COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS PROGRAM
Faculty
Peggy
Agee, M.Ed.CCC-SLP, Instructor,
Communication Disorders
Gayle Daly, M.S., CCC-SLP, Instructor,
Communication Disorders, and Program Coordinator
Stephen C. Keith, Ed.D., Assistant
Professor of Education
The
four-year undergraduate major in Communication Disorders is a
preprofessional program which prepares the student for entry into a
Master’s degree program in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language
Pathology, or Audiology.
Communication
Disorders MAJOR
B.A.
OR B.S. DEGREE
A.
General Education Requirement. 33 credits.
See General Education Requirements listed on pages 65-68
B.
Additional Degree Requirements, B.A. 9 credits.
Additional Degree Requirements, B.S. 10 credits.
See Degree Requirements listed on page 62-63
C.
Major Requirements. 54 credits.
Cdis 201
Introduction to Communication Disorders/3 credits
CDIS
206 Modes
of Communication for Hearing Impaired/3 credits
Cdis
285 Language
Development/3 credits
Cdis
290 Observation
of Speech/Language Pathologist or Audiologist/2 credits
Cdis
307 Phonetics/3
credits
Cdis
313 Anatomy
and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms/3 credits
Cdis
314 Articulation
and Phonology/3 credits
Cdis
333 Fluency
Disorders/3 credits
Cdis
361 Introduction
to Audiology/3 credits
Cdis
375 Language
Disorders: Assessment and
Therapy/3 credits
Cdis 393
Ethics In Communication Disorders/1 credits
Cdis 412
Administration Methods in Communication Disorders/3 credits
Cdis 430
Language and Literacy/3 credits
Cdis 433
Voice Disorders/3 credits
Cdis
455 Organic
and Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language/3 credits
Cdis 462
Aural Rehabilitation/3 credits
Cdis
470 Clinical
Procedures/3 credits
Cdis 489
Observation and Therapy/3 credits
EDUC
245 Human
Growth and Development/3 credits
D.
General Electives, B.A. Degree: 24 credits.
General Electives, B.S. Degree: 23 credits.
E.
Total Credits Required for B.A. or B.S. Degree in Communication
Disorders/120
Communication
Disorders COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
General
Education Course *
Writing Intensive Courses **
A
special fee is charged for fieldwork classes. †
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 201.
Introduction to
Communication Disorders. An overview of the field of communication
disorders, including the professions of speech/language pathologist and
audiologist. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATIONS
DISORDERS 206. Modes
of Communication for Hearing Impaired. To
promote understanding of communication modalities used with Hearing
Impaired persons, to include cued language, speech reading, verbal
communication, and demonstrated proficiency in sign language
communication.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 285.
Language Development.
Provides students with an introduction to the normal acquisition of
language, including the components of language, theories of language
development, how language evolves from infancy through adulthood, and
emerging literacy in relation to language. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 290.
Observation of
Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist. Observation of SLP or
Audiologist and large group instruction. Prerequisite: CDIS 201. 2
credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 295. Special
Topics. Selected topics in communication disorders. The topics will
vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from
academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite: CDIS 201. 1
credit.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 307.
Phonetics. The phonetic
structure of the English Language, its dialects and derivations;
application of the Inter-national Phonetic Alphabet. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 311-312. Studies
Abroad. Primarily
intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses in
communications disorders. 1-18
credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 313.
Anatomy and Physiology of
Speech and Hearing Mechanisms. Anatomical structures and neurology
of the human communication system and the physiology of inter-related
movements. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 314.
Articulation and Phonology.
Articulation differences versus disorders; phonological processes;
etiologies of functional and organic disorders; indications for
referral. Emphasis on therapy for school-age children. Prerequisites:
CDIS 201 and 307 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 333.
Fluency Disorders.
Theories, evaluation, and therapy methods. Prerequisites: CDIS 201 and
CDIS 313 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.**
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 361. Introduction
to Audiology. Physics
of sound; physiology of hearing; types and amounts of hearing loss;
hearing evaluation: audiometry. Prerequisite: CDIS 313 or consent of
instructor. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 375.
Language Disorders:
Assessment and Therapy. Provides students with an understanding of
various language disorders, assessment techniques and intervention
approaches. Prerequisites: CDIS 285 or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 386. Communication
and Aging. An
exploration of the aging process and how this impacts communication,
management and creativity. Developing
a relationship with a nursing home resident will be an integral part of
this course. Prerequisite: CDIS 201. 1
credit.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 393.
Ethics in Communication
Disorders. Introduction to the clinical setting; ethical issues in
communication disorders; interviewing, multicultural issues, assessment
components. Prerequisite: CDIS 201 or consent of instructor. 1 credit.*
Communication
disorders 412.
Administration Methods in
Communication Disorders. Organization and administration of
speech/language pathology programs in schools and related settings;
professional issues in each setting. Prerequisite: CDIS 375 and CDIS 314
or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
Communication
disorders 430.
Language and Literacy. Overview
of the relationship of language and literacy. Specific skills for
professionals in communication disorders, including phonological and
phonemic awareness, and expressive language. Therapeutic strategies for
children with communication disorders, as well as classroom intervention
techniques for all children. Prerequisites: CDIS 285, CDIS 307, and CDIS
375, or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
Communication
disorders 433. Voice
Disorders. Theories, evaluation and therapy methods. Prerequisites:
CDIS 201, CDIS 313, or consent of instructor. 3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 455.
Organic and Neurogenic
Disorders of Speech and Language. An overview of cleft palate,
cerebral palsy, aphasia, dysarthria, traumatic brain injury, dysphagia,
right hemisphere disorder and dyspraxia. Prerequisites: CDIS 313 and
CDIS 375 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. **
Communication
disorders 462.
Aural Rehabilitation.
Effects of hearing loss upon language; hearing conversation;
introduction to aural rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CDIS 361 or consent
of instructor. 3 credits.
Communication
disorders 470. Clinical
Procedures. Administration and scoring of speech and language tests;
development of individual and group therapy plans. Prerequisite: CDIS
375 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. **
*
Communication
disorders 480.
Public School Screenings.
Organization and administration of speech, language and hearing
screenings in the public schools. Prerequisites: CDIS 314, CDIS 361, and
CDIS 375. 1-3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 489.
Observation and Therapy.
Observation and therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP
or Audiologist, and group instruction for therapeutic settings.
Prerequisites: CDIS 290, CDIS 314, CDIS 375 or consent of instructor. 3
credits.
†
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 495. Special
Topics. Selected topics in Communication Disorders. The topics will
vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from
academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
1-3 credits.
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 497. Practicum
in Communication Disorders. Directed field work with people who have
speech and/or hearing disorders. Prerequisites:
CDIS 489 and consent of instructor. (Elective) 3 credits.
†
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS 498. Honors
Research in Communication Disorders.
Students conduct research in communication disorders under
the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research
Committee. May be repeated as 499.
3 credits.
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