SWALLOWING DISORDERS

CS&D 707

Course Description

Presents information on the anatomy, physiology, and neural bases of normal swallowing, the various diseases that can affect swallowing function, the nature of swallowing dysfunction and ways to assess it, and treatment options for patients with swallowing disorders.

Prerequisties

Declared in Communication Sciences & Disorders MS

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.03% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

12.09% from Historical

Class Size

-2.75% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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