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Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology |
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CDSP 6033 Infants and Toddlers at Risk (3 hours)
Presents the development of the infant and toddler along with assessment and intervention strategies utilized by speech-language pathologists working in early intervention settings. Family issues, counseling and writing the IFSP are also considered. Prerequisite: CDSP 2023.
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CDSP 6163 Evaluation of Speech and Language Disorders (3 hours)
Administration and interpretation of standardized tests related to speech and language disorders. Diagnosis of students who receive a psychoeducational evaluation is also presented. Prerequisites: CDSP 3033; PSY 2023 or SOC 2023.
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CDSP 7083 Orofacial Anomalies (3 hours)
An in-depth study of the nature of congenital craniofacial anomalies including clefts of the lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction in both children and adults. Surgical, prosthetic, and behavioral interventions are discussed. The role of the speech-language pathologist as part of an interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Management strategies and assessment for clients of various ages and with diverse speech characteristics are addressed. Prerequisite: CDSP 3053 or equivalent.
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CDSP 7113 Cognitive Communication Disorders (3 hours)
This course is a study of cognitive-communication disorders caused by different types of neurological damage. Direct and indirect management and intervention techniques for the speech-language pathologist are discussed. This course covers assessment and treatment issues related to dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere dysfunction. The nature and effects of these conditions upon speech, language, and cognitive-linguistic skills are included as well as the latest research into brain injury.
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CDSP 7123 Motor Speech Disorders (3 hours)
This course is an in-depth study of the nature of dysarthria, apraxia, and other motor speech disorders in both children and adults. Differential diagnosis between dysarthria, apraxia, and other motor speech disorders and between dysarthria subtypes is emphasized. Management strategies for clients of various ages and with diverse speech characteristics are stressed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7133 School Age Language Disorders (3 hours)
This course focuses on the etiologies and characteristics of language and literacy disorders in children of school age. The relationships between oral language, instructional discourse, and narrative skills as well as reading, spelling and writing skills are presented. Standardized language, reading and writing tests are presented as well as techniques for enhancing and remediating language and literacy skills in the classroom. Prerequisites: CDSP 2023 and CDSP 3033 or equivalent.
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CDSP 7143 Aphasia and Neurology (3 hours)
Covers the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of adult communication, as well as the nature, assessment, and treatment of acquired language disorders.
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CDSP 7153 Voice Disorders (3 hours)
Disorders of voice resulting from organic and functional changes in the vocal mechanism, including their etiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment. Prerequisite: CDSP 3053 or permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7163 Communication Modalities and Special Populations (3 hours)
This course addresses the philosophy, evaluation techniques, and criteria used to prescribe and fit alternative communication devices and systems. Language development and intervention using augmentative/alternative communication systems for persons with severe communication disorders is also described and discussed A variety of high and low tech products, direct access and scanning devices, and switch types will be studied.
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CDSP 7181 Graduate Clinical Practicum (1 hour)
Supervised diagnostic/therapeutic experiences designed to meet specific student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 4163 or CDSP 6163 or its equivalent.
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CDSP 7212 Fluency Disorders (2 hours)
Covers the nature, causes, and characteristics of developmental stuttering, neurogenic stuttering, and cluttering, as well as the assessment and treatment of these fluency disorders.
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CDSP 7253 Techniques of Research and Evaluation (3 hours)
Studies of the nature and functions of research and evaluation featuring characteristics of the most common types of investigation. Includes the study of operationalism, hypothesis formulation and testing, experimental and quasi-experimental design, data collection, theory development and verification, and applications of basic data analytic techniques.
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CDSP 7273 Dysphagia (3 hours)
This course covers anatomy and neurophysiology of the swallowing mechanism in relation to pediatric and adult swallowing. Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing problems in children and adults including videofluoroscopic and endoscopic evaluations with case studies will be addressed.
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CDSP 7282 Graduate Clinical Practicum (2 hours)
Supervised intermediate diagnostic/therapeutic experiences meeting student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 7181 .
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CDSP 7381 Graduate Clinical Practicum (1 hour)
Supervised advanced diagnostic/therapeutic experiences meeting student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 7282 .
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CDSP 7481-4 Clinical Externship and School Practicum (1 - 4 Hours)
Placement in a medical setting and public schools for an extensive and concentrated diagnostic/therapeutic experience. Prerequisite: CDSP 7181 , CDSP 7282 , CDSP 7381 and permission of off-site practica director.
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CDSP 7863 Special Topics (3 hours)
Variety of topics reflecting changes in the knowledge base of the field and/or alteration in requirements of certification and licensure.
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CDSP 7912-4 Research and Paper (2-4 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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CDSP 7971-3 Seminar (1-3 hours)
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CDSP 7981-5 Research and Thesis (1-5 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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