Departments, Degree Programs, and Courses
Barbara Shadden, Director, 201 Speech and Hearing Clinic, 575-4509
PROFESSOR EMERITUS BERSINGER; PROFESSOR SHADDEN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RAIFORD, TONER; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LONG; RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ASLIN
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.
| 40 | Hours | ||
| 3 | CDIS 2253, Intro to Communicative Disorders | ||
| 4 | CDIS 3124, Normal Phonological and | ||
| Articulatory Processes | |||
| CDIS 3120L, Phonetic Transcription Lab | |||
| 3 | CDIS 3103, Introduction to Audiology | ||
| 3 | CDIS 3203, Articulation and Voice Disorders | ||
| 3 | CDIS 3213, Anatomy and Physiology of.the | ||
| Speech and Hearing Mechanism | |||
| 3 | CDIS 3223, Language Dev in Children | ||
| 4 | CDIS 3234, Intro to Clinical Practice | ||
| CDIS 3230L, Clinical Observation Lab | |||
| 3 | CDIS 4133, Introduction to Aural Rehab | ||
| 3 | CDIS 4213, Intro to Speech & Hearing Science | ||
| 3 | CDIS 4223, Language Disorders in Children | ||
| 3 | CDIS 4253, Neurological Bases of Comm | ||
| 3 | CDIS 4273, Comm Behavior and Aging | ||
| 1 | CDIS 4001, Clinical Practicum: Jr. Clinician | ||
| 1 | CDIS 4231, Clinical Practicum: Sr. Clinician | ||
Courses: Communication Disorders (CDIS)
2253 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.
3103 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. Prerequisite: consent.
3120L Phonetic Transcription Lab (Fa) Transcription of the international phonetic alphabet. Corequisite: CDIS 3124.
3124 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.
3203 Articulation and Voice Disorders (Sp) A study of the definition, etiology, pathology, and treatment procedures of problems of speech articulation and phonation. Prerequisite: consent.
3213 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (Fa) Structure and function of the organic mechanisms responsible for speech, language, and audition. Prerequisite: consent.
3223 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 or consent.
3230L Clinical Observation Lab (Fa, Sp) Directed observations of clinical assessment and treatment sessions. Corequisite CDIS 3234.
3234 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. Prerequisite: consent. Corequisite: CDIS 3230L.
3243 Speech-Language Disorders
3263 Language Development for the Educator (Fa, Sp) Nature of speech-language development in preschool and school-aged children, including cognitive prerequisites, social contexts, and relationships between language acquisition and literacy. Language differences (dialectal, bilingual) and speech-language disorders are explored. The role of the educator in facilitating language acquisition is emphasized.
3923H Honors Colloquium Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated when the content is changed. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in speech and dramatic art) or instructor's consent.
399VH Honors Course (1-6) May be taken for one to six hours of credit and repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
4001 Clinical Practicum: Junior Clinician (Fa, Sp, Su) Entry-level training in speech-language clinical practicum activities. Prerequisites: CDIS 3124/3120L, CDIS 3203, 3223, 3234, plus satisfactory completion of specific program requirements for admission to clinical practice.
4133 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.
4213 Introduction to Speech and Hearing Science (Sp) Study of the acoustic structure of oral speech and the auditory skills underlying speech perception.
4223 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 or consent.
4231 Clinical Practicum: Senior Clinician (Fa, Sp) Practicum activities in speech-language pathology. Prerequisite: CDIS 4001.
sorders in a public school setting. Prerequisite: CDIS 4231.
4253 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: consent.
4263 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.
4273 Communication Behavior and Aging (Sp) Study of the effects upon communication of normal aspects of the aging process, from early adulthood throughout the life-span. Changes in speech, language, and hearing functioning are identified; common alterations in communicative strategies are reviewed. Communicative disorders commonly associated with advanced age are discussed.
428V Clinical Practicum: Hearing Disorders (1-3) Practicum in audiology. Prerequisite or corequisite: CDIS 4263 or consent.
490V Special Problems (1-3) Credit arranged. Prerequisite: advanced standing or consent.
5102 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.
5112 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.
5122 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.
5132 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.
5142 Seminar in Advanced Audiology Discussion of special problems in audiology relative to the theories of hearing. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5152 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.
5163 Seminar in Language Topics 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.
5173 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 and consent.
5182 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 or consent.
5193 Seminar in Problems of Oral Communication Investigation of research in selected problems of oral communication; recent developments in speech-language pathology and audiology; individual problems for investigation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5202 Cleft Palate (Sp) Study of cleft lip and palate as this condition relates to speech production. Focus on etiology, diagnosis and management. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5213 Voice Disorders (Su) Atypical laryngeal function, including phonatory theory, etiology and management consideration. Prerequisite: CDIS 4213 or equivalent, plus undergraduate course work in voice disorders.
5222 Fluency Disorders (Fa) Speech disfluency, including theoretical etiological assumptions and management consideration. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5232 Seminar in Misarticulation (Sp) Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech articulation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5243 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.
5253 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.
5263 Communication Problems of Severely and Profoundly Handicapped Introduction to the nature of communication development and disorders associated with severely and profoundly handicapping conditions, with emphasis upon etiology, behavioral description, and identification of internal and external variables influencing acquisition of communication skills.
5273 Experimental Phonetics Analysis of physiological and acoustical characteristics of the phonatory and articulatory processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
528V Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech Disorders (1-6) Practicum activities in speech-language pathology. Maximum credit is 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5293 Augmentative and Alternative Communica-tion (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.
5381 Diagnostic Practicum Practicum activities in speech-language assessment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
548V Clinical Practicum: Public Schools Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting. Prerequisite: consent.
558V Internship in Speech-Language Disorders 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 3 credit hours of CDIS 558V or 3 hours or 548V during their last semester of graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent.
590V Special Problems (1-6) Credit by arrangement. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent.
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