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| CDIS150 |
Introduction to Communication
Disorders |
3 credits |
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A
survey of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. |
| CDIS201 |
Speech Science |
3 credits |
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Acoustic,
anatomical, neurological, and physiological priniciples fundamental to
the understanding of voice and speech production. |
| CDIS202 |
Speech and Language Acquisition |
3 credits |
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How
children learn their first language; the effects of language on their
thinking and behavior. |
| CDIS204 |
Methods and Issues in Child Language
Research |
3 credits |
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Critical
discussion of recent research in child language, and supervised
individual research projects. |
| CDIS241 |
Sign Language: Theory and Practice |
3 credits |
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Information
about the history, structure and use of sign languages, and instruction
in the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English. |
| CDIS242 |
Directed Observations |
1 credit |
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Directed
observations of speech-language pathology and audiology diagnostic and
treatment procedures. How such procedures change with various
etiologies. |
| CDIS244 |
Introduction to Neurogenic
Communication Disorders |
3 credits |
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Acquired
and developmental communication disorders. Brain mechanisms that
underlie speech and language and their disorders. |
| CDIS247 |
Introduction to Phonetic Principles |
3 credits |
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The
analysis of speech through the application of phonetic theory. |
| CDIS248 |
Introduction to Audiology |
3 credits |
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An
introduction to the nature, causation, assessment and management of
hearing impairment and the principles and techniques of public school
conservation programs. |
| CDIS249 |
Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation |
3 credits |
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An
introduction to the effects of hearing impairment on communication.
Communication startegies for adults and children with impaired hearing
are discussed. |
| CDIS250 |
Audition |
3 credits |
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The
response to acoustic stimuli including methodology and instrumentation. |
| CDIS251 |
Introduction to Articulation,
Voice, and Fluency Disorders |
3 credits |
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Communication
problems resulting from disorders of speech, voice, and fluency.
Assessment and management strategies in settings including public
schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. |
| CDIS253 |
Introduction to Language Pathologies
in Children |
3 credits |
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Development,
measurement, and function of language in children. Emphasis on child
language disorders and their causes. Introduction to assessment and
management strategies in settings including public schools and private
clinics. |
| CDIS293 |
Foreign Study |
Credits
by arrangement |
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Special topics taken in foreign study program. |
| CDIS296W |
Senior Thesis |
Credits
by arrangement |
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Preparation
of a thesis and its presentation to the department. |
| CDIS297 |
Variable Topics |
3 credits |
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| CDIS298 |
Special Topics |
Credits
by arrangement |
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| CDIS299 |
Independent Study |
Credits
by arrangement |
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The course for superior
students, includes independent reading, periodic conferences, and such
other work as desired by the instructor.
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