DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION EDUCATION
AND RESEARCH (RHAB)
Jason Andrew, Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator, 319 West Avenue Annex, 575-6412
The Department of Rehabilitation Education and Research offers the B.S.E. with a major emphasis in communication disorders. An M.S. with an emphasis in speech pathology, an M.S. in rehabilitation counseling, and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation, are also offered.
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Rehabilitation Education (RHAB)
Jason Andrew, Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator, 319 West Avenue Annex, 575-6412
UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS BOLTON, ROESSLER; PROFESSORS ANDERSON, COOK, FARLEY, MEANS, WATSON; PROFESSORS EMERITUS AKRIDGE,GLENN, RICE; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANDREW; RESEARCH PROFESSORS BOONE, SCHRINER; SCHROEDEL; RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSORS COCHRAN, GEYER, JOHNSON, NEATH, WILLIAMS; ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS MASSEY, MUSTEEN, WHEELER-SCRUGGS
Courses: Rehabilitation Education (RHAB)
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
RHAB5333 Counseling Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (FA, SP, SU) Focuses on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counseling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
RHAB534V Supervised Rehabilitation Counseling (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Gives the student practice in counseling under supervision with rehabilitation clients in selected settings and agencies.
RHAB5353 Hearing Impairment and Human Behavior (FA, SP, SU) Focuses on an interdisciplinary study of the impact for profound hearing loss on the educational, psychological, social, and vocational functioning of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
RHAB5363 Employer Relations and Placement Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Students address the placement needs of rehabilitation agencies and their clients by implementing the RehabMark approach to employer development. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493.
RHAB5373 Multicultural/Gender Issues in Rehab (FA, SP, SU) This course examines multicultural and gender issues of importance to rehabilitation practice and research, including study of women and men with disabilities within different minority cultures. The course uses a power analysis and a minority model of disability as a basis for understanding the relationship between disability, gender, race and ethnicity.
RHAB5423 Vocational Rehabilitation Foundations (FA) Survey of the philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, including history and legislation.
RHAB5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (SP) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. (Same as RECR 5433)
RHAB5443 Rehabilitation Case Management (SP) Counseling process in the rehabilitation setting. Focusing upon effective counseling strategies, representative cases, and effective case management methods.
RHAB5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RECR 5453)
RHAB5463 Independent Living and Community Adjustment (FA) Study of the problems and practices involved in developing and maintaining independent living rehabilitation programs for people who are disabled physically, developmentally, and mentally.
RHAB5473 Placement of Persons with Disabilities (SU) Focuses on placement theory and practice as they apply to persons who experience disabilities. Special attention is given to RehabMark approach.
RHAB5483 Rehabilitation Counseling Research (FA) An indepth examination of rehabilitation research methodology and issues to prepare students to critically evaluate and use rehabilitation counseling research in their professional practice.
RHAB5493 Vocational Evaluation and Adjustment (SU) An indepth examination of theories and techniques related to: evaluation of vocational potential and work adjustment of people with disabilities.
RHAB560V Workshop (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)
RHAB568V Rehabilitation Research (3-6) (FA, SP, SU) Practical experience under the supervision of a faculty member in conducting rehabilitation research in a laboratory or field setting.
RHAB574V Internship (1-9) (FA, SP, SU)
RHAB599V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)
RHAB600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
RHAB605V Independent Study (1-18) (FA, SP, SU)
RHAB6203 Disability Policy in the U.S. (FA) An analysis of public policy approaches to disability in the U.S. Examines the political and philosophical origins of disability policy; reviews major disability legislation and its effects on policy stakeholders; describes recent initiatives; analyzes evolution of disability policy within context of changing societal, economic, and political conditions. (Same as PLSC 5233)
RHAB6213 Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (FA) A theoretical and applied study of techniques that enable people to cope with 2 major life events: disability and unemployment.
RHAB6233 Employment Practices and Interventions (SP) An intensive study of the employment experiences of workers with disabilities with emphasis on disincentives and barriers to employment and interventions to enable people with disabilities to participate in employment. Prerequisite: RHAB 5493 or equivalent.
RHAB6243 Advanced Rehabilitation Research (SP) An advanced doctoral level course to facilitate the application of scientific values, research skills, and behavior to the generation of rehabilitation knowledge and problem solving.
RHAB625V Teaching Internship in Rehabilitation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Graduate teaching experience in the rehabilitation counseling curriculum. Under the supervision of a faculty member, will participate in the development of syllabi, course materials and examinations. Will team teach graduate rehabilitation courses with the faculty member.
RHAB675V Internship (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Advanced supervised practice a rehabilitation setting.
RHAB699V Seminar (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of pertinent topics and issues in the rehabilitation field. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
RHAB700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.
Communication Disorders (CDIS)
Carolyn Raiford, Interim 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 and audiology.
| 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 |
40 Total Hours
Courses: 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.
CDIS3120L Phonetic Transcription Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Transcription of the international phonetic alphabet. Corequisite: CDIS 3124.
CDIS3124 Normal Phonology and Articulatory Process (FA, SP, SU) 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.
CDIS3203 Articulation and Voice Disorders (SP) A study of the definition, etiology, pathology, and treatment procedures of problems of speech articulation and phonation.
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.
CDIS3230L Clinical Observation Laboratory (FA, SP) Directed observations of clinical assessment and treatment sessions. Corequisite: CDIS 3234.
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.
CDIS3243 Speech-Language Disorders (FA, SP, SU)
CDIS3263 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.
CDIS3923H Honors Colloquium (FA, SP, SU) 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) (FA, SP, SU) 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 unsatifactory 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.
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.
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.
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 strategies are reviewed. Communicative disorders commonly associated with advanced age are discussed.
CDIS428V Clinical Practicum: Hearing Disorders (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Practicum in audiology. Co- or Prerequisite: 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.
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.
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.
CDIS5142 Seminar in Advanced Audiology (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of special problems in audiology relative to the theories of hearing. Prerequisite: 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.
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).
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.
CDIS5202 Cleft Plate (SP) Study of cleft lip and palate as this condition relates to speech production. Focus on etiology, diagnosis and management. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5213 Voice Disorders (SU) Atypical laryngeal function, including phonatory theory, etiology and management consideration. Prerequisite: CDIS 4213 or equivalent and plus undergraduate course work in voice disorders.
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.
CDIS5263 Communication Problems of Severely and Profoundly Handicapped (FA, SP, SU) 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.
CDIS5273 Experimental Phonetics (FA, SP, SU) Analysis of physiological and acoustical characteristics of the phonatory and articulatory processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS528V Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech 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.
CDIS5381 Diagnostic Practicum (FA, SP, SU) Practicum activities in speech-language assessment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS548V Clinical Practicum: Public Schools (1-3) (FA, SP) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting.
CDIS558V Internship in Speech-Language Disorders (2-6) (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 3 credit hours of CDIS 558V during their last semester of graduate studies.
CDIS590V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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