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Communication Disorders (CDIS)

201 Speech and Hearing Clinic, 575-4509

Professor Emeritus Bersinger • Professor Shadden • Associate Professor Toner • Associate Professor Emeritus Raiford • Assistant Professors Henrickson, Long • Research Associate Aslin • Instructor McGehee

An undergraduate major in communication disorders leads to the B.S.E. degree and prepares students for graduate studies (master's level) in speech-language pathology and audiology.

The minimum requirements for all students in the College of Education and Health Professions are listed under general studies.

Admission to the B.S.E. Major Degree Program in Communication Disorders

All students declaring an undergraduate major in communication disorders are accepted as tentative candidates to the undergraduate program. However, formal admission to the program is limited. Students must apply for admission to the undergraduate B.S.E. degree program in communication disorders prior to taking junior- and senior-level classes in the major. Requirements for admission include the following:

• Completion of the admission application form.
• Junior status at the time that 3000-level courses will be taken.
• An overall minimum GPA of 3.0* over the first four semesters (50-60 hours) of college course work. Under special circumstances, students may petition the faculty to waive the 3.0 GPA requirement.
• Satisfactory completion of an admission interview with designated members of the faculty.

Students who do not meet admission criteria for the B.S. E. degree program in communication disorders in any given year may reapply in subsequent years.

Requirements for the program in Communication Disorders General Studies - 47-50 hours

University Core - 35 hours

Communication Disorders Core - 38 hours

CDIS 2253, Intro to Comm. Disorders
CDIS 3124, Normal Phonological and Articulatory Processes and CDIS 3120L, Phonetic Transcription Lab
CDIS 3103, Introduction to Audiology
CDIS 3203, Articulation and Voice Disorders
CDIS 3213, Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
CDIS 3223, Language Dev in Children
CDIS 3234, Intro to Clinical Practice and CDIS 3230L, Clinical Observation Lab
CDIS 4133, Introduction to Aural Rehab
CDIS 4213, Intro to Speech and Hearing Science
CDIS 4223, Language Disorders in Children
CDIS 4253, Neurological Bases of Comm
CDIS 4273, Comm Behavior and Aging

Total for Communication

Disorders⁸ - 120 - 123 hours

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (CDIS)

CDIS2253 Introduction to Communicative Disorders (FA, SP) An introductory course which surveys the professional interests of speech-language pathology and audiology with specific attention to the general recognition and classification of disorders of speech, language, and hearing, and general trends in rehabilitation. Consideration given to the classroom teacher's involvement in communication disorders.

CDIS3103 Introduction to Audiology (SP) introduction to the basic concepts for administering and interpreting hearing tests, including the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, disorders of the ear, and techniques for administering and interpreting basic pure tone threshold tests.

CDIS3124 Normal Phonology and Articulatory Process (FA) Analysis of the English speech sounds as a basis for speech improvement; physiological positions and movements; acoustic qualities and transcription in the international phonetic alphabet. Corequisite: CDIS 3120L.

CDIS3120L Phonetic Transcription Laboratory (FA) Transcription of the international phonetic alphabet. Corequisite: CDIS 3124.

CDIS3203 Articulation and Voice Disorders (SP) A study of the definition, etiology, pathology, and treatment procedures of problems of speech articulation and phonation. Prerequisite: CDIS 3124 and CDIS 3213.

CDIS3213 Anatomy of Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (FA) Structure and function of the organic mechanisms responsible for speech, language, and audition.

CDIS3223 Language Development in Children (SP) Study of the nature of language behavior and of the typical development of speech and language functions for communicative purposes, with primary emphasis on the preschool and early school-age child. Prerequisite: CDIS 3124.

CDIS3234 Introduction to Clinical Practice (FA, SP) An introduction to the various aspects of clinical operations including technical and interpersonal relationship skills necessary for case management and a survey of professional standards. Corequisite: CDIS 3230L.

CDIS3230L Clinical Observation Laboratory (FA, SP) Directed observations of clinical assessment and treatment sessions. Corequisite: CDIS 3234.

CDIS3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in speech or dramatic art).

CDIS399VH Honors Course (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

CDIS4001 Clinical Practicum Junior (FA, SP) Entry-level training in speech-language clinical practicum activities. This course is taken for satisfactory or unsatisfactory credit. Prerequisite: CDIS 2224 and CDIS 2220L and CDIS 3203 and CDIS 3223 and CDIS 3234 and CDIS 3230L plus satisfactory completion of specific program requirements for admission to clinical practice.

CDIS4103 Sign Language and Deafness (SP, SU) An introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf Community that uses it. This class will study expressive and sign language skills using ASL vocabulary, structure and grammar. The Deaf Community will be studies through videotapes and readings. Issues in Deaf Education will also be introduced. Prerequisite: CDIS 3103.

CDIS4133 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation (FA) Study of the technique used in the rehabilitation of speech and language problems of the hearing impaired including the role of amplification, auditory training, and speech reading in rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CDIS 3103.

CDIS4213 Introduction to Speech and Hearing Science (SP) Study of the acoustic structure of oral speech and the auditory skills underlying speech perception. Prerequisite: CDIS 3203, CDIS 3213, CDIS 3124, and CDIS 3120L.

CDIS4223 Language Disorders in Children (FA) Study of disorders of language acquisition and usage in children and adolescents, with emphasis upon the nature, assessment, and treatment of such disorders. Prerequisite: CDIS 3223.

CDIS4231 Clinical Practicum Senior (FA, SP) Practicum activities in speech-language pathology. This course is taken for satisfactory or unsatisfactory credit. Prerequisite: CDIS 4001.

CDIS4241 Clinical Practicum: Public Schools (FA, SP) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting.

CDIS4253 Neurological Bases of Communication (FA) A study of the structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to human speech, language, and cognition. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213.

CDIS4263 Advanced Audiology (FA) Study of the basic techniques used in audiological assessment of children and adults, including pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and special tests of hearing function. Prerequisite: CDIS 3103.

CDIS4273 Communication Behavior and Aging (SP) Study of the effects upon communication of normal aspects of the aging process, from early adulthood throughout the lifespan. Changes in speech, language, and hearing functioning are identified; common alterations in communicative disorders commonly associated with advanced age are discussed.

CDIS428V Clinical Practicum: Hearing Disorders (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Practicum in audiology. Pre- or Corequisite: CDIS 4263.

CDIS490V Special Problems (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: advanced standing.

CDIS5102 Research Methodology in Communication Disorders (SU) An examination of methods of research in speech-language pathology and audiology and of the use of bibliographic tools. Focuses on purposes and problems of various forms of communication disorders research, procedures and instruments employed, and reporting of research. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5112 Seminar in Early Intervention (FA) Study of a family-centered, transdisciplinary approach to early intervention with infants and toddlers at-risk for communication disorders. Topics include early communication development, service delivery in a family context, coordination with other disciplines, and legislation mandating services. Prerequisite: CDIS 3223 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

CDIS5121 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Lab (FA) Observation and interpretation of techniques used for assessment and remediation of feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Corequisite: CDIS 5122. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213 and graduate standing.

CDIS5122 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (FA) Study of the etiology, assessment, and remediation of feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

CDIS5132 Discourse Analysis and Treatment (SU) Study of discourse behaviors and discourse analysis procedures appropriate for communicatively disordered children and adults, along with review of management approaches associated with
impaired discourse performance. Prerequisite: previous course work in language process and disorders, and graduate standing.

CDIS5152 TBI and Right-Hemisphere Disorders (FA) Study of the speech and language disorders commonly resulting from traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere disorders. Prerequisite: CDIS 4253 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

CDIS5163 Seminar in Language Topics (FA, SP, SU) Study of selected topics in normal and disordered language acquisition and/or language use. Implications of current research are reviewed and applied to evaluation and management of language impairment(s). Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5173 Survey of Disorders of Communication (SU) Cause and therapeutic principles of speech disorders, including articulatory defects, voice disorders, stuttering and defects due to hearing deficiency. Offered for non-majors in communicative disorders-not open to those who have had CDIS 2253. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5182 Clinical Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders (FA) Study of the basic diagnostic procedures used in speech-language pathology. Emphasis is placed on criteria for test selection, techniques in test administration, and interpretation of test results. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5193 Seminar in Problems of Oral Communication (FA, SP, SU) Investigation of research in selected problems of oral communication; recent developments in speech-language pathology and audiology; individual problems for investigation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5214 Voice and Resonance Disorders (SU) (Formerly CDIS 5213) Study of disorders of phonation and resonation, including etiologies, diagnosis, and intervention strategies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5222 Fluency Disorders (FA) Speech disfluency, including theoretical etiological assumptions and management consideration. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5232 Seminar in Misarticulation (SP) Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech articulation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5243 Language Disorders in Adults (SP) Symbolic communicative breakdown due to neurological trauma; focus on resultant receptive, central processing, and expressive linguistic disabilities, including etiology, neurology, diagnosis and treatment. Primary course emphasis is placed upon aphasia, although other neuropathologies of speech and language in adults are addressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5253 Motor Speech Disorders (SP) Study of motor speech production disorders related to damage to central or peripheral nervous system motor centers and pathways. Cerebral palsy, adult dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia are emphasized. Both theoretical and treatment considerations are addressed. Prerequisite: CDIS 4253 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

CDIS528V Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Disorders (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Practicum activities in speech-language pathology. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5293 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (FA) Approaches to communication management with the severely and profoundly handicapped child or adult, with primary emphasis on augmentative and alternative communication assessment and intervention. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS5381 Diagnostic Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Practicum activities in speech-language assessment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS548V Off-Campus Practicum: Public School Site (1-6) (FA, SP) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS558V Internship: Clinical Site (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Field placement in approved clinical setting for clock hours in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment. Students in the master's program must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of CDIS 558V or CDIS 578V during their last semester of graduate studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of other required practicum courses.

CDIS568V Off-Campus Practicum: Clinical Site (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in an off-campus clinical site. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of at least 2 semesters of CDIS 528V.

CDIS578V Internship: Public School Site (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Field placement in approved public school setting for clock hours in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment. Students in the Master's program must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of CDIS 578V or CDIS 558V during their last semester of graduate studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of other required practicum courses.

CDIS590V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.

CDIS600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.