300

CDS 310 Speech and Hearing Mechanism

Examines the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Specific focus on the integration of the respiratory, phonatory, supraglottal and hearing systems as they relate to speech production and perception.

3

CDS 316 Speech Science

Study of the interrelationships between acoustic, physiological, and aerodynamic factors influencing voice and speech production, including study of processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and their interrelationships.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 310 and SPA 268 or CDS 310 and CDS 268

CDS 322 Hearing Problems and Tests

Introduction to acoustics, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the auditory system. Study and performance of audiology as applied in clinical environments. Emphasis on theoretical and applied research to differentiate normal from abnormal audition.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 310 or CDS 310

CDS 323 Speech Sounds Disorders and Language Disorders

Assessment and intervention principles and practices appropriate for working with articulation and language problems of children.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 250 or CDS 250

CDS 376 Literacy Development

This course provides an overview of the field of literacy including literacy acquisition processes, theoretical approaches to the acquisition of literacy and the social implications of being ??literate.?? Students will be able to identify cultural, educational, and linguistic issues related to the acquisition of literacy.

3

CDS 390 Designing Surveys

Survey design and methodology will be presented via lectures, discussions, and in-class activities. Topics covered will include initiating a survey, planning the project, designing the sample, composing questions, creating item scales, building questionnaires, self administered surveys, collecting interview data, processing the data, and analyzing survey data. It is expected that students have had an introductory course in statistics, e.g., STAT 200 or STAT 250. Junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor.

3

Prerequisites

STAT 250 or ECON 200 or PSY 200 or SOC 200

CDS 398 Clinical Methods in Evaluation

An introduction to diagnostic methodologies for management of the communicatively impaired. Students will gain knowledge with a variety of published standardized tests with respect to the following areas: appropriate test selection, knowledge of test rationale/content, administration procedures and recording test responses, accurate scoring and interpretation, diagnosis, informal assessment, goal development and report writing. In addition, students will gain knowledge in the referral process and qualification criteria for services.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 250 and SPA 268 and SPA 310 or CDS 250 or CDS 268 or CDS 310

CDS 399 Clinical Methods in Intervention

Students will gain knowledge with a variety of therapy models with respect to various disorder types, settings, and methodologies for management of the communicatively impaired. Course content will include therapy implementation, goal/objective selection, lesson plan writing, charting progress, progress report writing, Individual Education Plan (IEP) writing, behavior management, collaboration, team meetings, and criteria for dismissal.

3

Prerequisites

SPA 398 or CDS 398