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Mar 15, 2006, is intended for informational purposes only, and does not
constitute a legal contract between the University of Utah
and any person or entity.
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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)
The analysis of speech through application of phonetic
theory and the introduction to applied phonetic transcription.
3120 Anatomy of Speech and Hearing
(3)
Anatomical, physiological, and neurological principles
fundamental to the understanding of speech production and hearing.
3400 Acoustics of Speech and Hearing
(3)
Basic information regarding the nature of sound, as well as
characteristics of speech acoustics as they relate to speech production and
speech perception.
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: CSD 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: CSD 3120.
This course surveys a broad range of communication disorders
frequently encountered by speech-language pathologists who practice in
medical facilities, including hospitals, 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: CSD 3400.
Causation, theory and methods of basic auditory assessment,
including pure tone and speech audiometry, masking, and immittance in
children and adults. Includes introduction to physiologic procedures.
Laboratory practice in class to apply princliples learned.
4700 Current Research in
Communication Disorders (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1070 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)
Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on an
Honors degree.
5300 Issues in Deaf Culture (3)
Fulfills Diversity.
This course will cover issues in deaf culture, including
the social, cultural, and educational issues of deafness from the perspective
of the deaf population.
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 American Deaf Community,
Culture and History (3) Pre-requisite: ASL 2010
This is the first course in the Teaching ASL certification
sequence. Students will build on their knowledge of deaf culture, and social,
cultural and educational issues previously covered in three prerequisite
courses as they relate to the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. Medical
and cultural models of deafness will be further explored and discussed.
Various socio-cultural aspects affecting the lives of deaf and
hard-of-hearing people in the spheres of family, education, communication and
identity will be studied using medical and cultural models of deafness. In
addition, sign vocabulary building and ASL language development specific to
structure will continue.
5350 Semantics and Syntax of
American Sign Language (3) Pre-requisite: ASL 2020 & CSD 5340
This second course in the ASL certification sequence is
related to learning the semantics and syntax of American Sign Language.
Students will become familiar with ASL semantics, syntax, and
contextualization strategies to obtain a linguistic foundation in ASL
necessary to teach the language to the hearing population. In addition,
students will study sign language techniques (storytelling, poetry and
semantics) to increase their ASL receptive and expressive fluency.
5360 Methods of Teaching ASL (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 5340 and 5350.
This is the third course in the teaching ASL sequence. ASL
teaching fundamentals and evaluation approaches are explored in class.
Students will learn to utilize a continuum of teaching methods, draft and
modify course syllabi, plan lessons, prepare written examinations for
receptive ASL skills development and expressive ASL evaluations, and make
effective use of instructional texts, videotapes and materials.
5370 Student Teaching in Teaching
American Sign Language (9) Prerequisite: CSD 5340, 5350 and 5360.
This is the fourth course in the Teaching ASL series. The
course will focus on students teaching outside the classroom. Students will
observe public school and college teaching settings. Students will also learn
the art of teaching ASL to hearing students from their cooperating teachers
and practicum supervisors in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
5375 Deaf Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ASL 2010
This course pertains to the historical background of deaf
folklore and the "deaf way" art of storytelling through book and
videotape selections. ASL grammatical features and expressions used by deaf
people will be discussed and analyzed in the classroom. Role play included.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn how to analyze the
value of books and videotapes and assess appropriateness for the educational
setting.
5380 Speech and Language Development
(3) Pre-requisite: CSD 3000, 3100 and 4400
Introduction to the sequence and processes of typical and
atypical speech and language development.
5400 Clinical Methods in
Communication Disorders (3) Prerequisite: CSD 3000.
This course is designed to provide advanced undergraduate
students with an introduction to clinical methods and principles of clinical
practice in speech-language pathology and audiology. ASHA Code of Ethics,
public laws, observation, documentation, assessing/treating communication
disorders, writing reports, selecting goals, managing behavior, and
interviewing/counseling.
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: CSD 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
Disorders (3)
Overview of speech sound development, phonological theories,
and the nature and characteristics of speech sound disorders. Prevention,
assessment, and treatment of speech sound disorders will also be covered.
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)
Examination of the diagnostic process and its application
to children with language disorders.
6340 Treatment of Child Language
Disorders (3) Prerequisite: CSD 6320.
Evaluation of general principles of remediation and
specific intervention procedures for child language disorders.
6510 Behavioral Audiological
Assessment (3)
Causes and assessment of auditory disorders across the age
span. Theory and techniques for pure tone audiometry, masking and speech
audiometry. Related areas including pharmacology, imaging procedures,
genetics, professional practice and implications of cultural differences
related to assessment.
6610 Principles of Amplification
(4)
Review of electroacoustic characteristics of hearing
instruments and techniques for clinical fitting and verification of fit.
6650 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
of Audition (3) Prerequisite: CSD 3120.
Anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central
auditory system, including structure and function of the outer and middle
ear, the cochlea and auditory nerve, and the central auditory system
pathways. The course covers normal aspects of structure and function, as well
as effects of pathology and aging.
6710 Clinical Practicum in
Speech-Language Pathology (1 to 3) Prerequisite: 25 Observation Hours.
The University of Utah Department of Communication Sciences
and Disorders requires training of graduate students in a minimum of 150-175
clinical clock hours in on-campus clinical experiences or in off-campus
activities under the supervision of university approved and ASHA certified
personnel in preparation for extern ships for a Master's Degree in
Communication Sciences and Disorders and for ASHA certification. This course
provides graduate speech-language students with clinical practicum in The
University of Utah Speech-Language Clinic and at selected off-campus
facilities with supervision provided by persons holding the ASHA Certificate
of Clinical competence.
6720 Clinical Internship in
Audiology (1 to 3) Prerequisite: 25 Observation Hours.
Supervised clinical internship 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, NUTR
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, NUTR
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-Stuttering
Workshop (0.5 to 5)
This course addresses a variety of subjects.
6930 Nonthesis Research
Apprenticeship (2)
Audiology research experience.
6940 Clinical Externship in
Audiology (4) Prerequisite: CSD 6720 and 7720.
Supervised clinical practicum in approved off-campus
facilities.
6970 Thesis Research Masters (1
to 6)
Thesis Research-Masters
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 Physiologic Aspects
of Audiology (3)
Medical aspects of audiologic disorders. Theory and
techniques for acoustic immittance and otoacoustic emmisions assessment.
7150 Counseling and Multicultural Issues in
Audiology (3)
This course reviews the
complex psychosocial and emotional aspects of hearing loss, examines several
counseling approaches, investigates the role of the audiologist as a
non-professional counselor, and examines how different cultures view
disability and ways to modify counseling approaches accordingly.
7210 Professional Practice Aspects
in Audiology (3) Prerequisite: CSD 6610.
Historical and current status of audiology within the
healthcare system; Federal and state regulations as applies to audiology;
theoretical and practical marketing procedures for audiological services and
products; personal management strengths and skills; audiological ethical
principles and their rationale; development of business plan for purchase and
management of a private audiology practice; maintenance of records; implementation
of an infection control plan in an audiology practice.
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 neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic substrates
of speech and language.
7350 Aphasia (3)
Study of the nature and management of language deficits
associated with aphasia and related acquired neurogenic disorders. Includes
discussion of the neuroanatomic and physiologic substrates of speech and
language.
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 Cognitive-Communication
Disorders (3)
Nature, diagnosis, assessment, and remediation of a wide
variety of cognitive-communication disorders will be covered. The course will
focus on communication deficits secondary to traumatic brain injury, right
hemisphere brain damage, and dementia. Additional professional practice
issues covered in this course will involve issues of aging, ramifications of
cultural diversity, and the rationale and methods for providing family-focused
treatment.
7420 Psychoacoustics and
Instrumentation (3)
Concepts and principles basic to understanding the
acoustic, biological, and psychological bases of human hearing. Normal
auditory function and effects of sensorineural hearing impairment.
Instrumentation used in the measurement of acoustic signals and auditory
function.
7450 Advanced Aural Rehabilitation
(3) Prerequisite: CSD 4500.
Advanced course on the principles and treatment practices
for aural rehabilitation therapy for children and adults with hearing loss
and/or auditory disorders. Knowledge regarding hearing loss, amplification,
cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices applied to aural
rehabilitation therapy. Aural rehabilitation therapy approaches for children
and adults, including auditory development skill level, intervention
techniques and application of skills to everyday living and communication.
7550 Advanced Amplification (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 6610.
Recent research on amplification, current theory and
practice regarding special populations, including pediatric fitting and
validation procedures, evidence-based practice research. Advanced digital
signal processing concepts and applications. Counseling techniques related to
amplification.
7640 Seminar in Implantable Prostheses (3) Prerequisite: CSD 6610.
Cochlear implant and other
implantable devices such as bone-anchored hearing aids and middle ear
implantable hearing aids.
Technical and surgical aspects, candidacy issues, audiologic mapping
and coordination with habilitative and rehabilitative services across the age
span.
7700 Advanced Speech/Language Practicum (1 to 3)
Prerequisite: CDS 6710.
This practicum provides advanced clinical training in a
University based clinic and at selected off-campus facilities to graduate
student enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program.
7710 Externship Practicum in
Speech-Language Pathology (1 to 8)
Supervised clinical practicum in an off-campus setting.
7720 Clinical Traineeship in
Audiology (1 to 8) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
Fulltime experience in audiologic settings. Provides final
experience necessary for doctoral preparation as a clinical audiologist.
7730 Research Capstone Project (1 to 6)
Prerequisite: CSD and Graduate Level Introductory Statistics.
Research project for clinical doctorate completed prior to initiation
of final clinical traineeship year. Research may be individual or
collaborative, is mentored by a faculty committee, and a final written paper
must be submitted to and approved by the committee. Each student will enroll
for 6 credits Doctoral research (2 credits for 3 consecutive semesters).
7740 Grand Rounds in Audiology (1)
Presentation of audiologic
cases from routine to challenging, including literature reviews of audiologic
conditions, technical aspects of assessment, and rehabilitative or treatment
aspects of audiologic cases.
Discussion via group format to determine alternative assessment and
treatment approaches to improve audiologic outcomes.
7750 Thesis Research: Ph.D. (1
to 9)
Consultation with faculty concerning student's individual
research.
7800 Independent Study: Doctoral
(1 to 9)
Independently performed study, in consultation with the
instructor, on a topic relevant to the doctoral student's course of study.
7810 Special Populations (3)
The class addresses the language and communication needs of
children from special populations (e.g., children with cleft palate, autism,
and motor impairments)
7820 Seminar: Speech Behavior
(3)
Doctoral or master's students. Advanced study of normal
and/or disordered aspects of speech and/or voice product in children and/or
adults. Course may be repeated for credit.
7830 Seminar: Language Behavior
(3)
Doctoral or master's students. 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 for
credit.
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 or master's students. Advanced study in auditory
disorders, diagnosis and pathology. May be repeated.
7850 Pediatric Audiology (3)
Principles of normal auditory development, auditory
development in deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and children, assessment of
hearing disorders in infants and children including study of causation of
hearing loss. Principles for treatment of hearing loss in children, and
choices of communicaiton modality. Laboratory practice to apply principles
provided.
7860 Vestibular Assessment and
Rehabilitation (3)
Medical aspects of audiologic disorders. Theory and
techniques for acoustic immittance and otoacoustic emissions assessment.
7880 Advanced Electrophysiology
(4) Prerequisite: CSD 7050.
Anatomical and physiologic components of the peripheral and
central auditory pathways as related to generation of evoked potentials;
current electrophysiologic systems, administration and interpretation of
electrophysiologic tests; assessment of electrophysiologic function of the
auditory system across the age span of infants, children and adults.
7930 Advanced Research Design
(3)
Design, implementation, and interpretation of
single-subject and group experimental and descriptive research in
communication disorders and related disciplines.
7935 Doctoral Instructional Methods
(3) Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required.
This doctoral level course will help prepare students to
become instructors in a university setting. The tools, strategies, and
theories behind college-level instruction will be emphasized. A practicum
experience of teaching an entire undergraduate/graduate course, or teaching
specific classes within different courses will be required.
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)
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