Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
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.
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.
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.
Experience with children and adults in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders. Lecture, one hour; practicum, four hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
In-depth study of a current problem or issue related to the communication disorder profession. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. A title is assigned each time the course is offered.
