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Pre-Requisite Coursework
Master's programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders require either a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or an out-of-discipline bachelor's degree with the foundation coursework necessary to succeed in the advanced level courses in graduate school.
"Longwood Online SLP Master's Pre-Requisites" offers the necessary preparatory courses. Though you may enter the program at any time, some courses will require a pre-requisite.
Note: Other necessary pre-requisite coursework for graduate school includes courses in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics. That coursework is not offered through this series of courses.
Course Descriptions
Spring 2012 classes begin January 17 and end April 27, 2012.
Registration for the Summer and Fall 2012 semesters begins April 9, 2012.
CSDS 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders An overview of various speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders; factors related to the causes and severity of communication and swallowing disorders; and the professionals associated with communication and swallowing disorders, specifically speech-language pathologists and audiologists. 3 credits
CSDS 285 Language Development
An introduction to the normal acquisition of language, including the components of language, the physical, social, and cognitive bases for language, theories of language development, and how language evolves from infancy through adulthood. Cultural influences on language development will also be explored. 3 credits
CSDS 290 Morphology and Syntax
Learn the terminology and its application to analyzing language samples. 3 credits.
CSDS 307 Phonetics The phonetic structure of the English Language, its dialects and derivations; clinical application of the International Phonetic Alphabet. 3 credits.
CSDS 313 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Anatomical structures of the human communication system and the physiology of inter-related movements. 3 credits. Pre-requisite: Biology 101
CSDS 314 Phonology and Language Disorders
The identification and evaluation of phonological and language disorders in children and adolescents, etiological factors, and basic assessment and management procedures for a culturally and linguistically diverse populations. 3 credits. Pre-requisites: CSDS 285 & 307
CSDS 361 Introduction to Audiology
Physics of sound; physiology of hearing; types and amounts of hearing loss; hearing evaluation: audiometry 3 credits. Pre-requisite: CSDS 313
CSDS 450 Speech Science
An introduction to speech science theory, instrumentation, and measurement. Emphasis on normal speech perception and production. 3 credits. Pre-requisites: CSDS 307 and 313
CSDS 455 Neurology in Human Communication
An overview of neurology as it relates to communication and Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CSDS 313
***We advise, based on feedback from students in previous semesters, that students not enroll in more than 6 credit hours per semester.***
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Online Course Offerings
There is a high demand for these courses, and the earlier you submit your registration, the better your chance of being enrolled in the courses of your choice.
Successful completion of these slponline courses will not guarantee admission to graduate school. Your performance in these courses will not affect your undergraduate GPA, unless you are enrolled in a bachelors' program at Longwood University. If you are transferring these courses to another university, you should contact that university to understand the impact of your grade(s) on your GPA at that university.
Sample Syllabi (Click on the class to see the corresponding syllabus)
- CSDS 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders
- CSDS 285 Language Development Across the Lifespan
- CSDS 290 Morphology and Syntax
- CSDS 307 Phonetics
- CSDS 313 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing
- CSDS 314 Phonology and Language Disorders
- CSDS 361 Introduction to Audiology
- CSDS 450 Speech Science
- CSDS 455 Neurology of Human Communication
***Please note that the syllabi listed above are samples only. Please make sure you refer to the syllabus that is posted in your class/section for assignment due dates and activities.***
Attention Students Taking Phonetics (CSDS 307)
Students must have the text for the course as well as the accompanying CD-ROM and have installed pepperfont on their computer within the first week of class .
The text for the course is:
Shriberg, L., & Kent, R. (2003). Clinical Phonetics (3rd Edition). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon
You will find information as to how to download the pepper font from this website:
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/phonology/pepper/pepper.htm
