Departments | Communication Disorders
Courses
Academic Standing
Programs in the School of Education are accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology accredits the academic
program in speech-language pathology (in the Department of Communication Disorders).
Undergraduate Studies
EDU 4750. Introduction to Speech/Language Pathology (3)
An introduction to the processes of speech, language, and hearing; classification and description of their pathologies, their evaluation and management. The interaction of the field of speech/language pathology with other health/human service professions is also covered.
EDU 4760. Scientific Bases of Speech (2)
A survey of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production, its transmission and reception. Specific information regarding the processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and audition is also covered.
EDU 4770. Hearing Science (2)
This course covers the subject of hearing from sound to sensation, including the structure and function of the auditory system.
EDU 4780. Aural Rehabilitation (3)
An introduction to the theories, methods, and systems of developing, maintaining and/or enhancing oral communication skills in children and adults with hearing impairment. Speech reading, auditory training, and amplification and other assistive listening devices are stressed.
EDU 4800. Phonetics (3)
An introduction to the study of the perception and production of the vowels, diphthongs, and consonants of spoken American English, employing an adapted version of the IPA. The focus is on broad transcription of normal and disordered speech.
EDU 4810. Clinic Observation (1)
EDSH 5700. Speech and Language Development (3)
An introductory course dealing with the study and understanding of the normal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is on development of normal speech and language, their neurological, physiological, and behavior components.
EDSH 5710. Anatomy and Physiology (3)
An introduction to the anatomical and physiological aspects of the speech mechanism. Both normal and pathological aspects of respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation are studied.
Graduate Studies
EDU 4750. Introduction to Speech/Language Pathology (3)
An introduction to the processes of speech, language, and hearing; classification and description of their pathologies, their evaluation and management. The interaction of the field of speech/language pathology with other health/human service professions is also covered.
EDU 4770. Hearing Science (2)
This course covers the subject of hearing from sound to sensation, including the structure and function of the auditory system.
EDSH 5700. Speech and Language Development (3)
An introductory course dealing with the study and understanding of the normal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is on development of normal speech and language, their neurological, physiological, and behavior components.
EDSH 5710. Anatomy and Physiology (3)
An introduction to the anatomical and physiological aspects of the speech mechanism. Both normal and pathological aspects of respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation are studied.
EDSH 5720. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (3)
Prerequisite: EDSH 5710. A comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as a component of speech/language production. The primary focus is the control that the nervous system exerts in the reception and expression of speech and language.
EDSH 5721. Organic and Neurogenic Disorders (3)
A study of the pathologies in oral communication accompanying organic and neurogenic-based speech and language disorders. Emphasis is on the evaluation and management of cleft palate and oral-facial anomalies, cerebral palsy, dysarthria, and dyspraxia.
EDSH 5722. Language Disorders in Adults (3)
Prerequisites: EDSH 5700, 5710, and 5720. A study of speech and language disorders resulting from cardiovascular damage due to trauma, disease, and other adventitious CNS events, as well as a study of traumatic brain injury (an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment). Current research findings and historical approaches to the evaluation and management of these disorders are discussed.
EDSH 5723. Language Disorders in Children (3)
Prerequisite: EDSH 5700. An introduction to language disorders in school-age children emphasizing their definition, identification, and remediation. Semantic, syntactic, pragmatic and other aspects of impaired language are studied, as are components of diagnostic and remediation procedures.
EDSH 5724. Dysphagia(4)
Prerequisites: EDSH 5710 and 5720. An in-depth study of swallowing problems in children and adults and their management by speech/language pathologists who are members of an interdisciplinary team. Clinical practicum experience will be a part of the course.
EDSH 5725. Scientific Bases of Speech (2)
A survey of the physiological and acoustical aspects of speech production, its transmission and reception. Specific information regarding the processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and audition is also covered.
EDSH 5730. Phonetics (3)
An introduction to the study of the perception and production of the vowels, diphthongs, and consonants of spoken American English, employing an adapted version of the IPA. The focus is on broad transcription of normal and disordered speech.
EDSH 5740. Diagnostic Methods in Speech/Language Pathology (3)
A survey of the various test protocols, procedures, and equipment essential to the differential diagnosis of communication disorders. Development, validity, reliability, and appropriateness are covered as well as test administration, new developments, and revisions.
EDSH 5745. Early Intervention (3)
An introduction to the understanding of family-centered and family-friendly assessment and treatment of children and their families from birth to three years. Additional objectives are to increase the awareness of development in 0 to 3 year old children who have typical and atypical development, roles of other professionals working with these children, and legislation and other intervention issues.
EDSH 5750. Articulation and Phonological Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: EDSH 5700 and 5730. An overview of normal articulation and phonological development provides a basis for consideration of articulation and phonological disorders. A variety of approaches to the evaluation and management of these disorders is also presented.
EDSH 5751. Introduction to Audiology (3)
A survey of the historical development and basic concepts of the field of audiology. Psychophysical concepts are discussed, as are symptoms, causes and treatment of hearing disorders in children and adults.
EDSH 5752. Aural Rehabilitation (3)
An introduction to the theories, methods, and systems of developing, maintaining and/or enhancing oral communication skills in children and adults with hearing impairment. Speech reading, auditory training, and amplification and other assistive listening devices are stressed.
EDSH 5755. Literacy Development and Communication Disorders (3)
This course addresses issues concerning reading and literacy among children with communication disorders. The content addresses early preliteracy assessment in the home and community, early grades, and secondary education. Prevention, assessment and intervention for written language and spoken language are included. Practical application and direct clinical experience is included, along with training in phonemic awareness activities. Current readings and research on reading and literacy will be discussed.
EDSH 5760. Auditory Verbal Therapy (3)
This course covers speech perception and the effects of hearing loss on the perception and production of speech as a background for understanding assessment and treatment with an auditory-verbal emphasis. In addition, the course provides an advanced level of knowledge and skills in the auditory-verbal approach for working with birth-five year olds who have a hearing loss.
EDSH 5770. Voice and Fluency Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: EDSH 5710 and 5720. A study of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, phonatory, and resonation mechanisms used in the production of voice. Disorders and current evaluation and management procedures are the primary focus. An introduction to stuttering and other fluency disorders in children and adults. A variety of etiological, evaluation, and management theories are studied.
EDSH 5780. Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition (3)
This course defines and discusses the key components affecting bilingual language acquisition and development. These components include bilingualism, language proficiency, language transference and interference, interlanguage, and language gains and language attrition. This course will have a specific focus on English/Spanish language acquisition.
EDSH 5785. Augmentative Communication (3)
Prerequisites: EDU 4770 and EDSH 5720, 5721, 5722, and 5723. A survey of methodologies and technologies used in the development of communication skills in the severely communication impaired. The impact of augmentative communication in social interaction, personal growth, educational and vocational opportunities and other aspects of human interaction is stressed.
EDSH 5790. Practicum in Speech Pathology (1-3)
Prerequisites: EDSH 5700. An application of the content of disorders courses in the curriculum. Individually structured programs in the diagnosis and remediation of speech, language, and hearing problems. Clinical practicum sites are both in-house and off-campus.
EDSH 5795. Special Topics in Speech/Language Pathology (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty. A seminar providing in-depth reviews of selected topics of contemporary interest and importance in the field. Specific topic selection will be based on perceived needs of faculty and/or students' expressed interest.
EDSH 5796. Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders (3)
A required advanced level curriculum in communication disorders which addresses issues concerning service delivery to culturally and linguistically diverse populations, with particular attention given to African American, Asian and Pacific American, Native American, Arab, Hispanic/Latino American and Deaf cultural groups. In addition to providing an overview of cultural characteristics, this class will discuss incidence and prevalence of disorders, communication differences versus disorders, non-biased assessment and culturally sensitive service delivery.
EDSH 5797. Seminars in Communication Disorders (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty.
EDSH 57xx. Research Design in Communication Disorders (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide the graduate student with a foundation in the process of research, including types and methods of research. In reaching these goals, students will examine the scientific method of research as it applies to communication sciences and disorders, develop a research problem, and examine findings from other research studies. Different types of research will be examined including experimental, survey, descriptive, and other qualitative types.
EDSH 5800. Computer Utilization for Research and Clinical Application in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: EDGR 5910 and 5920. This course applies computer hardware and software for clinical and research use in communication disorders. Each student will complete a portfolio that contains samples of projects requiring the use of computer skills such as data analysis using at least two different statistical programs, a web page, a Power Point presentation, and a spreadsheet.