Communicative Sciences and Disorders B.A.
Bachelor of Arts - Commun Sci & Disorders
College of ED & Human Sciences
Catalog Year: 2015-2016
Degree Specific Credits: 67
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Lower Core Courses
Rule: All courses listed are required
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CSD 110 - The Field of CSD
Offered autumn. Introduction to the scientific study of human communication and its disorders and to the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Overview of biological systems of speech, language, and hearing and the nature and treatment of communication disorders.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 210 - Speech & Lang Devel
Offered autumn. Sophomore standing or greater. Topics include typical speech and language development, phonology, semantic, morphological, syntax, and pragmatics, along with individual differences, second language acquisition and literacy.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 221N - Fundamentals of Acoustics
Offered spring. Provides students with a basic and working knowledge of acoustics and the physics of sound. Provides the basis for measurement and description of speech stimuli. Direct application to Speech Hearing and Language intervention as well as application into communicative sciences.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 222 - Intro to Audiology
Offered autumn. Introduction to principles of acoustics as a basis for understanding hearing assessment. Development of ability to interpret audiograms as well as the results from a hearing evaluation. Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic immittance and reflex testing. Hearing screening procedures are also included.
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3 Credits |
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LING 270S - Intro to Ling
Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the field of modern linguistics and to the nature of language. Emphasis on the ways different cultures develop symbol systems for representing meaning.
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3 Credits |
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PSYX 100S - Intro to Psychology
Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S.
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4 Credits |
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PSYX 120 - Research Methods I
Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Experimental and other quantitative methods employed in the scientific study of behavior.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 22 Total Credits Required | |
Upper Core Courses
Rule: All courses listed are required
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BIOH 330 - Anat & Phys Speech Mech
Offered autumn. Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms including the anatomical orientation and embryological development, the breathing mechanism, structures of phonation, articulators, audition and the nervous system.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 320 - Phono Devel & Phonetics
Offered autumn. Junior standing or higher. Exploration of the sounds and sound structure of American English and some of its dialects. Introduction to the theory and practice of phonetic and phonological analysis and trained in the transcription of speech into the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 345 - Dev. Speech & Lng Dis
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 320. Nature of developmental speech and language disorders and basic understanding of principles underlying assessment and treatment of these disorders.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 365 - Acq. Speech & Lang Dis.
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210. Identification, assessment, and intervention for a variety acquired speech and language disorders. Other topics include secondary conditions, potential psychosocial and educational concerns, multicultural considerations, and family roles.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 405 - The Clinical Process
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 222, CSD 320, CSD 340, CSD 360. The underlying principles of clinical methods and practice including: the observation of human behavior and clinical processes, assessment of communication differences, clinical management of these differences, delays and disorders, behavior, interviewing/counseling, lesson planning, and writing skills.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 411 - Neuroanatomy & Physiology
Offered spring. Prereq.,BIOH 330. Focused study on the anatomy of the nervous system and how the nervous system supports behaviors inherent to communication. Students will be introduced to anatomical terms, structures, and functions. Clinical implications will be discussed as well.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 420 - Speech Science
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 222, CSD 320, BIOH 330. Physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication, theoretical framework for speech science, and principles of acoustics applied to speech pathology.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 430 - Senior Capstone
Offered autumn. Prereq., senior status. Part one of a two course sequence where the student completes an independent project. Students will prepare a literature review, and ethics application, and a proposal in preparation for a major research project of their design.
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3 Credits |
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CSD 450 - Intro to Aural Rehabilitation
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 222, CSD 340, & CSD 360 or graduate standing. Fundamental skills in speech reading, various types of hearing aids, and the tools necessary to assess and implement auditory training. Management of the client with hearing impairment including psycho-social development and educational intervention. Both children and adults are included.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 27 Total Credits Required | |
Degree Electives
Rule: Must complete the following subcategories
18 Total Credits Required
Biological Science Requirement
Rule: Choose 1 of the listed courses
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BIOB 101N - Discover Biology
Offered every term. Contemporary exploration of the organization and complexity of living organisms and the systems in which they live. The central question of biology--relationship between form and function, acquisition and use of energy, and continuity between generations will be addressed through lectures and laboratory investigations. Credit not allowed toward a major in biology. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and BIOB 160N.
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3 Credits |
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BIOB 160N - Principles of Living Systems
Offered autumn and summer. Unifying principles of biological structure-function relationships at different levels of organization and complexity. Consideration of reproduction, genetics, development, evolution, ecosystems, as well as the inter-relationships of the human species to the rest of life. Students requiring a laboratory should also register for BIOB 161N. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and 160N.
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4 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
Physical Science Requirement
Rule: 1 chemistry or physics course, which must be at the 100-level or above and a minimum of 3 credits
Note: Student may take another approved physical science course.
Statistics Requirement
Rule: Choose 1 of the listed courses
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PSYX 222 - Psychological Statistics
Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 120; M 115, M 162 or 171. Application of statistical techniques to psychological data. Credit not allowed for both PSYX 222 and SOCI 202.
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3 Credits |
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SOCI 202 - Social Statistics
Offered every term. Prereq., or coreq. M 115, Sociology majors only, or consent of instr. Application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to sociological data. Required of all majors.
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3 Credits |
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STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 115 (preferred), or one of M 121, 132, 151, 162 or 171, or ALEKS placement >= 4. Introduction to major ideas of statistical inference. Emphasis is on statistical reasoning and uses of statistics.
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4 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
Psychology Requirement
Rule: Choose 1 of the listed courses
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PSYX 230 - Developmental Psychology
Offered autumn, Spring, Summer. Prereq., PSYX 100S. The study of human physical, cognitive and psychosocial development throughout the life span. Content covers major theories, the influence of genetics, and the environment from a chronological aspect. Appropriate for Social work, Nursing, Addiction Studies, Education, and Psychology.
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3 Credits |
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PSYX 233 - Fund of Psychology of Aging
Offered intermittently. An overview of theories and research findings in the psychology of adulthood and aging.
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3 Credits |
| Minimum Required Grade: C- | 3 Total Credits Required | |
Modern and Classical Language Requirement
Rule: Choose a sequence of 2 semesters
Note: Student must take a sequence (2 semesters) of a modern or classical language.
Suggested Course of Study
| First Year | A | S |
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| CSD 110 The Field of CSD | 3 | - |
| PSYX 100S (PSYC100S) Introduction to Psychology | - | 4 |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math | - | 3 |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| LING 270 Introduction to Linguistics | - | 3 |
| BIOB 101N (BIOL 100N) Discovery Biology or BIOB 160N (BIOL 110N) Principles of Living Systems | 3 | - |
| General Education/Electives | 6 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 15 | 16 |
| Second Year | ||
| BIOH 330 (CSD 330) Anat & Phys Speech Mech | 3 | - |
| CSD 210 Speech & Language Development | 3 | - |
| CSD 221N Foundations of Acoustics | - | 3 |
| CSD 222 Introduction to Audiology | 3 | - |
| PSYX 230S (PSYC 240S) Developmental Psychology or PSCX 233 (PSYC 245) Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging | 3 | - |
| PSYX 120 (PSYC 120) Research Methods I | - | 3 |
| General Education/Electives | 3 | 9 |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics or PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) Psychological Statistics or SOCI 202 (SOC 202) Social Statistics | 4 | - |
| CSD 320 Phonological Development & Phonetics | 3 | - |
| CSD 340 Speech Disorders | - | 3 |
| CSD 360 Language Disorders | - | 3 |
| General Education/Electives (Students must complete 9 total upper-division credits outside of the CSD major) | 9 | 9 |
| Total Credits | 16 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| CSD 405 The Clinical Process | - | 3 |
| CSD 411 Neuroanatomy & Physiology for Communication | - | 3 |
| CSD 420 Speech Science | - | 3 |
| CSD 430 Senior Capstone I | 3 | - |
| CSD 440 Senior Capstone II | - | 3 |
| CSD 450 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation | - | 3 |
| CSD 480 Multicultural Issues in Speech Language and Hearing | 3 | - |
| Electives (Students must complete 9 total upper-division elective credits) | 9 | - |
| Total Credits | 15 | 15 |