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COMM 520 - Survey of Communication Disorders
Credits:
4.00
Causes, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and
hearing disorders.
COMM 521 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Credits:
4.00
Anatomy, physiology, neurology, and function of the
mechanisms for the production and perception of speech.
COMM 522 - Acquisition of Language
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to normal language acquisition; stages of
children's developing language examined within a linguistic
framework with attention paid to syntax, morphology,
phonology, semantics, and pragmatics. Theories of
language acquisition overviewed.
COMM 524 - Clinical Phonetics
Credits:
4.00
Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to normal
and clinical populations; use of broad and narrow
transcriptions. Basic speech science, acoustic phonetics,
and acoustic analysis of speech production.
COMM 533 - Elementary American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the vocabulary, finger spelling, grammatical
processes, phonology, syntax, and semantics of American
Sign Language. Emphasis on applying principles of sign
language; psychosocial aspects of deafness, and the deaf
person as bilingual; grammatical processes that modulate
meaning of sign in discourse; development of receptive
language skills.
COMM 630 - Organic Pathologies
Credits:
4.00
Neurological bases, diagnosis, and treatment of
communication disorders; emphasis on motor speech
disorders and aphasia. Prereq: permission.
COMM 631 - Articulation and Language Disorders in Children
Credits:
4.00
Research, diagnosis, and therapy procedures as applied to
articulation and language disorders.
COMM 635 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits:
3.00
Introduction to the profession of speech-language pathology;
review of issues related to scope of practice; professional
ethics, certification/licensure, and current challenges
facing the profession. Discussion of employment
opportunities for speech-language pathologists.
COMM 660 - Special Problems
Credits:
2.00 to 8.00
Individual or group projects to enrich or expand theoretical
knowledge and to afford an opportunity for applied
experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prereq: permission and arrangement with faculty.
COMM 704 - Basic Audiology
Credits:
4.00
Normal hearing process and pathologies of the auditory
system. Hearing screening, pure-tone testing, and speech
audiometry. Prereq: COMM 521 or permission.
COMM 705 - Introduction to Auditory Perception and Aural Rehabilitation
Credits:
4.00
Research, testing, and clinical procedures of auditory
perception, applied to the communicatively impaired.
Prereq: COMM 704; permission.
COMM 723 - Observation Skills in Speech-Language Pathology
Credits:
2.00
Guided observation experiences familiarize students with the
clinical process; develop systematic observation skills;
fulfill observation requirement of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Writing
intensive.
COMM 733 - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credits:
4.00
Emphasis on the advanced linguistic principles of American
Sign Language including idioms slang and its place in the
communication pattern of the deaf. Improvement of speed and
accuracy in receptive and expressive skills for
communicating with the deaf. Educational and vocational
problems associated with deafness. Prereq: COMM 533 or its
equivalent; juniors and seniors only.
COMM 777 - Speech and Hearing Science
Credits:
4.00
Physical, acoustical, and perceptual correlates of normal
speech production and audition. Includes theoretical models
with the generation, transmission, detection, and analysis
of speech signals.
COMM 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 8.00
Individual or group projects involving directed study of an
area of communication disorders which students wish to
explore in greater depth than is covered in the required
curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prereq: permission.