditory Electrophysiology II

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 846 Instrumentation and Calibration

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 848 Cochlear Implants and Other Assistive Listening Devices

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 849 Basic Audiometry

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 850 Pediatric Audiology

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Summer
  • CSD 852 Advanced Hearing Science

    Prerequisite: admission to Doctor of Audiology program.

    Acoustics and physical measures involving the properties of sound as well as psychoacoustics and sound perception.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 866 Counseling in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program in Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

    Various counseling strategies used in clinical practice specific to audiology and speech-language pathology will be discussed. Counseling needs of individuals with hearing loss and/or speech and language disorders and their families will be reviewed.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 868 Amplification Systems I

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Current concepts in amplification and assistive listening devices. Evaluation, selection, and fitting of prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Spring
  • CSD 870 Clinical Audiology II

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Theory and practice of electrophysiological testing for the auditory and vestibular systems. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    432Spring
  • CSD 871 Amplification Systems II

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Coverage of recent developments in remediation of communication disorders related to hearing loss in adults and children.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 873 Educational Audiology

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 874 Clinical Audiology III

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Discussion of recent advances in audiology and hearing science research which have potential clinical application.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • CSD 875 Medical Audiology

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Detailed analysis of the etiology and assessment of common pathologies of the auditory system. Medical intervention and audiologic test battery interpretation discussed.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 876 Hearing Conservation and Calibration

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 878 Professional Issues in Audiology

    Prerequisite: admission to Doctor of Audiology program.

    Investigation into current professional issues and ethics in the field of audiology will be covered. Topics will include laws, ethics, current issues, regulations and policies. Emphasis on discussing topics as they relate to the three pillars of Missouri State University's public affairs mission: community engagement, cultural competence, and ethical leadership.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Spring
  • CSD 879 Practice Management in Audiology

    This course will provide an introduction to audiology practice management. Emphasis is placed on private and clinical practice. Development of a business proposal, relevant laws, current issues, regulations, policies, management and marketing of practices, record maintenance and technology and social media in the workplace will be covered.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring
  • CSD 880 Grand Rounds in Audiology

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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. Must be repeated to a minimum of three hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-2Summer
  • CSD 884 Doctoral Project

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    In-depth study in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Must be repeated for a minimum of six hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 900 Professional Preparation for Externship

    This course will guide students through the process of obtaining a fourth year externship. Construction of a cover letter, professional resume and interview techniques will be covered. In addition, requirements of the 4th year externship and professional licensure and certification after graduation will be covered.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Fall, Spring
  • CSD 945 Central Auditory Processing Disorders

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    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.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • CSD 972 Advanced Auditory Re/Habilitation

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Course will include detailed investigation into clinical assessment, treatment techniques, and evaluation of auditory re/habilitation and discussion of the theories and research of language development in individuals with both normal and impaired hearing. Implications for intervention are reviewed and discussed. Various counseling strategies for both adults with hearing loss and families of children with hearing loss will be discussed as they relate to case management.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    322Upon demand
  • CSD 996 Audiology Externship

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    Professionally supervised practice in auditory assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this course may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-9Fall, Spring, Summer
  • CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis

    Prerequisite: CSD 807 or concurrent enrollment.

    In-depth research in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation and defense of the thesis. Must be repeated for a minimum of six hours.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-6Fall, Spring, Summer