CSD 502 will provide undergraduate students majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) with a fundamental understanding of the basic scientific principles associated with the quantitative/qualitative, physiological, and acoustic bases of speech production and the perception of sound.

This one-credit hour course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English syntactic form and function necessary to the future clinical practice of speech-language pathology and audiology. In addition, students will appreciate the role of complex syntax in spoken and written language and how these are commonly measured in children and adults with language disorders.

An introduction to the normal development of language in individuals from birth to advanced age. Topics include theories of language acquisition; prelinguistic development; development in each of the language domains (phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax, and pragmatics); the relationships between oral language, written language, and academic prograss; and cultural differences.

CSD 578 is designed to provide students majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) with a fundamental, integrative, and thorough understanding of the basic scientific principles related to the structural organization (anatomy), function (physiology) and biomechanics of vocal tract systems responsible for speech and vocalization.

The general purpose of this course is to provide a lecture-laboratory (hands-on) experience designed to orient the student to the professional activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. Guided Clinical Observations and shadowing, readings, in-class activities, and independent projects will focus on reflective decision- making in professional activities.

To provide the student with an introduction to basic diagnostic procedures, including components of diagnostic evaluations, formal and informal measures, computations, and test interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on reporting skills required for accurate documentation of evaluation results.

Study of the phonetic structure of the English language with requirement of mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasis will be placed on phonetic transcription of normal and disordered speech for students in communication sciences and disorders.

Introduction to profession of audiology, instrumentation and assessment and screening techniques for the identification of normal and disordered auditory systems. This course helps meet the required ASHA standard in the area of professional coursework in audiology and hearing disorders.