School of Communicative Disorders Graduate Courses
ComD 710 Research Methods in Communicative Disorders (3 crs.). Critical analysis of research in speech-language pathology and audiology including theoretical support, research design, statistical levels of measurement, methods of reporting research results, and drawing conclusions from the results. Students will be encouraged to pursue research interests during the course. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 711 Clinical and Instrumental Measurement of Speech (3 crs.). Contemporary clinical and instrumental assessment procedures for disorders of respiration, phonation, resonance and articulation. Treatment strategies utilizing physiologic and acoustic instrumentation to manage phonation and speech disorders. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 713 Diagnostic Processes (3 crs.). Theoretical and clinical framework for speech and language assessments with a focus on clinical problem solving, including pre-assessment information, assessment, interpretation, and documentation across settings and populations. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 715 Gross Anatomy of the Head and Neck (2 crs.). Gross human anatomy for human communication; dissections of the head and neck to view the structural relationships of the mechanisms. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 721 Neurophysiology of Hearing and Balance (3 crs.). Anatomy and physiology, and embryology of the central and peripheral auditory and vestibular systems. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 722 Acoustics and Psychoacoustics (3 crs.). Psychological, acoustic, and bioacoustic aspects of hearing. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 723 Fluency Disorders (3 crs.). Research related to etiology, onset, development, and maintenance of stuttering and other speech fluency disorders. Assessment and treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and adults. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 724 Neuromotor Disorders. (3 crs.). Critical issues in the assessment and management of motor speech disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Multidisciplinary aspects of treatment associated with dsyarthria, apraxia, and other developmental and acquired neuromotor disorders. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 735 Language Disorders in School-Age and Adolescents (3 crs.). This course will study the impact of having a language based disorder, and its effect on literacy development and academic success. Topics include information processing, memory, word finding, non-literal language, and problem solving abilities. Various assessments and curriculum based intervention techniques that facilitate academic and social development will be presented.
ComD 738 Working with Families of Infants and Toddlers at Risk (2 crs.). Identification, assessment, program planning and intervention procedures for families of infants and toddlers with/at risk for disabilities. Biological and environmental risk factors, management, and the role of interdisciplinary teams in prevention and early intervention.
ComD 740 Neurogenic Communication Disorders and Age-related Changes (4 crs.) Acquired neurogenic communication disorders of adults (aphasia, cognitive-communication impairments, language of confusion, language of generalized intellectual impairment) from strokes, trauma, illness, and degenerative diseases; evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management procedures. Primary aging changes and the impact on communication. Prereq: Cons Instr
ComD 742 Seminar in PDD/Autism (2 crs.). Assessment and intervention approaches based on current theoretical perspectives of PDD/Autism which will enhance the communication and socialization abilities of this population.
ComD 745 Advanced Study in Phonological Disorders (2 crs.). Review of contemporary issues related to articulation and phonology. Assessment and treatment strategies for clinically and culturally diverse child and adult populations. Prereq: ComD 345 or equivalent and cons. instr.
ComD 746 Dsyphagia (3 crs.). Normal bases of swallowing function as a foundation for exploring contemporary issues in the clinical and instrumental assessment of swallowing disorders in infants, children, and adults. Management procedures for swallowing disorders across the lifespan will be reviewed with emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects of treatment. ComD 751 Clinical Assessment of Hearing - I (4 crs.). Basic theory, principles, and techniques underlying the initial assessment of auditory function, including immitance, pure tone, and speech audiometry.
763
Aural
Rehabilitation/Habilitation (1-3
crs.) Counseling and intervention programs and techniques for
re/habilitating communication skills of children and adults with hearing
loss. Prereq: Cons instr.
ComD 765 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3 crs.). A life span approach in the assessment, intervention, and management of individuals who are non-speaking because of developmental, motor, or acquired disabilities; determining and developing different communication opportunities supported by a multi-modal communication approach incorporating the use of both low and high technological approaches. Lab experiences will include various voice output systems and different assistive technology computer software.
ComD 773 Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology (1 cr.) This course will explore different theories on and philosophical orientations to the practice of counseling in daily interactions with people with communication disorders. Practical applications for clients with a variety of communication needs and their families in different settings will be targeted, as well as an understanding of the scope of practice within the profession of speech-language pathology. Prereq: Cons Instr
ComD 774 Professional Issues: Diversity and Multicultural Issues (1 cr.) Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders across diverse cultural, personal values and beliefs. Prereq: Cons Instr
ComD 775 Medical Settings (1 crs) Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders within a medical setting. Information regarding various medical settings, ethics, functional goals, and documentation (e.g., billing, reporting, etc.). Prereq: Cons Instr
ComD 776 School Methods (2 crs.) Course content will include the application of assessment and intervention skills to public early childhood, elementary, and secondary school contexts. Educational organization, legal mandates, certification/licensure, curriculum-relevant goals, collaborative roles, and current professional issues will be targeted. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 784 Disorders of Phonation (3 crs.). This course will explore current trends in classification, differential diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and prevention of vocal dysfunction and resonance disorders across the lifespan. Atypical phonation disorders, causes of laryngeal cancer; medical management of malignant tumors of the larynx, and rehabilitation of laryngectomees will also be covered. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 786 Maxillofacial Disorders (1 cr.). Etiology and embryology of oral-facial anomalies. Multidisciplinary assessment and management of speech and language development and habilitation.
ComD 790 Seminar in Communicative Disorders (1-3 crs.). Content varies. Seminar format to study topics associated with speech-language pathology and audiology.
ComD 791 Graduate Practicum - I (1 cr.) Evaluation and management of persons with communicative disorders in the Center for Communicative Disorders and selected off campus facilities. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 792 Graduate Practicum II (2 crs.) Evaluation and management of persons with communicative disorders in the Center for Communicative Disorders and selected off campus facilities. Prereq: cons instr.
ComD 793 Graduate Practicum - III (1 cr.) Evaluation and management of persons with communicative disorders in the Center for Communicative Disorders and selected off campus facilities. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 794 Graduate Practicum - IV (2 crs.) Evaluation and management of persons with communicative disorders in the Center for Communicative Disorders and selected off campus facilities. Prereq: cons. instr.
ComD 795 Clinical Semester (15 crs.). Fifteen-week full-time clinical externship in education, or non-educational professional settings. Prereq: Completion of academic and practicum requirements.
ComD 796 Independent Study (1 to 3 crs.). Prereq: cons instr.
ComD 797 Workshop (1 to 6 crs.). Individual and/or group projects that expand the graduate program course content. May be repeated for credit with different content.
ComD 799 Thesis (2 to 6 crs.).
ComD 805 Professional Issues: Diversity & Multicultural Issues (1 credit) Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders across diverse cultural, personal values and beliefs.
ComD 806 Professional Issues: Medical setting (1 credit) Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders within a medical setting. Information regarding various medical settings, ethics, functional goals, and documentation (e.g. billing, reporting, etc.).
ComD 832 Pediatric Audiology (3 credits) Study of the normal physical, social, cognitive, speech and language, and auditory development in children, the causes and effects of childhood hearing loss, hearing screening and the principles of early intervention, and the behavioral and objective assessment of hearing in children.
ComD 833 Occupational Audiology (2 credits) Consideration of principles and issues regarding the effects of noise on people, of federal and state regulation of workplace noise, and of the practical aspects of hearing conservation for those exposed to occupational noise, non-occupational noise or both.
ComD 834 Counseling in Audiology (2 credits) Study of various roles of counseling in the rehabilitative process, and the ethical obligations of those who serve such roles. Awareness and skill are developed in how to build a trusting relation-ship, convey diagnostic information, inform and empower the patient/consumer as to their rights and community resources, and respond to the way hearing loss impacts the person’s social-economic life.
ComD 835 Research Methods (3 credits) Critical analysis of research in speech-language pathology and audiology including theoretical support, research design, statistical levels of measurement, methods of reporting research results, and drawing conclusions from the results. Students will be encouraged to pursue research interests during the course.
ComD 836 Pediatric Habilitation/Rehabilitation (3 credits) Study of the principles and techniques of intervention with hearing impaired children, including the selection and fitting of amplification, the effect of hearing impairment on speech perception, production, and language, communication and educational options, and the re/habilitation of communication skills.
ComD 837 Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies I (3 credits) Survey of the most common peripheral auditory system pathologies and their presentation in the auditory evaluation.
ComD 845 The Human Balance System: Structure, Assessment, and Rehabilitation (2 credits) Study of human balance function with emphasis on the vestibular system, including neurophysiology, testing, and rehabilitation. Clinical experience performing the electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystag-mography (VNG) examination and analyzing the results, and familiarity with rotational and posturography tests, and various techniques for treatment.
ComD 846 The Human Balance System: Laboratory (1 credit) The focus will be on training the student to perform and analyze the results of electronystag-mography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) examinations, and practice the canalith repositioning maneuver. If possible, students will observe the administration of rotational and posturography tests.
ComD 847 Acoustics and Perception of Speech (2 credits) Basic aspects of general and speech acoustics are covered. Classical and contemporary theories of speech perception are discussed, including speech perception of hearing impaired individuals.
ComD 849 Geriatric Diagnostics/Rehabilitation (2 credits) A study of basic theories of aging, anatomical and physiological effects of aging on the auditory and balance systems, and resulting communication difficulties associated with aging. The course emphasizes both the diagnostic and rehabilitative challenges in working with elderly patients.
ComD 850 Hearing Science I: Basic Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Acoustics (3 credits) Study of anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, with an emphasis on the peripheral system. Basic concepts in psychoacoustics are discussed with reference to the normal and pathological auditory system.
ComD 851 Hearing Science II: Advanced Topics in Hearing and Balance (3 credits) This course will introduce students to advanced terminology, concepts, theories, and experimental procedures related to psychophysics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems. The focus will be on central mechanisms of hearing and balance, and the role that these processes play in psychophysical phenomena.
ComD 852 Hearing Assessment (2 credits) Diagnostic audiology familiarizes students with the bases, purpose, rationale, and procedures for tests of auditory function. A major focus is examining the available evidence as bases for test selections and realizing the objectives of diagnostic evaluation.
ComD 853 Hearing Assessment Lab (1 credit) Lab experience focusing on performance of basic audiology tests.
ComD 854 Electroacoustics & Instrument Calibration (2 credits) Systematic review of physical concepts of acoustics and electronics underpinning the practice of audiology, as well as formally adopted standards by which clinical environments, instruments and procedures are calibrated.
ComD 855 Lab: Electroacoustics & Instrument Calibration (1 credit) Laboratory experience in electroacoustics and instrument calibration.
ComD 856 Amplification Systems I (2 credits) Study of the components and electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, as well as approaches for selecting the devices and verifying their fitting.
ComD 857 Laboratory in Amplification Systems I (1 credit) Testing, fitting, and repairing hearing aids, performing basic hearing aid tests and repairs, proper cerumen removal and ear impression techniques, and using appropriate strategies in fitting. Electroacoustic evaluation and use of probe microphone measures in hearing aid fitting.
ComD 858 Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System I (2 credits) Study of concepts and procedures in physiological assessment of the auditory system, with emphasis on otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses. Clinical applications and case studies integrate these recordings with behavioral assessment of the auditory system.
ComD 859 Laboratory in Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System I (1 credit) Laboratory experience in the procedures and interpretation of physiological assessment of the auditory system, with the major emphasis on otoacoustic emissions and the auditory brainstem response.
ComD 860 Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II (2 credits) Advanced study of physiological measures used by audiologists in threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300, and MMN. Course includes an introduction to evaluation of the balance system.
ComD 861 Laboratory in Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System II (1 credit) Laboratory experience in objective measures used by audiologists for threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300, and MMN. Demonstrations, projects, and case studies prepare students to administer and interpret these tests.
ComD 862 Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies II (3 credits) Major disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems, with an emphasis on differential diagnosis of disorders of the endorgan and neural systems, and multi-system disorders. Causal factors, treatment, and prognosis are included. Didactic lectures and student presentations focus on case studies.
ComD 863 Implantable Auditory Prostheses (2 credits) The audiological management of severe to profound hearing loss using implantable auditory prostheses. This course will focus on cochlear implants, and will also provide an introduction to the auditory brainstem implant.
ComD 864 Auditory Processing Disorders (2 credits) A review of auditory processing and language disorders of school age children and adolescents. Emphasis on description of disorders, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies.
ComD 865 Practice Management (2 credits) Consideration of non-profit and for-profit practice models with emphasis on organizational structure, legal and tax implications, financial performance, policies and practices of personnel management, marketing strategies, risk management and professional ethics.
ComD 866 Amplification Systems II (2 credits) Strategies for fitting hearing aids, including selection and recommendation, use of prescription gain formulas, and verification of gain. Considerations in geriatric and pediatric hearing aid fitting and ethical issues. Basic techniques in determining patient satisfaction with hearing aids.
ComD 891 Clerkship in Audiology (1 credit) An introductory practicum focusing on the acquisition of beginning skills in both screening and diagnostic audiology and management of hearing loss. It provides initial training in the use of audiometric instruments and software, patient interactions, and reporting procedures.
ComD 892 Clerkship in Audiology (1 credit) The second year of practicum focuses on the physiologic assessment of the vestibular and the peripheral and central auditory systems. It also provides continued development of skills in the assessment of hearing and the implementation of treatment plans across ages.
ComD 893 Clerkship in Audiology (1 – 4 credits) This year of practicum provides opportunities to practice skills in settings outside of the university clinics. The goal is to develop all skills beyond the introductory stage so that the student can perform assessments and treatment with less supervision.
ComD 894 Externship in Audiology (2 – 4 credits) The final year of practicum continues development of skills in the assessment of hearing and the implementation of treatment plans across all ages. The goal is to develop skills to the Mastery level where the student can perform competently with a minimum of supervision.
ComD 899 Capstone Project (2 credits) Independent work on capstone project.
ComD 921 Problems in Audiology (1 credit) Etiology, nature, and rehabilitation implications of specific hearing impairments.