Communicative Sciences and Disorders Certificate

Minor - Commun Sci & Disorders

College of ED & Human Sciences

Catalog Year: 2016-2017

Degree Specific Credits: 18

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Core Courses

Rule: Students must complete the following courses

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Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 12 Total Credits Required

Minor electives

Rule: Choose at least 6 upper division credits from the list

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Show Description 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. 
 3 Credits
Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description 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.
 3 Credits
Show Description CSD 491 - Special Topics
(R-6) Offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
 1 To 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 6 Total Credits Required