This course introduces students to normal anatomy and physiology of the speech, language, and swallowing mechanisms with emphasis on the function they serve in speech and swallowing. It includes an introduction to the role of the neurologic system, as it pertains to the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Spring.
1 credit online ASYNCHRONOUS, 3 credits in person.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This course provides a study of the nature and description of speech production, typical speech sound development, and speech sound disorders. It includes theories of phonological development, assessment procedures, and evidence-based intervention practices and techniques. Special considerations in multicultural aspects of speech sound production are integrated throughout the course content. CSD majors only. Prerequisite: CSD 109. Spring.
Course Fee: $45.00 1 credit ONLINE, 3 in person.
This course provides a study of the nature and description of speech production, typical speech sound development, and speech sound disorders. It includes theories of phonological development, assessment procedures, and evidence-based intervention practices and techniques. Special considerations in multicultural aspects of speech sound production are integrated throughout the course content. CSD majors only. Prerequisite: CSD 109. Spring.
ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS. For graduate students only.
This primarily diagnostic course covers the psycho-physics of hearing and techniques of hearing testing. Emphasis is on audiogram interpretation, case findings, and connections to speech and language. The implications of hearing impairment on language acquisition, academics and quality of life are explored. Practice with equipment is included. Spring.
HYBRID course. 2 credits are face to face and one credit is online.
This course will address the continuum of typical and atypical language and literacy development of children birth to age five. Appropriate expectations for speech and language development, which include phonological, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic knowledge will be addressed. Developmental disorders that impact language and literacy will be presented. Augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) systems will be discussed. Stages of foundational literacy skills for young children including print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing will be discussed. Language and literacy development will be examined for monolingual and multilingual learners. Emphasis will focus on how early childhood and childhood professionals can create learning environments that foster language and literacy learning in accordance with state and national guidelines and standards. Required for SED, IEC and ECE majors. Prerequisites: EPY 245 or EPY 244 and SED 146 or IEC 146. Fall, Spring. (1 spring section identified for IEC majors).
IEC, ECE, ECE/SED, & SEED Majors.
This course will address the continuum of typical and atypical language and literacy development of children birth to age five. Appropriate expectations for speech and language development, which include phonological, semantic, syntactic, morphemic, and pragmatic knowledge will be addressed. Developmental disorders that impact language and literacy will be presented. Augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) systems will be discussed. Stages of foundational literacy skills for young children including print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing will be discussed. Language and literacy development will be examined for monolingual and multilingual learners. Emphasis will focus on how early childhood and childhood professionals can create learning environments that foster language and literacy learning in accordance with state and national guidelines and standards. Required for SED, IEC and ECE majors. Prerequisites: EPY 245 or EPY 244 and SED 146 or IEC 146. Fall, Spring. (1 spring section identified for IEC majors).
IEC, ECE, ECE/SED, & SEED Majors.
This course is an introduction to research strategies and issues related to systematically collecting and using data. The course includes an overview of various types of research, research designs, as well as research ethics. The course provides students with direct practice in analyzing research articles. Spring.
This course explores the nature and etiology of language disorders and literacy in children ages 0 to 18 and assessment and intervention. Language acquisition implications, neurological and interactional causality, and the importance of interaction in the home are also explored, with emphasis on current literature and issues. CSD majors only. Prerequisite: CSD 240. Spring.
Writing Intensive Course. Course Fee: $45.00.
This required field work experience offers opportunities for exposure to the clinical process with individuals having communication disorders through a) shadowing a speech-language pathologist and/or b) working directly with clients under the supervision of an SLP. Students are required to participate 9 to 10 hours per week. Application for placement is obtained at the Winkler Center the previous semester according to specified deadlines. Failure to accept or fulfill an obligation to an assigned clinic may be cause for dismissal from the program. Co-requisite: CSD 371. Prerequisite: CSD 360. Fall and Spring.
Insurance Fee $15.00. Co-Req. w/CSD 371.
This course (seminar) provides students with a forum to discuss clinical issues related to their clinical practicum experience. It provides opportunities for students to exchange ideas, problem solve clinical issues, and discuss clinical topics that support their clinical practicum experience. This is a weekly seminar. Co-requisite: CSD 370. Prerequisite: CSD 360. Fall and Spring.
Co-Req. w/ CSD 370. Arranged with permission.
This course covers the application of basic audiological principles to the areas of habilitation and rehabilitation with hearing impaired children and adults. Topics include impact and interventions involving speech/language, educational issues, use of technology and psychosocial effects. Prerequisite: CSD 225. Spring.
The purpose of this course is to have students integrate learning from the foundation courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders major to demonstrate competence for future academic preparation in the field of speech-language pathology. The course content focuses on formal and dynamic assessment, analyzing language sample results, professional writing, and professional ethics and requires that students connect these topics with their undergraduate practicum. To be taken in final semester. Prerequisite: CSD 360. Fall, Spring.
Provides students with opportunities to engage in directed research with a member of the department (either clinical or academic) in directed research on a topic of interest. Requires instructor approval and typically provides elective credits. Spring, Summer, Fall.
Permission required.
This course option is reserved for advanced study. Independent study is not provided to substitute for or repeat a course offered by the department. Requires instructor approval.
Independent Study application required.
This course option is reserved for advanced study. Independent study is not provided to substitute for or repeat a course offered by the department. Requires instructor approval.