Communication Sciences and Disorders (Comprehensive)

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 courses with a grade of “C” or higher in each CSD course*:
   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
   7. Linguistics (comparable to ENG 296)
   8. Phonetics (comparable to CSD 210)
      Please check with your advisor concerning any options for any of the above courses.
3. Special Procedures: After completing 30 semester hours, students indicating CSD as a major, are notified to prepare a degree program. The preparation of the degree program establishes the admission requirements and graduation requirements which must eventually be met within a given specialization. The degree program is not finalized until all admission requirements have been met.

Program Requirements:

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)
2. Major Requirements
   1. Core: ENG 296(3), CSD 210(3), 216(3), 312(3), 360(3), 362(3), 370(3), 495(2), 496(2), 572(3)
   2. Area of Concentration (select one):
      1. Audiology: CSD 260(3), 315(3), 316(3), 321(3), 482(3), 484(3), 562(3)
      2. Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing: CSD 260(3), 321(3), 322(3), 562(3); SPE 345(3), 346(2)
      3. Speech-Language Pathology: CSD 315(3), 316(3), 321(3), 400(3), 482(3), 484(3), 522(3), 580(3)
3. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see “Academic Programs and 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" 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.

Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses

CSD 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3(3-0), F,S

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.

CSD 209 Basics of Linguistics for the Communication Sciences 2(2-0), F,S

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.

CSD 210 Phonetics 3(2-2), F,S

Instructional and laboratory application of international phonetic alphabet in transcribing normal/disordered American English.

CSD 216 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech 3(3-0), F

Particular structure and functions of human anatomy related to the processes of speech.

CSD 260 (560) Survey of Interests in Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 312 Normal Language Acquisition 3(3-0), F,S,Su

Theories and sequence of normal language development, emphasizing phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic abilities. Emphasis on first six years.

CSD 315 Speech and Language Disorders in Children 3(3-0), S

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.

CSD 316 Speech and Language Disorders in Adults 3(3-0), S

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.

CSD 321 (461) Sign Language I 3(3-0), F

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 721. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 321 and CSD 721.

CSD 322 (462) Sign Language II 3(3-0), S

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 722. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 322 and CSD 722.

CSD 330 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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 730. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 330 and CSD 730.

CSD 360 Hearing Science 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 362 Speech Science 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 216. Analysis of research on the acoustic parameters, the perceptual and productive processes of normal speech.

CSD 370 Audiology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 360. Principles of hearing measurement: test methods, screening methods, test interpretation.

CSD 400 Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders 3(3-0), F

An introduction to the philosophy and methods of 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.

CSD 482 Introduction to Clinical Methods 3(3-0), S

A study of assessment and treatment principles, methods and procedures relating to speech, language and hearing disorders.

CSD 484 Introduction to Practice Settings on Communication Sciences and Disorders 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 492 Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: permission of department head. 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.

CSD 495 Observation Clinical Practicum I 2(1-2), F

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.

CSD 496 Observation Clinical Practicum II 2(1-2), S

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.

CSD 522 (622) Neural Bases of Human Communication 3(3-0), F

Study of the nervous system and its role in normal and abnormal speech and language processing.

CSD 562 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf or Hard of Hearing 3(3-0), S

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.

CSD 572 Aural Rehabilitation 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 360. Principles of habilitation/rehabilitation of communication disorders related to hearing impairment.

CSD 580 (680) Technical Solutions in Communication Disorders 3(3-0), F,S

Review and demonstration of current hard- and software systems for the evaluation, treatment, and research of communication disorders.

CSD 600 Research Methods in Communication Disorders 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 601 Research: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1(1-0), Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 610 Developmental Psycholinguistics 3(3-0), F

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

CSD 612 Child Language I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 613 Child Language II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 614 Language Disorders: Rehabilitation 3(3-0), D

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.

CSD 615 Infants and Toddlers: Communication Assessment and Treatment 2(2-0), Su

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.

CSD 616 Craniofacial Anomalies 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 618 Fluency Disorders 2(2-0), F,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Theoretical, clinical, and experimental approaches to the study and treatment of fluency disorders.

CSD 620 Voice Disorders 2(2-0), F,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 624 Aphasia 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 625 Motor Speech Disorders 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 626 Diagnostics: Speech and Language Assessment 3(2-2), D

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.

CSD 628 Advanced Study of Phonological (Sound System) Disorders in Children 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 629 Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 630 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2(2-0), S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor or instructor. 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.

CSD 632 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 640 Dysphagia 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission. Comprehensive study of normal and disordered swallowing. Special emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and treatment of disordered swallowing processes.

CSD 642 Speech-Language Services in Medical Settings 2(2-0), Su

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.

CSD 649 (570) Basic Audiometry 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CSD 360 and CSD 370 or permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 650 Pediatric Audiology 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 652 Advanced Hearing Science 3(3-0), F

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

CSD 658 Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2(2-0), F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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 for assessment.

CSD 659 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2(2-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Methods and techniques for working with families as well as in the educational environment of infants, toddlers and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to the beginning elementary school years. Emphasis on methods and procedures for intervention.

CSD 660 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 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.

CSD 661 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 660 or the equivalent. Methods, strategies, and techniques of language development that may be applied in assessing and instructing students with hearing losses.

CSD 662 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CSD 660 and permission. Theories of speech development as they apply to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Techniques for analyzing speech will be stressed. Two semester sequence, CSD 663 to follow.

CSD 663 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 662 and permission. Application of information learned in CSD 662 is emphasized. Students collaborate with Speech-Language Pathology students assigned to clients who are D/HH. Assessment, planning, intervention, and record keeping are the focus of course activity. Regular interaction with family members of clients is also incorporated into the course schedule.

CSD 664 Instructional Strategies: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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. Development of instructional strategies with an emphasis on individualized instruction.

CSD 665 Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3(3-0), S

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.

CSD 666 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3(3-0), Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 667 Amplification Systems in the Educational Setting 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 668 Amplification Systems I 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: CSD 572 and 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.

CSD 670 Clinical Audiology II 4(3-2), S

Prerequisite: CSD 570 and permission. Theory and practice of electrophysiological testing for the auditory and vestibular systems. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

CSD 672 Advanced Amplification Systems 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CSD 650 and permission. Coverage of recent developments in remediation of communication disorders related to hearing loss in adults and children.

CSD 674 Clinical Audiology III 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: CSD 570 and permission. Discussion of recent advances in audiology and hearing science research which have potential clinical application.

CSD 675 Medical Audiology 3(3-0), Su

Prerequisite: CSD 670 (or concurrent with CSD 670) and permission of instructor. Detailed analysis of the etiology and assessment of common pathologies of the auditory system. Medical intervention and audiologic test battery interpretation discussed.

CSD 676 Hearing Conservation and Instrumentation 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: CSD 570 and permission. Theory and practice of noise assessment, including the physiological effects of noise, and the development of hearing conservation and industrial measures. Includes the use of instrumentation for in-depth sound analysis as well as calibration in relation to accepted standards, and use of various types of instrumentation. Bioelectrical hazards, physical characteristics and measurements of acoustic, electric, and other non-acoustic stimuli-determination of calibration will also be covered.

CSD 682 Acoustic Phonetics 3(2-2), D

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

CSD 683 Physiological Phonetics 3(2-2), D

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

CSD 684 Non-Thesis Project 1-2, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth study in an area of communication science and disorders, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Must be repeated for a minimum of 3 credit hours; may be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.

CSD 688 Professional Issues I: Education Settings 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 689 Professional Issues 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 690 Workshop in Communication Disorders 1-6, D

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.

CSD 691 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 692 Independent Study 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. May be taken to maximum of 4 hours. Study may be a reading project or a practical application of theories.

CSD 694 Orientation to Clinic Speech Pathology 1(1-0), F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 695 Advanced Clinical Practice 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 696 Supervised Teaching 3-6, S

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.

CSD 697 Speech-Language Pathology Externship 1-4, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 699 Master's Thesis 1-6, D

Thesis research and writing.

CSD 700 Research Methods in Audiology 3(3-0), S

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.

CSD 707 Auditory System: Physiology/Neurophysiology 3(3-0), D

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 tympamic 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.

CSD 721 Sign Language I 3(3-0), F

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 721. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study.

CSD 722 Sign Language II 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: CSD 721, 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 722. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study.

CSD 730 Introduction to American Sign Language 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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 730. Students in this course will be required to complete additional assignments compared to those students in CSD 330.

CSD 734 Diagnostic Audiology I 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 740 Speech Pathology for the Audiologist 3(3-0), D

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.

CSD 745 Central Auditory Processing Disorders 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: CSD 570 and CSD 652 and permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 770 Educational Audiology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of advisor. 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.

CSD 835 Diagnostic Audiology II 3(3-0), F

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.

CSD 842 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation 4(4-0), S

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.

CSD 844 Electrophysiology 4(4-0), S

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.

CSD 846 Instrumentation and Calibration 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: permission, CSD 570. 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.

CSD 848 Cochlear Implants and Other Assistive Listening Devices 3(2-2), D

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.

CSD 866 Counseling in Audiology 3(3-0), Su

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.

CSD 872 Aural Rehabilitation II 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: permission, CSD 572. Detailed investigation into clinical assessment, treatment techniques, and evaluation of aural rehabilitation. Emphasis on aural rehabilitation 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.

CSD 878 Professional Issues and Practice Management 4(4-0), D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 880 Grand Rounds in Audiology 3(3-0), F,S

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.

CSD 884 Doctoral Project 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.

CSD 896 Audiology Externship 1-9, F,S,Su

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.

CSD 899 Doctoral Thesis 1-6, F,S,Su

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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.