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Lectures were informative, though the reading that was provided wasn't helpful. Lectures were, at worst, somewhat boring, but extremely fascinating other times. Exams were very straight forward. Guest lecturers were cool. Very good professor.Rate My Professors ↗
I really liked this class! I'm a STEM major and didn't have that much interest in CSD, so I sometimes felt bored during the lectures, but we covered a lot of great topics. Some of it was genuinely fascinating. Her exams were easy to prepare for and very straightforward.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed this class with Rita! She's incredibly knowledgeable, and we covered a wide range of topics. I took it out of interest and learned a lot, especially thanks to the excellent guest speakers. Her grading is fair, and exams are straightforward if you review the slides—no surprises, just pay attention and prepare.Rate My Professors ↗
She was nice, but had a lot of small text on slides. To make up for it, she posts slides with exactly what you need to know. Tests were pretty easy, and overall pretty easy class.Rate My Professors ↗
While this professor is a very great person and good lecturer, there are few things that make up the grade. She also graded a bit harshly on many of the quizzes and the two exams for many things that are largely opinion based, which I thought to be unfair.Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor and fun to listen to. Textbook not necessary and homework, quizzes and exams are easy. Don't necessarily NEED to show up for lectures but definitely recommend. Definitely take this course.Rate My Professors ↗
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CS&D 240 covers communication and language development from infancy to adulthood.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.75 GPA, 88.6% A/AB (n=114 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.66 GPA, 79.9% A/AB (n=144 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.50 GPA, 68.8% A/AB (n=125 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025CS&D 681 is a senior-level mentored study course for students completing theses for Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCS&D 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CS&D 799 is an independent study course where students arrange specific study topics with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCS&D 899 is a capstone study course in Audiology involving independent project work under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCS&D 990 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CS&D 999 is an independent study course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 240 | Language Development in Children and Adolescents |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 899 | Capstone Study in Audiology |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 999 | Independent Studies |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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