Communication Sciences and Disorders

Introduction to Communicative Disorders surveys the scientific basis of normal and disordered communication, covering speech, hearing, and language.

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Examines how cultural and linguistic diversity impacts Communication Sciences and Disorders, focusing on Spanish-English and African American English speakers in the US.

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Covers anatomy and physiology of the speech production mechanism and acoustic characteristics of the speech signal.

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Hearing Science covers physical acoustics, auditory system anatomy and physiology, and psychoacoustics.

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Explores the neural basis of communicative behaviors, covering anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the nervous system in relation to normal and disordered communication.

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Explores communication problems associated with voice disorders, orofacial anomalies, and fluency disorders to establish a foundation for understanding these conditions.

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Pre-clinical observation of children and adults emphasizing clinical writing, group participation, and observing video/live treatment sessions to improve observational skills.

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Auditory Rehabilitation covers hearing devices, technology, and rehabilitation principles and methods across the lifespan.

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Sign Language in Health and Education provides interactive practice of ASL vocabulary, integrates facial expression and body language principles, and develops conceptually accurate signed phrasing.

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Covers language differences and disorders in various populations, focusing on assessment and intervention methods for children.

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Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.

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Senior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.

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Directed Study is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.

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Covers clinical practice procedures and skills for speech-language pathology, integrating evidence-based practice, ethics, and career guidance including job search preparation.

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Covers intervention for adults with acquired aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders, including principles of evaluation and treatment.

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Covers anatomy and physiology of voice production, diseases causing voice disorders, and assessment and treatment methods across the lifespan.

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Covers anatomy, physiology, neural bases of swallowing, diseases affecting function, assessment of dysfunction, and treatment options for swallowing disorders.

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Reviews contemporary literature on language development and disorders in school-age children and adolescents, emphasizing disorder descriptions, assessment techniques, and school methods and procedures.

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Capstone course integrating clinical and research methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders, focusing on applying scientific principles and evaluating evidence.

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A supervised practicum in Communication Sciences and Disorders involving evaluation, rehabilitation, and conservation of hearing, language, and speech disorders in clinical settings.

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School practicum in Communication Sciences & Disorders involving supervised experience evaluating and managing communicative disorders in public/private schools.

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Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.

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Pediatric Audiology covers child development, causes/effects of hearing loss, screening, early intervention, and hearing assessment methods.

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Pediatric Habilitation/Rehabilitation covers intervention for children with hearing loss, including amplification, speech/language effects, and communication options.

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Study of theories of aging and physiological effects on auditory/balance systems, emphasizing diagnostic and rehabilitative challenges for elderly patients.

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Introduction to hearing aid components, signal processing, electroacoustic measurement, earmold acoustics, patient assessment, fitting strategies, and repair.

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Laboratory course covering testing, fitting, and repairing hearing aids, including cerumen removal, ear impressions, and probe microphone measures.

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Physiological Assessment in Audiology I covers concepts and procedures for assessing the auditory system, focusing on otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses, integrated with behavioral assessment via clinical cases.

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Laboratory course focused on physiological assessment of the auditory system, emphasizing otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response.

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Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies II covers major disorders of auditory and vestibular systems, emphasizing differential diagnosis, causes, treatment, prognosis, and case studies.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources