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The International Phonetic Alphabet is a critical tool for analyzing and transcribing the speech sounds of world languages in a universally understood way. It is particularly useful for speech-language pathologists tasked with assessing and treating speech-sound and motor speech disorders in adults and children. This course is designed to teach students the International Phonetic Alphabet in order to transcribe and analyze the speech of speakers of General American English recognizing regional, dialectical and linguistic variations in the speech sound productions of all individuals.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor | Linguistics Minor | Post Bac Communication Sciences & Disorders (CERT)

In-depth study of structures and functions associated with communication and swallowing processes. These include selected parts of the nervous system, respiratory system, larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, articulators, and the hearing mechanism. Information is framed within a clinical perspective to allow insight into how these mechanisms relate to communication impairments and associated sequala. Gender, culture, and issues such as access to health care and health information will be discussed.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor | Post Bac Communication Sciences & Disorders (CERT)

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge base of various changes that can occur to the auditory and vestibular systems. It will explore the range of impact these changes can have as it relates to various aspects of life, such as education, work, general communication, and social life. We will also discuss health inequities and the impact on hearing and balance health and the patient.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

In this course, students learn to describe the characteristics and specific patterns of language disorders in children and issues that surround them, including those relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Assorted topics detailing the identification and management of children with language impairment are covered.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor | Linguistics Minor

Lab associated with CDIS 402. Practice in applying course content to the language of children.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor | Linguistics Minor

This course will explore the language, culture, history, and contemporary issues of American Deaf people. Utilizing readings, lecture, and group discussion; students will learn about the linguistic and cultural aspect, oppression, timeline of deaf history, communication strategies and their effectiveness in terms of learning a language, as well as issues that are still existing in the deaf community.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

American Sign Language (CERT) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

This course is a continuation of Advanced knowledge in American Sign Language. Fluent, social and academic use and understanding of sign language will be explored as well as continued expansion of knowledge of Deaf Culture and Deaf Community.

Prerequisites:

CDIS 306, CDS 307

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

American Sign Language (CERT) | Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

Students will learn the definition of central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), as well as the controversies surrounding the diagnosis of the disorder. The neuroanatomy and physiology related to auditory processing will also be covered in order to understand the diversity involved in the diagnostic and management methods of CAPD. Students will learn the appropriate test batteries, the diagnostic team involved, the inclusion of a multidisciplinary team approach and treatment/management options for CAPD. This course would be beneficial to education majors, CDIS majors, Educational Psychology.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the areas of literacy foundations, development, assessment, intervention and disorders. Students will engage in both clinical and academic writing in the context of literacy assessment and intervention.

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

This course provides students with an overview of neuroanatomy and neuroscience. This course will emphasize relationships between neuroscience and speech, language, and hearing. Students will learn through lectures, assigned readings, and class activities and assignments. Clinical case discussions will be emphasized throughout the course.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)

Description, etiology, assessment and management of voice and resonance disorders.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Audiometrics is a clinical experience (practicum) for undergraduate students interested in speech-language pathology and audiology. Students will observe and perform basic evaluation procedures such as otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, and immittance testing with clinical instruction. Students will also have the chance to learn more about hearing aids and other audiologic testing based on their needs and interests. Students will engage in the clinical process from preparation for an evaluation through reporting out the results and making recommendations based on a person-centered care model and serve as mentors to students in the CDIS 320 course.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

This course will evaluate habilitative audiology and the range of communication options, including American Sign Language and cued speech, hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech reading and auditory training. This class will look at how these strategies impact someone from birth to the end of life and will evaluate aural rehabilitation options form a person-centered perspective.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Post Bac Communication Sciences & Disorders (CERT)

This course will examine how our hearing and perception of speech evolves from birth through older age. Hearing impacts on all aspects of life from language acquisition, learning in school, work, a person¿s health, and socializing with others will be explored. The impact of hearing technology will be explored as well as limitations that still exist in this technology for speech and music perception. Audism and how systemic and individual biases create barriers to those with changes in hearing will be discussed.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

This course is intended to be taken concurrently with CDIS 434: Clinical Practicum. According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, applicants for certification under the current standards are required to complete at least 25 hours in guided observation. This course will provide students with supervised, guided observation of the diagnostic and therapeutic management of speech and language disorders. Provision of a diverse range of observation experiences across speech-language disorder types and the lifespan will be emphasized.

Prerequisites:

Concurrent enrollment in CDIS 434

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of clinical methods in speech-language pathology therapy and management across disorder categories and the lifespan. Clinical methods including basic intervention approaches as well as a focus on client-clinician interactions, therapeutic-specific skills and case management will be discussed using lectures, assigned readings, and simulations.

Prerequisites:

Consent, concurrent enrollment in CDIS 431

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

This course provides an introduction to the nature, assessment and management of speech sound disorders in children. The course covers cross-linguistic issues including differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders versus normal second language acquisition. Course content will be delivered through lecture, textbook readings, clinical applications and practical exercises in assessment and treatment of speech sound disorders.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Linguistics Minor

This course is designed to introduce students to assessment tools, measures, and procedures for the evaluation, appraisal and diagnosis of speech and language. As speech-language pathologists are increasingly serving culturally and linguistically diverse clients, students will be provided with core information to become prepared to evaluate the speech and language of multilingual and multicultural clients.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

The purpose of this capstone course, designed in a Grand Rounds format, is to provide professional experiences which are similar to those encountered in the real world in the field of neurogenic communication disorders. The intent of this course is to develop professional knowledge, exercise thinking skills, based on application of their academic training and within the context of their own experiences, values and beliefs. This course will provide hands-on opportunities to learn about a variety of neurogenic communication disorders and build up a professional portfolio.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

The purpose of this capstone course, which is designed in a Grand Rounds format, is to provide case study situations which are similar to those encountered in the real world by speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The use of case method instruction involves students¿ use of critical thinking skills which help build decision making and problem-solving abilities.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

This course addresses overall equity, inclusion and diversity issues by specifically exploring principles for counseling persons with communication disorders and their families throughout the lifespan in diverse settings. Students will review major theories of counseling. The course will involve an intersectional approach to culture, race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and ability.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)

This course will explore transdisciplinary research design with emphasis related to the areas of allied health and nursing sciences and disciplines. Basic overview of research methodologies commonly utilized in health sciences and approaches to transdisciplinary research will be explored through review of original research. Students will be required to produce and revise scientific writing with specific focus on inter/transdisciplinary studies. Team-based problem centered research questions will be developed and investigated using transdisciplinary methodology with current health-related issues.

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)

This course will explore interprofessional practices with emphasis related to the areas of allied health and nursing sciences and related disciplines. Students will learn how to interact with other disciplines. Students will be taught techniques to implement outcome-based interprofessional activities through project or community-based experiences.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS) | Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

Study of a specific disorder or aspects of communication disorders that are not provided in the current curriculum.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science

Programs:

Communication Sciences and Disorders (BS)

A practicum course designed to educate students clinical speech-language pathology services to persons with communication disorders. The student will begin to develop skills to conduct diagnostic sessions, design and implement intervention plans and write clinical reports. Pre-req: 3 of the following: 402, 416, 417, 438 (completion of or concurrent enrollment in 444). Overall GPA of 3.0 is highly recommended. Please contact your advisor if you are interested in taking the course without this prerequisite GPA.

Prerequisites:

3 of the following: 402, 417, 438. CDIS 416 is recommended.

Areas of Interest:

Health Science