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Department of
Communicative Sciences and Disorders

COURSES

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Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

80. Introduction to Human Communication and Disorders (3)
An overview of speech, language and hearing, and disorders of communication; interrelations among audiology, deaf education, and speech-language pathology. (Formerly C D 95)

91. American Sign Language I (3)
Introduction to the appreciation, comprehension, and analysis of a language developed in a visual/gestural mode. American Sign Language, its cultural/historical background, the role it plays in the deaf community, and its growing influence in American mainstream. (Formerly CSD 133)

92. American Sign Language II (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 91. Further appreciation, comprehension, and analysis of the uniqueness of a visual/gestural language, including its cultural/historical background and the role it has played in deaf communities in the United States and throughout the world. G.E. Breadth C2. (Formerly CSD 134)

95. Introduction to Speech and Language Development (3)
Study of normal verbal development; compilation of developmental milestones in speech and language acquisition. (Formerly C D 95)

101. Phonetics of American English (3)
Perceptual and physiological characteristics of American English speech sounds; application of phonetics to the study of normal and abnormal speech patterns and regional dialects. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 101)

102. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Hearing Mechanisms (3)
Anatomic and physiologic bases of the speech and hearing mechanisms. (Lab fee, $15) (Formerly C D 102)

103. Speech and Hearing Science (3)
Physiological acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustic phonetics, and perception of speech. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 103)

105. Disorders of Articulation (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on the assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 105)

106. Analysis of Language Acquisition by Deaf Children (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1. Comparative analysis of the structure of written language of normally developing and deaf children and youth. (Formerly C D 106)

107. Observation in Communicative Sciences and Disorders:
Speech-Language Pathology (1-3; max total 3)

Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105; corequisite: CSD 110. Observation of assessment, treatment, parent counseling, and other clinical services in the University Speech and Hearing Clinic or at other professional settings. (Formerly C D 107)

109. Disorders of Language (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on language disorders in children; description of clinical subgroups; assessment and treatment. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 109)

110. Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 105. Corequisite: CSD 107 (1 unit). Principles and procedures of diagnostic evaluation of communicative disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 110)

114. Education of Exceptional Children (3)
Characteristics of exceptional children; diagnostic and instructional programs; legal and certification issues; observation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 114)

115. Disorders of Fluency and Voice (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Normal and deviant vocal productions; introduction to assessment and treatment principles of analysis, measurement, and management of fluency disorders in children and adults. (Formerly C D 115)

116. Treatment Procedures in Communicative Disorders (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105, 109, or 115. Treatment procedures that apply across disorders of communication; developing client-specific treatment programs. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 116)

122. Communicative Disorders in Multicultural Populations (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105 or 109. Differentiation between speech-language disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Current research in specific diagnosis and remediation techniques for children and adults. Application to case studies.

123. American Sign Language III (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92. Continued study of grammatical structure of the lexicon of American Sign Language. Third semester emphasis on advanced receptive/expressive conversational and cultural skills for communication with deaf children and adults.

124. American Sign Language IV (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 123. Further development of receptive and expressive skills. Exclusive use of American Sign Language in a culturally appropriate and participatory fashion - to converse, narrate, teach, and engage in conversations with deaf children.

128. Observation in Audiology (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 102; priority will be given to seniors; corequisite: CSD 131. Observation of audiologic testing. (Formerly C D 128)

131. Principles of Audiology (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 80, 95,102; priority will be given to seniors; corequisite: CSD 128. Hearing loss and its medical aspects; introduction to hearing conservation; assessment of hearing loss; interpretation of diagnostic test results. (Formerly C D 131)

135. Sign Variations for Classroom Use (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 123. Focus on signing skills and different models/systems of communication used with deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a classroom. (Formerly C D 135)

136. Sign Language Vocabulary for Professionals (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 135. Focus primarily on building extensive specialized vocabularies essential for gaining sign language fluency and conversational competence for professionals working and communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. (Lab fee, $15)

139. Deaf Culture (3)
Experiences faced by deaf people, and their varying degrees of participation in deaf culture/deaf community; social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, and linguistic aspects of deaf culture; historical and current struggles to overcome problems experienced by deaf people in American and international cultures. G.E. Multicultural/International MI. (Formerly C D 139)

141. Education of Deaf Children and Their Parents (3)
Study of deaf children in general, parent education, and various educational programs and services for deaf children and their parents. Emphasis on methods of instruction, education of deaf children, and families. (Formerly C D 141)

161. Instructional Technology with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (3)
Prerequisite: CTET 100. Principles, analysis, assessment techniques, and implementation of instructional technology for teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Includes computer-based approaches for teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Lab fee, $15) (Formerly C D 261; CSD 261)

162. Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106; corequisite: CSD 135. Seminar on techniques to develop speech in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; observation, demonstration, and practice with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth. (Formerly C D 162)

163. ASL and English Acquisition by Deaf Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106, 135, 141. Teaching techniques to develop language in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; construction of English sentences and grammar; comparative studies of various language curricula. (Formerly C D 163)

164. School Subjects for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106, 135, 141; and permission of instructor. The process of teaching academic school subjects to deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; observation and demonstration. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 164)

166. Introduction to Interpreting (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 95 or LING 150; CSD 136 (may be taken concurrently with 166), 139, 141. Study of the theoretical foundations and technical skills needed to interpret in professional settings for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. The roles, responsibilities, and ethics of interpreters providing interpreting services in various professional settings.

168. Observation in Sign Language Studies (2)
Prerequisite: CSD 166. Observation of professionals using sign language in professional settings, such as: artistic, educational, health, legal, medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and social services settings.

169. Sign Language Interpreting I: Voice to Sign (3)
Corequisite: CSD 124. Emphasis on the development of the communication skills necessary for interpreting from spoken English to sign language in professional settings.

170. Sign Language Interpreting II: Sign to Voice (3)
Corequisite: CSD 124. Emphasis on the development of the communication skills necessary for interpreting from sign language to spoken English in professional settings.

171. Professional Writing in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105, 106, or 109. Principles of clinical and scientific writing in communicative disorders; exercises in writing professional and scientific reports. (Formerly C D 171)

172. Neural Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of speech, language, and hearing; clinical implications of neuropathology. (Formerly C D 172)

175. Internship in Interpreting (3)
Corequisites: CSD 169, 170. Interpreting under supervision in professional settings such as: artistic, educational, health, legal, medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and social services settings. CR/NC grading only.

188T. Topics in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (1-3; max total 6)
Special courses offered on various topics not included in the regular curricula in speech, language, and hearing sciences and disorders. (Formerly C D 188T)

190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. (Formerly C D 190)

GRADUATE COURSES

(See Course Numbering System.)


Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

200. Graduate Studies and Research
in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (3)

Prerequisite: statistics (H S 92 or equivalent). Introduction to graduate studies and methods of research in communicative disorders; concepts and methods of science and clinical research designs; graduate level professional and scientific writing skills. (Formerly C D 200)

201. Interviewing and Counseling
in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (3)

Theory and practice in interviewing and counseling clients and families related to specific speech, language and hearing disorders. Techniques for altering and modifying behaviors that affect maximum growth and potential of the client and families. (Formerly C D 201)

202. Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 128, 131. Habilitative and rehabilitative procedures to assist the hearing impaired: amplification, speech-reading, auditory training, speech and language training; psycho-socio-educational issues. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 202)

204. Seminar in Stuttering (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research on stuttering in children and adults; assessment and treatment procedures. (Formerly C D 204)

207. Seminar in Neurogenic Language Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 172. Demography, etiology, and symptomatology of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dementia; medical and communication assessment; treatment and treatment efficacy research. (Formerly C D 207)

209. Speech-Hearing in Public School Environment (1)
Corequisite: CSD 257. Seminar in selecting assessment and remediation procedures for public school children with communicative disorders; demonstration and application of therapeutic procedures; organization and administration of school speech and hearing program. (Formerly C D 209)

210. Seminar in Communicative Disorders with Orofacial Anomalies (3) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Etiology and symptomatology of cleft palate and other orofacial syndromes in children; medical and communication assessment and treatment procedures. (Formerly C D 210)

213. Seminar in Motor Speech Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 102, 172. Etiology and symptomatology of apraxia, and dysarthia; assessment and treatment. (Formerly C D 213)

214. Seminar in Language Disorders of Infants and Children (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 95, 109. Etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and habilitation of language disorders in infants and toddlers. (Formerly C D 214)

215. Phonological and Severe Speech Disorders:
Communication Intervention, Augmentation, and Alternatives (3)

Advanced study in intervention of phonologic and severe speech disorders. The design, selection, and use of augmentative and alternative methods of communication; the populations for which they are appropriate; and issues related to assessment and treatment.

216. Seminar in Voice Disorders (3) Information addressing significant clinical, theoretical, and scientific issues in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of voice disorders in children and adults. Presentation of case studies. Analysis of current research.

220. Seminar in Dysphagia and Traumatic Brain Injury (3)
The assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders and traumatic brain injury. Emphasis on functional treatment outcomes for both disorders.

230. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech and Hearing Therapy (1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 110. Supervised clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communicative disorders; development of treatment programs, parent counseling; referrals; on- and off-campus clinical sites. CR/NC grading only. (Lab fee, $10) (Formerly C D 230)

250. Advanced Clinical Practice: Audiology (1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: CSD 103, 128, 131, graduate standing and permission of instructor. Supervised clinical practice in diagnosis and management of hearing problems. CR/NC grading only. (Lab fee, $10) (Formerly C D 250)

255. Seminar in Assessment of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth examination of psychological, achievement, language, communication, and diagnostic assessment tools and unique administration procedures used with deaf children and youth, including an extensive independent child/youth study and evaluation, shared through discussions, student presentations, and written form.

257. Student Teaching: Speech- Language Pathology (4-9; max total 9) Prerequisites: 5-15 units of CSD 130 or 230, including 150 supervised clinical hours; admission to the credential program; corequisite: CSD 209. Directed observation, participation, and clinical practice (100 hours minimum) under supervision. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly A S 164A; C D 164A; CSD 164A)

258. Student Teaching: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (6-12; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CSD 202, 255, 262, 263, 264. Teaching under supervision in a class for deaf or hard-of-hearing children and youth. Directed observation, participation, and weekly conference with university supervisor. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly C D 164B; CSD 164B)

260. Advanced Clinical Practice: Deaf Education (1-6; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CSD 135, 162, 163, 164. Supervised clinical participation and practice in teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; parent counseling; on- and off-campus clinical sites. CR/NC grading only. (Lab fee, $10) (Formerly C D 260)

262. Seminar in Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 162, 202, permission of instructor. Methods to develop oral communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; demonstration and off-campus practicum. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 262)

263. Seminar in Language for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 163, permission of instructor. Language problems of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; techniques of remediation; use of specialized equipment and development of teaching materials. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly C D 263)

264. Seminar in School Subjects for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 164 and permission of instructor. Special problems and techniques of adapting pre- K-12 school curriculum to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; demonstration and practice. Project required. (Formerly C D 264)

267. Externship in Speech-Language Pathology (1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: 5-15 units of CSD 230 and permission of instructor. Supervised externship in speech-language pathology; diagnosis and management of communicative disorders. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly C D 267)

268. Externship with Deaf Children and Youth (6)
Prerequisites: CSD 202, 255, 258, 262, 263, 264. Supervised externship in a residential school for deaf children and youth. Full time in residence for 8 weeks. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly C D 268)

290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly C D 290)

298. Individual or Group Research Project (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: consent of advisory committee. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A written report on an individual or group research project for the master's degree. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly C D 298)

299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation and submission of a thesis. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly C D 299)

IN-SERVICE COURSE


(See Course Numbering System.)

Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

300T. Selected Topics in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
for Continuing Education (1-3; max total 6)

(Formerly C D 300T)

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