Communication Sciences & Disorders: Sample Courses

CD 623: Fluency Disorders

3 credits
A study of the more widely recognized theoretical and therapeutic points of view toward stuttering and related timing disorders of the speech production mechanism, this course provides a review of contemporary literature pertinent to the onset, development, persistence, and clinical management of the problem. (Fall, Spring)

CD 641: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

3 credits
As a survey of the swallowing disorders that occur from infancy through adulthood and old age, this course addresses feeding and swallowing mechanisms and processes as well as current assessment procedures and management options. (Fall, Spring)

CD 677: Voice Disorders

3 credits
This course addresses the characteristics, etiology, and clinical management of voice disorders and associated pathological conditions in both children and adults. Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of voice and speech production are reviewed. Multicultural issues related to course content are discussed. Instrumentation used clinically and in research is described. (Fall, Spring)

CD 682: Foundations of Language Acquisition

3 credits
This course surveys language learning and its neurophysiological underpinnings. Current theoretical perspectives are introduced and analyzed with respect to their clinical and educational implications. Selected methods for evaluating developing language are also reviewed, with special emphasis on the influence of cultural and linguistic diversity on language learning outcomes. (Fall)

CD 690: Aphasia

3 credits
Pathophysiology and epidemiology of aphasia, its nature, assessment, and diagnostic procedures, and approaches to intervention, are presented. Issues surrounding recovery and prognosis, and treatment efficacy and outcomes are also included. All areas are presented with reference to the current literature in the field and its clinical application. (Fall, Spring)

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