400
Exploration of the diagnostic process in speech and language including formal and informal assessment methods and tools and strategies for analysis/interpretation of diagnostic findings. Prerequisites: CDO 230, CDO 278, CDO 330, CDO 335, CDO 338, CDO 340.
Credits
2(2-0)
Overviews neuroanatomical bases of acquired adult communication disorders and reviews nature and impact of such disorders including aphasia, dementia, apraxia, dysarthria, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 335, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 439, 494.
Credits
3(3-0)
Habilitative and rehabilitative issues/approaches for persons with hearing loss, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, speechreading, conversational strategies, auditory training, speech/language intervention, psychosocial adjustment, and education. Prerequisite: CDO 331.
Credits
3(3-0)
Clinical communication using case-based formats to interpret/report outcome data and develop oral/written skills in correspondence with clients, families, and stakeholders. Writing Intensive. Pre/Co- requisite: CDO 417.
Credits
3(3-0)
To assist special education, elementary, and secondary teachers in the management of language disorders in mentally impaired, emotionally impaired, learning disabled, and autistic populations. Prerequisite: one course in the area of CDO.
Credits
3(3-0)
Classroom lecture integrating the clinical interaction process with clinical principles and techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 278, 338, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 494, 417.
Credits
3(3-0)
Physical properties of sound generation, transmission, reception, and perception. Acoustics of sound production, phonemic distinctions, and graphic representations of American English speech. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO Major; CDO 278. Co-requisites: CDO 525, 551.
Credits
3(3-0)
Student-initiated study guided by faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: an overall B average; permission of advisor and instructor (and completion of form).
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Supervised clinical assignment with an experienced student mentor encompassing up to 4 hours per week; with required weekly lectures regarding clinical procedures, issues, and cases. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the CDO major; CDO 338, 340. Co-requisites: CDO 417, 439.
Credits
4(2-4)
Enables students in communication disorders to carry out directed clinical practicum. Weekly discussion of clinical problems and cases. Prerequisites: A signed major in CDO; CDO 278, 330, 331, 335, 338, 340, 439, 494; a grade point of at least 3.0.
Credits
3-6(Spec)