COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (CD)
CD 110. Language and Culture of the Deaf.
The study of the deaf culture and community, including an introduction to sign language. (University Studies course) (3)
CD 211. Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech Mechanism.
The study of the structures and functions of speech and hearing systems. Analysis of how normal speech structures function to produce speech. Includes introduction to methods used for speech behaviors. Prerequisite: BS 107. (4)
CD 225. Phonetics.
The study of clinical and linguistic phonetics. Anatomical, physiological, and acoustical parameters of speech production; articulation of vowels, diphthongs, and consonants and their classifications; dialectical variations of speech productions; clinical transcription training using the International Phonetic Alphabet. (4)
CD 230. Introduction to Communication Disorders.
A survey of disorders of communication. Emphasis on the nature and causes of the disorders and introduction to the general principles of assessment and treatment. Includes a 1 hour laboratory for completion of observation hours. (4)
CD 340. Normal Speech & Language Development.
The study of speech sound development and the acquisition and development of child language based on content, form and use. Prerequisite: CD 230 or may be taken concurrently. (3)
CD 371. Anatomy & Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism.
Basic course in hearing science including the physics of sound, anatomy, and physiology of the hearing mechanism, theoretical aspects of the hearing mechanism. Prerequisite: BS 107. (3)
CD 402. Clinical Practicum in Communication Disorders.
Combined lecture and supervised clinical experience in managing children and adults with communication disorders. A minimum of 30 clock hours must be obtained for the course. Prerequisite: CD 406. (3)
CD 406. Service Delivery in Communication Disorders.
Study of materials and techniques used in managing children and adults with communication disorders; service delivery, report writing, basic clinical intervention techniques. Prerequiste: CD 230. (4)
CD 411. Nature of Assessment & Intervention of Speech and Language Disorders.
The study of etiology, prevention, assessment and intervention in articulation, voice, resonance, fluency and language disorders. Prerequisites: CD 230; CD 340; or consent of the instructor (4)
CD 426. Hearing Disorders: Audiological Assessment.
Basic course in diagnostic audiology including instrumentation, calibration, case history interview, pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, acoustic immittance, electrophysiologic and audiometric interpretation. Prerequisite: CD 371 or consent of the instructor. (3)
CD 461-463. Independent Study.
Individual study in speech pathology, or sciences basic to speech. Prerequisite: consent of department chairperson and college dean. (1-3)
CD 510. Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders.
Introduction to the complex relationships existing between language, society, and communication disorders. A difference versus disorders approach will be utilized in considering communicative issues. Assessment and intervention approaches will also be discussed. Prerequisites: CD 225; CD 230. (3)
CD 525. Audiological Rehabilitation.
Management of hearing impairment and auditory-based learning disabilities in children and adults including psychosocial, technological, educational, and cultural aspects. Prerequisite: CD 426 or equivalent course in diagnostic audiology. (3)
CD 541. Fluency Disorders.
Etiologies, comprehensive assessment and treatment of a variety of fluency disorders, primarily identified by stuttering behaviors in children and adults. Prerequisites: CD 230; CD 340; or consent of instructor. (3)
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