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3000  Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3)
   Overview for students preparing to major in speech and hearing sciences, pre-medicine/nursing, psychology, social work, or education. Physical structures for speech-language and hearing; normal development; and the etiology, definition, classification, incidence, and emotional aspects of communication disorders. Includes observations of treatment for disorders.

3100  Phonetics (3)
   Speech sound production as an acoustic and physiological phenomenon; introduction to applied phonetic transcription, including both broad and fine transcription.

3120  Anatomy and Physiology of the Speaking Mechanism (3)
   Anatomy of the respiratory, phonatory, resonatory, articulatory, and neural mechanisms involved in speaking.

3370  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)
   Assessment and determination of need for electronic and/or non-electronic systems designed to augment or replace communication for persons with severe motor, cognitive, and/or perceptual disabilities.

3400  Hearing Science (3)
   Anatomy and physiology underlying human hearing mechanisms. Discussion of normal auditory capabilities in humans, as well as educational options. Description of audiology as a profession. Introduction to acoustics and measurement of hearing.

3850  Special Topics (0.5 to 5)
   This course covers pertinent topics which are timely in the current expertise of practicing speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists.

4260  Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3000 and 3100.
   Surveys a broad range of pediatric speech and language delays/disorders in terms of associated characteristics, assessment techniques and treatment considerations.

4270  Medical Speech-Language Pathology (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3120.
   This course surveys a broad range of communication disorders frequently encountered by speech-language pathologists who practice in medical facilities, including hsopitals, rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities. The acquired communication deficits associated with aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia and right hemisphere brain damage will be explored, along with disorders of voice, speech (dysarthria, stuttering) and swallowing. The nature of these disorders will be surveyed with an emphasis on understanding the underlying bases, and the role of the medical speech-language pathologist in their assessment and management. Numerous videotaped case examples will be used to highlight salient clinical characteristics and stimulate class discussion.

4400  Language Science (3)
   Analysis of syntax, pragmatic, and semantic aspects of language; the linguistic and psycholinguistic theory and variables of normal development of speech, language, and hearing.

4500  Hearing Disorders and Evaluation (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3400.
   Causation, theory and methods of basic auditory assessment, including pure tone and speech audiometry, masking, and immitance in children and adults.

4700  Current Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1040. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Methodology and design of scientific research in speech/language pathology and audiology; descriptive and analytical parametric and nonparametric statistical methods utilized in research in this area; emphasis on critical evaluation and interpretation of research findings.

4800  Independent Study: Undergraduate (1 to 5)
   Independent study in consultation with the instructor on topics relevant to the student's course of study.

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3) Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
   Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on an Honors degree.

5250  Private Practice Issues in Communication Disorders (3)
   Procedures for establishing and maintaining a private practice including financing, business management, marketing, public relations, managed care.

5330  Teaching Oral Language in the Classroom (3)
   Normal development of the pragmatic aspects of language and methods to facilitate oral communication in the classroom. Goals, lessons, and practical experience in normal classrooms and classrooms with children with communication disorders.

5340  Signing and the Speech and Hearing Sciences (3) Prerequisite: 3 - 4 ASL courses.
   Introduction to American Sign Language. The focus of the course will be on vocabulary-building. A historical background on this signing system, review of concepts of normal language development, and the various stages of normal language development will be given. Differences that occur in the deaf population will be described and discussed. Outside observational experiences will be required.

5350  Signing and the Speech and Hearing Sciences II (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 5340.
   Second course of the sequence. Vocabulary will continue to build. Course will provide an introduction to traditional sequencing of sign symbols into 'sequences.' An introduction to and familiarity with other popular sign systems will be covered, of which an introductory understanding is essential. Outside observational experiences will be required.

5360  Teaching Signing in the Classroom (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 5340 and 5350.
   Third course in the sequence. The major portion of course time will be spent improving proficiency in signing. The model currently employed for teaching normal language development in the classroom will be applied, with the therapist training the classroom teacher to teach students. An in-class report will be done entirely in ASL. Outside observations will be required.

5370  Field Practicum in Signing (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 5340 and 5350 and 5360.
   Fourth course in the sequence. Field practicum in signing. The focus will be on educational, work, social, and family settings of the deaf. The student will learn directly from various individuals in the deaf community, working with adults as well as children. Greater proficiency in ASL will be obtained, as well as knowledge in the culture of the deaf community.

5380  Speech and Language Development (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3000 and 3100 and 5320.
   Upper-division students only. Biological, environmental, linguistic, and cognitive foundations of communicative development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis on phenomonology, chronology, research, and theories.

5400  Professional Issues and Observation (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3000.
   ASHA Code of Ethics, public laws, interviewing, and observation of the treatment of speech, language, hearing disorders.

5430  Topics in Audiology (3)
   Course covers current topics in audiology, which will be relevant to those who will soon be practicing between 'Aural Rehabilitation and Cochlear Implants' and 'Industrial and Forensic Audiology.' The aural rehabilitation topic will focus on habilitation of those who have received a cochlear prosthesis implant. In the industrial audiology topic, current issues in OSHA noise monitoring will be covered.

5520  Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 3400 and 4500.
   Auditory development and current methodologies for management of children and adults with peripheral hearing loss and/or auditory processing disorders.

5540  Speech-Language Hearing Diagnostic Procedures (3) Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Principles related to assessment of speech and language disorders in children and adults. Test construction and design, reliability, validity and other issues related to criterion and norm-referenced testing.

6210  Articulation and Phonology (3)
   Nature and characterization of normal and disordered articulation and phonology. Overview of traditional and current approaches to assessment and remediation.

6220  Voice Disorders (3)
   Etiology, manifestation, assessment, and remediation of vocal pathologies in children and adults; includes both organic and functional disorders.

6230  Fluency Disorders (3) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
   Presentation of theories underlying development of stuttering and other disorders of speech rhythm. Evaluation of fluency disorders and approaches to intervention.

6320  Assessment of Child Language Disorders (3)
   Spontaneous language sampling and analyses, methods to elicit specific respopnses, informal evaluation of cognitive and motoric functioning.

6340  Treatment of Child Language Disorders (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 6320.
   Study of the nature, diagnosis and treatment of language disorders in infant, toddler, and pre-school children.

6510  Advanced Audiological Assessment (3)
   Covers 'special audiometric tests' necessary to diagnose conductive, sensorineural, retrocochlear, and neurological auditory disorders. Traditional tests are covered, as well as advanced aspects of impedance audiometry including acoustic reflexes.

6610  Advanced Principles of Amplification (3)
   Review of electroacoustic characteristics of hearing instruments and techniques for clinical fitting and verification of fit.

6710  Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (1 to 3) Prerequisite: 25 Observation Hours.
   Disorders class in practicum area. Clinical diagnosis and treatment of a variety of speech-language disorders in children and adults supervised by ASHA certified speech-language pathology faculty and auxiliary staff in the University Speech-Language Clinic.

6720  Clinical Practicum in Audiology (1 to 3) Prerequisite: 25 Observation Hours.
   Supervised clinical practicum in University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

6800  Independent Study (1 to 3) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
   Topic to be arranged with the instructor depending on the needs of the individual student.

6810  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum I (1) Cross listed as OC TH 6810, FD NU 6810, H EDU 6810, ESS 6810, PRT 6810, PH TH 6810.
   This is the first course in a two-course sequence. This is a prestigious seminar series, in which select health professions' students have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of health care issues and trends. Students will be invited to participate in active discussions with local and national leaders, as they enhance their leadership and civic knowledge and skills, as well as learn about other health professions and the process of working within a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to interact and be mentored by the deans of each of the Health Sciences colleges.

6812  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum II (1) Cross listed as OC TH 6812, FD NU 6812, H EDU 6812, ESS 6812, PRT 6812, PH TH 6812.
   This is the 2nd of a two-course sequence, and continues the discussion of the 1st course.

6820  Special Topics (0.5 to 5)
   This course addresses a variety of subjects.

6930  Nonthesis Research Apprenticeship (2)
   Audiology research experience.

6940  Nonthesis Clinical Traineeship (4) Prerequisite: CMDIS 6720 and 7720.
   160 clock hours of supervised audiology clinical practicum in an off-campus facility.

6980  Faculty Consultation (3)
   Continuing registration allowing time with faculty for consultation on research, project, or clinic.

7010  Language Services in School-Age Populations and Public School Externship (3)
   Language intervention for children in primary, middle, and high school grades. Covers school laws, IEPs, and service-delivery models.

7050  Medical and Electrophysiological Aspects of Audiology (3)
   The assessment of and diagnostic procedures for the pathology of hearing in a medical setting. This course also covers theory and practice of electrophysiological testing methods and equipment.

7250  Motor Speech Disorders (3)
   Study of the nature, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders associated with apraxia of speech and the dysarthrias. Discussion of the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological substrates of speech and language.

7350  Adult Acquired Linguistic Disorders (3) Prerequisite: CMDIS 7250 or instructor's Consent.
   Nature, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders associated with acquired aphasia, and right hemisphere damage.

7370  Language Differences and Disorders in Multicultural Populations (3)
   Advanced course that will train clinicians to treat persons with language disorders or differences in a manner that prepares the person for interaction in society.

7410  Brain Injury and Dementia (3)
   Nature, diagnosis, assessment, and remediation of communication problems associated with traumatic brain injury and age-related cognitive disorders.

7420  Psychophysiological Mechanisms (3)
   Auditory perception and interpretation from a variety of sound stimuli; traditional 'psychoacoustics' topics combined with bioacoustics.

7710  Externship Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (1 to 8)
   Supervised clinical practicum in an off-campus setting.

7720  Externship Practicum in Audiology (1 to 8) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
   Supervised clinical practicum in off-campus settings.

7750  Thesis Research: Master's (1 to 9)
   Consultation with faculty concerning student's individual research.

7800  Independent Study: Doctoral (1 to 5)
   Independently performed study, in consultation with the instructor, on a topic relevant to the doctoral student's course of study.

7820  Seminar: Speech Behavior (3)
   Doctoral student or master's student. Advanced study of phenomenology associated with normal development or manifestation of speech and/or voice behaviors. Survey of literature and development of research questions and/or designs. Course may be repeated for credit.

7830  Seminar: Language Behavior (3)
   Doctoral student or master's student. This course is an advanced seminar. Subject is open in the area of normal and/or disordered language behavior in children through adult populations. Course may be repeated three times.

7832  Swallowing Disorders: Issues in Medical Management (3)
   Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders across age groups and etiologies. Discussion of specialized medical management issues related to health care settings.

7840  Seminar: Audiology (3)
   Doctoral student or master's student. Advanced study in auditory disorders, diagnosis and pathology. May be repeated.

7850  Seminar: Pediatric Audiology (3)
   Advanced principles of assessment of hearing disorders in children including study of causation of hearing loss.

7860  Balance Disorders and Vestibular Rehabilitation (3)
   Physiological basis of the vestibular/balance system; common causes and types of dizziness; methods and evaluation of vestibular rehabilitation.

7930  Advanced Research Design (3)
   Design, implementation, and interpretation of single-subject and group experimental and descriptive analyses commonly used in the behavioral sciences.

7940  Research Practicum: Ph.D. Student (1 to 5)

7950  Doctoral Seminar in Communication Disorders (3)
   Current advanced topics for doctoral students only. Course will be offered as needed with specific topic announced in advance.

7970  Doctoral Dissertation Research (1 to 9)

7980  Faculty Consultation: Ph.D. (3)

7990  Continuing Registration: Ph.D. (0)