Communication Disorders

CDC

050(I)

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Credit hours to be arranged

See Independent Study Program, Section II.

CDC

105

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Three credit hours

An introduction to disorders in the areas of speech, language and hearing. Includes an overview of normal speech, language and hearing development and explanations of causes, characteristics, remediation and prognosis of a wide variety of communication disorders.

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134

SIGN LANGUAGE I

Three credit hours

An introduction to the acquisition and development of fundamental expressive and receptive skills in manual communication. Special emphasis is placed on basic positions, movements and rhythmic aspects of encoding and decoding the language of signs and the American Manual alphabet. A cultural perspective of deafness will be stressed.

CDC

220

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105, or consent of the instructor

Speech and language acquisition theory and stages from birth through adolescence. A variety of methods for analyzing syntax, semantics, pragmatics, morphology and phonology across the stages of development are discussed. Contributions of biological, social, cognitive and environmental factors on the process of language development are discussed. Information on language variation in multicultural populations is presented.

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225

PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105, or consent of the instructor

A theoretical and applied study of the production of speech sounds based on the International Phonetic Alphabet. Standard American dialect is emphasized through practice in broad and narrow phonetic transcription techniques on both normal and disordered speech samples. Phonological theories are examined and applied to normal and disordered speech samples.

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235

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS

One credit hour

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and CDC 220

An introduction to careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. Focusing on the basic skills needed for the management of a clinical caseload (i.e., writing long and short term goals, writing lesson plans, choose appropriate therapy materials, behavior management techniques, charting progress, writing progress reports, etc.). A brief review of diagnostic procedures is discussed. In addition, the student will have an understanding of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association Code of Ethics. Finally, students will be required to have completed their 25 observational hours by the end of this class.

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263

SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Two to four credit hours

The study of current topics of concern within the communication disorders area. May be repeated more than once provided the subject or topic is different. This is an elective course.

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321

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH AND HEARING MECHANISMS

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and CDC 220

The anatomy and physiology of normal speech production and of the hearing mechanism. Including the study of the nervous system, ear, laryngeal, respiratory and orofacial processes.

CDC

334

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (AMESLAN)

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 134

A study of sign language and fingerspelling with emphasis on receptive and expressive message clarity, comprehension of AMESLAN syntax and semantics, and facility in encoding and decoding. Some attention is given to the idiomatic aspects of sign language as used by the deaf population (1400-1500 signs).

CDC

335

CLINICAL PRACTICE

One to three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105, 220, and 235

Students are enrolled in clinical practice for a minimum of three semesters for one credit each semester. Students gain practical application of therapeutic knowledge and techniques in the Baldwin-Wallace Speech Clinic. Students are assigned clinic patients and work on obtaining ASHA clinical hours. Students are required to write and execute daily lesson plans, and write end-of-semester progress reports.

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340

LANGUAGE DISORDERS

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and 220

The nature and characteristics of language disorders in children and adults are discussed. Including the assessment and treatment of disorders of syntax, semantics, morphology and pragmatics in all populations of language disordered children and adults.

CDC

341

SPEECH DISORDERS

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and 220

The nature and characteristics of speech disorders in children and adults are discussed, including the assessment and treatment of disorders in voice, articulation, and fluency/stuttering.

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420

AUDIOLOGY

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and 220

A study of audiology, instrumentation, diagnosis, hearing disorders and basic rehabilitation procedures for hearing impaired populations.

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421

AURAL REHABILITATION

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and 220

A study of the historical aspects of communication intervention with people who are hearing impaired, etiologies related to hearing impairment, incorporating auditory and visual stimuli in communication, language and speech of the hearing impaired, communication methodologies, psychosocial issues related to hearing impairment, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, cochlear implants, and audiologic rehabilitation techniques across the lifespan.

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440

RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: CDC 105 and 220

This course provides an overview of research methodology, design considerations, and the formulation of testable research questions that are central to the study of communication disorders. Ethical issues involved in communication disorders research will also be discussed.

CDC

463

SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Two to four credit hours

The advanced study of current topics of concern within the communication disorders area. May be repeated more than once provided the subject or topic is different. This is an elective course.

CDC

476

CAPSTONE

Two credit hours

Prerequisite: Senior status

Students enrolled in this course will complete a portfolio, in which they are to document their learning, both in and out of the classroom, during their college years. Course must be repeated if grade is below a C.