CAPSTONE IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS: INTEGRATION OF CLINICAL AND RESEARCH METHODS

CS&D 481

A writing-intensive introduction to research methodology in Communication Sciences and Disorders, emphasizing participant selection criteria, experimental design and methodology, data collection, and data analysis, leading to the design and future implementation of an independent research project. Activities include written and oral critiques of published research, written summaries of oral research presentations, and composition of an individual research proposal.

CS&D 835

Critical analysis of research in speech-language pathology and audiology including theoretical support, research design, statistical levels of measurement, methods of reporting research results, and drawing conclusions from the results.

CS&D 790

Supervised experience with persons manifesting communicative problems. Evaluation, rehabilitation, and conservation of hearing, language, and speech disorders in various clinical settings.

CS&D 700

Overview of clinical practice procedures and skills with integration of evidence-based practice and practical career guidance.

CS&D 110

A survey of the scientific basis of normal and disordered communication; covers speech, hearing, and language.