Courses
All courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
520 Counseling in Communication Disorders
A contemplative and systematic approach to the four theorectical forces in U.S. counseling, history and politics of counseling, the counseling, interviewing, consulting, and case management processes in Communication Disorders.
530 Neurological Substrates and Neuropathologies of Language, Speech, and Hearing
This course provides an in depth presentation of the sensorimotor, cognitive-linguistic, auditory, and cerebrovascular neurological networks that facilitate speech, language, cognition, and hearing in humans. Neurological models will be presented for differential diagnosis and localization of function, including neuropathologies and associated symptoms using top-down vs. bottom-up approach. The course will incorporate a strong translational component and clinical application to real problems affecting humans due to neurodevelopmental and/or acquired neurological breakdowns that affect the Central and Peripheral Nervous systems at different levels and associated systems. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 211, 212 or equivalent courses from other majors or related disciplines.
540 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
An overview of causes, characteristics, assessment and treatment methods pertaining to autism spectrum disorders. Topics include genetic bases, early intervention, academic training, social and life skills development.
570 Research in Communication Disorders
Research strategies and their applications to research problems relating to normal and pathological speech, hearing and language processes. History of research in areas relating to communication disorders; university research resources; role of statistics in speech, hearing and language research problems; evaluation of research.
580 Cognitive Bases of Language Functions
Introduction to neurological and cognitive processes of language comprehension and formulation. Information relevant to the diagnosis of dysfunction in aphasia and other language disorders of adulthood.
591C S-Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AAC evaluation and intervention for individuals with developmental and acquired communication disorders.
610 Phonological Disorders
Theories and nature of phonological development and disorders. Assessment and treatment of phonological disorders.
611 Fluency and Craniofacial Disorders
The first section of the course will introduce you to many aspects of disfluency including: the prevalence/incidence of stuttering, theories of stuttering, core and secondary behaviors, other fluency disorders (cluttering, neurogenic stuttering, and psychogenic stuttering), and assessment and treatment approaches for children and adults. The second section of the course will introduce you to the diagnosis and management of communication impairments associated with cleft palate and other craniofacial disorders across the lifespan.
612 Voice Problems
Theories and research of voice science, voice physiology and production, clinical symptomatology, principles and techniques of therapy and differential diagnosis. Prerequisites: COMM-DIS 210 and 211 or equivalents.
613 Language Disorders in Adults I
Underlying neuropathology, theory, clinical characteristics, concomitant conditions, diagnostic measures, prognosis, treatment approaches, and evidence of treatment efficacy related to aphasia in adults. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 580 or equivalent.
614 Language Disorders in Adults II
Diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive-communicative disorders caused by traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere stroke, and progressive neuropathologies. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 613.
615 Evaluation Processes with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
Critical issues related to the preparation, implementation, documentation, and follow up of the speech-language evaluation process, including: ethics; testing; the law; health insurance; differential diagnosis; prognosis; diversity; self-evaluation.
624 Motor Speech Disorders
Theory and research related to underlying neuropathology, and clinical modeling for differential diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders among child and adult populations. New motor learning theory applied to rehabilitation of motor speech disorders.
631 Language Disorders in Children I
The study of theories of language and cognitive development as a framework for understanding and describing language behavior resulting from neurological, sensory, cognitive-intellectual and psycho-emotional deficits. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 401 or equivalent.
632 Language Disorders in Children II
Assessment and intervention strategies for language disordered children; emphasis on language behavior relative to neurological, sensory, cognitive-intellectual, and psycho-emotional deficits. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 631.
640 Advanced Diagnostic Audiology
Theories, methodologies, and procedures for special diagnostic testing; laboratory approaches. Prerequisites: COMM-DIS 311 and 313 or equivalents.
641 Advanced Hearing Rehabilitation
Assessment and application of techniques of speechreading and auditory training, and total case management of hearing impaired adults. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 313 or equivalent.
642 Hearing Aids and Amplification
Nature and types of amplifying systems employed with the hearing-impaired. Electroacoustic characteristics including gain, power, acoustic response, distortion, etc. Principles and methods of selection and usage of hearing aids. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 640 or equivalent.
643 Hearing Conservation and Industrial Audiology
Effects of noise exposure on the functioning of the auditory system; principles of noise measurement; development of industrial hearing conservation programs. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 313 or equivalent.
645 Theories of Hearing
Current acoustic, psychophysiological, physical, anatomical, psychological and clinical aspects of audition, and the theories of hearing developed to explain them. Prerequisites: COMM-DIS 211, 311, and 313 or equivalents.
646 Assessment and Management of Balance Disorders and Tinnitus
Anatomy, physiology, and assessment of the vestibular system. Rehabilitation of individuals with vestibular disorders. Current theories of tinnitus mechanisms and factors contributing to problematic tinnitus. Comprehensive assessment of tinnitus and remediation techniques. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 640.
647 Implantable Auditory Prostheses
Management of hearing loss through the application of implantable auditory prostheses. Topics include cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants, middle ear implants, and combined acoustical and electrical stimulation strategies. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 640.
650 Pediatric Audiology
Etiology and symptomology of hearing loss in children in regard to communication development, educational management, and aural rehabilitation of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school children.
651 Electrophysiological Procedures in Audiology
Principles of electrophysiological assessment of the auditory and vestibular systems; laboratory approaches. Prerequisite: COMM-DIS 640 or equivalent.
691D Dysphagia
Functioning of the normal and impaired swallow mechanism; methods of swallow evaluation and treatment.
691G S-Auditory Processing
Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders in children and adults. Topics include neurobiologic bases of the disorders, differential diagnosis and management procedures.
691I S-Clinical Audiology I
Special topics in Audiology.
691S DOE ASD Seminar
ASD Seminar for DOE Training Grant.
692A S-Medical Audiology
Advanced principles and practices of audiology relative to differential diagnosis, otological surgery, medical intervention, and research. Prerequisites: COMM-DIS 313, 640, 641, and 642 or equivalents.
692I S-Clinical Audiology II
Special topics in Audiology.
696 Independent Study
Independent study in special subjects. Repetition requires consent.
697A Instrumentation in Audiology
Fundemental principles of electronic instrumentation with emphasis on clinical and research applications in audiology. Topics include elementary circuit theory, signals and systems, electroacoustic transducers, digital signal processing, spectral analysis, and principles of specifications, measurement, and calibration.
698 Clinical Practice in Communication Disorders
Supervised clinical practice with children and adults with various speech, language, and hearing disorders; group and individual therapy techniques; on-campus and off-campus experiences.
699 Master’s Thesisç˜
Credit, 3-6.
891 Seminar
Revolving topics.
893 Seminar
Revolving topics.
896 Independent Study
Independent study in special subjects. Repetition requires consent.
899 Doctoral Dissertation
Credit, 18.