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CMST 6200 - Seminar on Interpersonal and Relational Communication
3 credits
This is a review of advanced theoretical constructs and recent research related to interpersonal communication. Comprehension, critical evaluation, and applications are stressed.
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CMST 6250 - Graduate Internship
1-6 credits
This course entails an advanced internship or cooperative education at a more professional level, with increased complexity, approved by the department and advisor. The internship project and number of credits must be approved by advisor.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CMST 6010 or permission of instructor
Repeatable
Pass/Fail only
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CMST 6300 - Seminar in Community and Cultural Communication
3 credits
This seminar explores the relationship between culture and communication and the implications this relationship has for understanding community building and intercultural relations.
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CMST 6400 - Seminar in Social Influence
3 credits
This course provides students with a solid grounding in theories, principles, and strategies of social influence, persuasion, and argumentation as they relate to everyday life. Students also become conversant with instructional practices for teaching a course on persuasion.
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CMST 6500 - Seminar on Organizing and Advocacy
3 credits
This course explores how individuals and groups collectively organize to create change in communities, organizations, and society.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CMST 6000 or instructor permission
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CMST 6600 - Seminar on Facilitating Change
3 credits
This course explores the barriers to change and the skills needed to facilitate it. The course also focuses on how to put the knowledge of change-related concepts into practice.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CMST 6000 or instructor permission
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CMST 6920 - Directed Study
3 credits
This course consists of directed study projects in communication studies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable
Pass/Fail only
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CMST 6970 - Thesis Research
1-6 credits
This course consists of research for the student’s thesis. It is graded pass/fail.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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COMD 2400 - Orientation and Observation
1 credit
This course introduces students to professional responsibilities and observation of clinical cases.
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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COMD 2600 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
3 credits
This course introduces the nature and characteristics of communication disorders across the lifespan. It explores careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and deaf education. It also introduces students to professional responsibilities and observation of clinical cases.
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COMD 3010 - American Sign Language I (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
4 credits
This fast-paced introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture teaches conversational skills and cultural etiquette necessary to comfortably converse with native users of ASL about various topics. This course covers extensive ASL vocabulary and is taught in ASL, with a no-voice, total immersion approach.
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COMD 3050 - Practicum and Methods in Teaching Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1-3 credits
Students investigate various aspects of teaching methods through field experiences in the classroom, curriculum and effective teaching assessment, observation and reflections, and guest speakers focusing on areas of mathematics and science in the primary grades.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 3080 - American Sign Language Practice
1 credit
This course provides opportunities for practice and continued improvement of receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. It is designed to be taken during semesters when students are not enrolled in a four-credit ASL course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 3085 - ASL Practice II
1 credit
This course provides opportunities for practice and continued improvement of receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language at a more advanced level. This course is designed to help students continue to improve during semesters they are unable to take another ASL course.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
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COMD 3100 - Speech Science
3 credits
This course examines the anatomy, physiology, acoustics, and basic neurology associated with speech, language, and swallowing. It addresses systems involved in respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, and ingestion. Lab exercises may be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 3120 - Management of Speech Sound Disorders
3 credits
Students gain a basic understanding of the developmental disorders of articulation, phonology, and related conditions. This course introduces evaluation and treatment principles, procedures, materials, and activities.
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COMD 3200 - Child Language Development
3 credits
This course addresses the typical development of semantics, syntax, and pragmatics from infancy to adolescence. It includes prelinguistic communication, cognitive correlates, discourse, metalinguistics, bilingual acquisition, and the effects of sociocultural context on acquisition. Students are introduced to language sample analysis.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to one of the following majors:
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education
- Special Education
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COMD 3400 - Hearing Science
3 credits
This course examines anatomy and physiology of the human auditory and balance systems. It addresses acoustics, mechanisms, and perception of sound transmission for human hearing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 3500 - Phonetics and Phonological Development
3 credits
This course addresses the physical characteristics of speech sound production, features of the phonological system, and typical child development of phonology and speech sounds. It includes phonology of languages other than English and teaches transcription with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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COMD 3600 - Language Science (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
This is an advanced analysis of syntax and morphology of the English language. It includes formal grammatical analysis, clinical tools for assessing language development, use in discourse contexts, and application to case studies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 3700 - Basic Audiology
3 credits
Students study the evaluation of hearing for adults and children, including pure tone audiometry, clinical masking, speech audiometry, clinical immittance measures, and screening procedures. Laboratory exercises may be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- COMD 3400 with a C- or better
- Admission into the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 3910 - American Sign Language II
4 credits
Intermediate American Sign Language students learn history and culture of the Deaf community. Students learn in-depth ASL vocabulary including idioms, unique number systems, lexicalized signs, ASL folklore, literature, and poetry associated with Deaf culture. Students are taught in ASL, with a no-voice, total immersion approach.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010 with a grade of B- or better
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COMD 4100 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
1 credit
This course involves a supervised diagnostic and treatment practicum with individuals who have communication disorders.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Department permission
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
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COMD 4200 - Clinical Methods (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Students learn procedures for the assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders, including goal selection, treatment plans, progress reports, norm-referenced and descriptive testing, and test psychometrics. Family, cultural, and interprofessional factors in intervention are addressed.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 4300 - Clinical Experience in Teaching American Sign Language
1 credit
First clinical practicum in teaching American Sign Language. Students observe and assist in teaching various classes of American Sign Language. Designed for students who are preparing to teach American Sign Language in secondary schools.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Secondary Education STEP program, COMD 3010 , COMD 3910 , COMD 4910 and COMD 4920
Corequisite: COMD 4800
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COMD 4400 - Clinical Practicum in Audiology
1-2 credits
Supervised diagnostic and treatment practicum with individuals with hearing loss.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3400 , COMD 3700 , COMD 4200 and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 4450 - Child Communication Disorders
3 credits
Students examine childhood speech-language disorders including phonological disorder, stuttering, primary language disorder, autism, intellectual disability, and learning disability; and consider the effects of organic and social factors on identification and management. Assessment and treatment principles for developmental disorders are introduced.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3200
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COMD 4500 - Adult Communication Disorders
3 credits
Students examine neurogenic and other communication disorders in adults, focusing on etiology and characteristics of disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, degenerative disorders, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, aphasia, voice, and dysphagia. Assessment and treatment principles for acquired disorders are introduced.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- COMD 3100
- Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 4600 - Senior Thesis
1-6 credits
Student-initiated research project under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Satisfactory grade point average, instructor recommendation, and approval of Honors Committee
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 4630 - Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
3 credits
Evaluative and instructional models, processes, and methodologies in the development of speech for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Cross-listed as: COMD 6630 .
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COMD 4750 - Language and Literacy Development and Assessment of Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Preschool
3 credits
Evaluation and development of language and literacy (ASL/English) skills in individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Discussion of current research regarding the development and assessment of emergent literacy skills (ASL/English) and how to foster a literacy-rich environment in preschool settings. Graduate-level course syllabus will be differentiated.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: COMD 6750
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COMD 4760 - Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Family-centered early intervention for infants and young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Identification, testing, hearing aids, communication, auditory, language, and emerging literacy programming, parent and family programs, mentoring.
Cross-listed as: COMD 6760 .
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COMD 4780 - Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness
3 credits
This course leads students to understand how society, political institutions, and education have impacted the Deaf culture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010 with a grade of B- or better
Cross-listed as: COMD 6780
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
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COMD 4800 - Methods of Teaching American Sign Language
3 credits
Designed for students who are preparing to teach American Sign Language in secondary schools. Emphasis on lesson planning, strategies and methods of teaching ASL and classroom management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Education STEP program, COMD 3010 , COMD 3910 , COMD 4910 and COMD 4920
Corequisite: COMD 4300
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COMD 4910 - American Sign Language III (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
4 credits
This Advanced American Sign Language course develops students’ expressive ASL skills. The course covers advanced ASL vocabulary, use of classifiers and non-manual markers, visual-gestural communication, and application of linguistic features of ASL. The course is taught in ASL, with a no-voice, total immersion approach.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3910 with a grade of B- or better
Cross-listed as: COMD 6910
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COMD 4920 - American Sign Language IV
4 credits
In this course, students analyze and explore linguistic concepts of ASL including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, variation and historical change of ASL, and analysis of ASL poetry. The course is taught in ASL, with a no-voice, total immersion approach.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as:
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COMD 5200 - Language Assessment and Intervention for Children Birth to Age Five
3 credits
Students learn language assessment and intervention for children from birth to age five including language sampling and analysis procedures, interpreting formal and informal testing, facilitating language through strategies and corresponding theories, planning clinical management and intervention, and enhancing emergent literacy. This course is available for undergraduate credit only.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
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COMD 5210 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communicative Disorders
3 credits
This course consists of the assessment and remediation of culturally and linguistically diverse clients in communicative disorders. Graduate students taking the course as COMD 6210 must complete different and additional assignments than are required for undergraduate students enrolled in COMD 5210.
Cross-listed as: COMD 6210
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COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication
3 credits
Students examine neurological systems associated with cognition and communication, learning about the implications of the nature and management of disorders in speech-language pathology and audiology. This course provides a foundation for advanced study in cognitive neuroscience and neurogenic communication disorders.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as:
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COMD 5250 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults in Speech Language Pathology
3 credits
Introduction to the diagnostic and treatment methods used for communication disorders associated with the adult population. Discusses specific disorders, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, laryngectomy, stuttering, dysphagia, voice, and foreign accent/dialect. Explores cognitive and social aspects of communication.
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COMD 5330 - Aural Rehabilitation
3 credits
This course explores the ramifications of hearing loss for children and adults. Students learn rehabilitative audiologic techniques and programs to improve communication of both children and adults who have hearing loss. This course is available for undergraduate credit only.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
- COMD 3400
- Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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COMD 5600 - Classroom Teaching Using American Sign Language
3 credits
Emphasizes development and presentation of lesson plans for different grade levels. Focuses on developing students’ abilities in moving from and linking Language 1 (American Sign Language) and Language 2 (the written form of English).
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010 , COMD 3910 , and COMD 4910
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COMD 5610 - Introduction to Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the history of educating children who are deaf and hard of hearing. It presents an overview of techniques, anatomy of the ear, and different philosophical views for teaching people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010 with a grade of C- or better
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
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COMD 5620 - Teaching School Subjects to Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
This course focuses on the academic use of American Sign Language and effective strategies for teaching students who are deaf and hard of hearing across curricular subject areas.
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COMD 5630 - Literacy Methods in Early Childhood Deaf Education
3 credits
Students study early childhood curriculum, methodology, and learning environments specific to deaf and hard-of-hearing children and ASL/literacy development. They examine current issues and engage in hands-on application of research-based methods pertinent to early childhood Bilingual-Bicultural Deaf education programming.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3910
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COMD 5740 - Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
3 credits
Exploration of resources and methods used to teach reading to deaf and hard of hearing children. Discussion of current research regarding the effectiveness of these methods and ideas for improving reading instruction.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- or better in COMD 3910 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: COMD 6740
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COMD 5860 - Interdisciplinary Training in Assistive Technology I
3 credits
Provides interdisciplinary training in assistive technology, focusing on assistive devices related to powered mobility, seating and positioning, computer access, and augmentative and alternative communication.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department
Cross-listed as: COMD 6860 .
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COMD 5870 - Interdisciplinary Training in Assistive Technology II
3 credits
Provides advanced training in assistive technology, focusing on assistive devices related to cognitive, hearing, visual, and dual sensory impairments. Funding issues also addressed.
Cross-listed as: COMD 6870 .
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COMD 5880 - Methods and Procedures in Early Intervention
3 credits
Teaches specific methods and procedures necessary for working in early intervention programs serving families of infants and young children with hearing loss, including assessment procedures, specific home visit delivery procedures, and methods of working with support professionals and team members.
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COMD 5900 - Independent Study
1-6 credits
Selected work individually assigned, handled, and directed. Problems of mutual interest to students and the instructor are investigated and reported.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 5910 - Translation Analysis: ASL and English
3 credits
Students learn the linguistic properties of ASL and English and the theories of the translation process.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
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COMD 5920 - Ethics and Critical Thinking for Interpreters
3 credits
Students study the development of ethics and professional conduct in interpreting and the role of critical thinking.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
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COMD 5930 - Historical & Current Perspectives of Interpreting
3 credits
Students study the development of the interpreting profession and leadership characteristics of interpreters.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
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COMD 5950 - Cooperative Education Experience
1-12 credit
Students gain an educational, self-driven improvement experience in their workplace. Students are expected to meet with the instructor or internship coordinator to determine objectives and credit hours. The employer, student, and instructor will evaluate performance objectives periodically during the course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Pass/Fail only
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COMD 6020 - Language Assessment and Intervention for School-age Children and Adolescents
3 credits
Language assessment and intervention for school-age children and adolescents, including developmental oral and written language deficits, dynamic language assessment, interpreting formal and informal testing, facilitating language through strategies and corresponding theories, planning clinical management and intervention, and linking curriculum-based instruction.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 5200 or equivalent
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COMD 6030 - Disorders of Fluency-Stuttering
3 credits
Provides understanding of theory, nature, etiologies, and principles of diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders related to stuttering and other disorders of fluency.
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COMD 6040 - Communication Disorders Related to Orofacial Anomalies
3 credits
Nature, etiologies, and principles of diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders related to orofacial anomalies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing
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COMD 6050 - Professional Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
2 credits
Lecture, discussion, and guest presenters on various professional practice topics pertaining to speech-language pathology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing
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COMD 6060 - Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology
1-3 credits
Covers professional issues and school-based practices in speech-language pathology.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6100 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
1-4 credits
This course involves a supervised diagnostic and treatment practicum with individuals who have communication disorders.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6120 - Adult Language Disorders
3 credits
Study of neuropathologies of language, cognition, and communication associated with aphasia, traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere syndrome and dementia. Addresses underlying pathology, diagnostic methods, and management of these disorders using evidence-based practice.
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COMD 6130 - Neural Bases of Communication and Motor Speech Disorders
3 credits
Students learn the neurological substrates of speech production and clinical manifestations of acquired motor speech disorders, including dysarthria and apraxia of speech as well as diagnostic methods and management of these disorders using evidence-based practice.
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COMD 6140 - Dysphagia
1-3 credits
Considers the neurological substrates of normal deglutition and clinical manifestation of dysphagia across the lifespan. Addresses diagnostic methods and management of these disorders using evidence-based practice.
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COMD 6150 - Phonological Assessments and Intervention
3 credits
Graduate study of theoretical and clinical issues related to the assessment and intervention of articulation and phonological disorders in children.
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COMD 6200 - Internship in Public Schools-Speech-Language Pathology
1-5 credits
Supervised public school practicum in speech-language pathology.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6210 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communicative Disorders
3 credits
Assessment and remediation of culturally and linguistically diverse clients in communicative disorders. Graduate students taking course as COMD 6210 must complete different and additional assignments than are required for undergraduate students enrolled in COMD 5210 .
Cross-listed as: COMD 5210 .
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COMD 6220 - Severe Communication Impairments
1-3 credits
Study of assessment and treatment strategies for individuals with severe communication impairments, including those requiring augmentative and alternative communication systems.
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COMD 6230 - Introduction to Research in Communicative Disorders
3 credits
Introduction to experimental research designs, including educational research and development, causal-comparative, correlational, and qualitative research. Includes research reviews, research proposals, threats to internal and external validity, and statistical/practical significance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 3010
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COMD 6240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication
3 credits
Students examine neurological systems associated with cognition and communication, learning about the implications of the nature and management of disorders in speech-language pathology and audiology. This course provides a foundation for advanced study in cognitive neuroscience and neurogenic communication disorders.
Cross-listed as:
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COMD 6250 - Birth to Five Language Intervention
3 credits
Students learn assessment and treatment principles and procedures for language and social communication of young children and infants. Topics include clinical management, family-centered services, early intervention teams, and early literacy enhancement, as well as pediatric feeding and swallowing.
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COMD 6300 - Externship in Speech-Language Pathology
1-12 credits
Supervised off-campus practicum in speech-language pathology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6320 - Language Learning and Literacy Acquisition in Children with Hearing Loss
3 credits
Addresses unique process of language learning in children with hearing loss. Explores processes and strategies to facilitate literacy acquisition in these children through an auditory-oral approach.
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COMD 6340 - Auditory Learning and Spoken Language for Children with Hearing Loss
3 credits
Examines developmental processes underpinning audition and spoken language acquisition. Explores specific techniques, strategies, and teaching behaviors for developing listening and spoken language in young children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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COMD 6350 - Early Elementary and Itinerant Support for Children who are DHH using LSL
3 credits
This course will provide theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to support special educators and Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) in providing Listening Speech and Language (LSL) services to children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH) in the general education setting. Emphasis will be placed on developing lesson plans and appropriate goals to optimize language, literacy, math, and general academic achievement.
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COMD 6360 - LSL Preschool Curriculum: Language and Cognition
3 credits
This class focuses on theories, current research, and practical strategies for facilitating cognitive development in children with hearing loss. Students learn that cognition is the foundation for language acquisition and critical thinking skill development. Children need to explore and problem solve using everyday activities to learn to think and then apply that knowledge to language, literacy and academic development.
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COMD 6370 - Educational Audiology
3 credits
Management of deaf and hard of hearing children in the regular schools. Population and individual profiles, evaluation and staffing, models of delivery, integration considerations, remedial and facilitative programming.
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COMD 6400 - Medical Externship in Speech-Language Pathology
1-12 credits
This course is a supervised off-campus practicum in medical settings, generally for adults.
Repeatable for credit
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2022.
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COMD 6430 - Speech Communication and Hearing Loss
3 credits
History of listening and speech programs for the hearing impaired. Hearing aids and FM systems, as well as computer and electronic devices used in supporting the speech of this population. Discussion of cochlear implants, the palatometer, and TranSonic hearing aids.
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COMD 6580 - Family-Centered Practices for Children who are DHH
2 credits
Explores issues, theories, models, research, and practices related to family and professional relationships in early intervention for children with hearing loss. Emphasizes early intervention needs of children with hearing loss who are acquiring spoken language.
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COMD 6600 - Practicum in Early Intervention
1-4 credits
Supervised student practice in early intervention programs for children ages 0-3.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6630 - Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
3 credits
Evaluative and instructional models, processes, and methodologies in the development of speech for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Cross-listed as: COMD 4630 .
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COMD 6640 - Seminar: Issues in Deaf Education
3 credits
Culminating seminar allowing students to synthesize and apply previously learned material about teaching deaf children in the real classroom. Includes reading and discussion of issues and solutions which teachers might face with students, parents, and administrators. Discussion of identity development of teachers of the deaf sensitive to cultural diversity.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or and and and
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COMD 6650 - Strategies for Teaching English Language to Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Practical methods for applying theories of teaching the English language in classrooms where deaf and hard of hearing children are educated.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 4750 /COMD 6750
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COMD 6660 - Introduction to Deaf-blindness
3-5 credits
Covers combined vision and hearing loss, as well as its impact on learning, communication, and overall development. Also explores neurological issues and other senses.
Cross-listed as: SPED 4106 .
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COMD 6670 - Medical Aspects and Assessment of Young Children with Visual Impairments, 0-3
3-5 credits
Examines impact of vision impairment on the development and learning of infants and toddlers; medical aspects of vision loss; tools, materials, and strategies to use in assessing functional vision and overall development; and working with families and intervention teams.
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COMD 6700 - Practicum in Education of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1-3 credits
Supervised diagnostic and remedial casework in education of the deaf and hard of hearing.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6710 - Mainstreaming Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Rationale and procedures used to successfully mainstream children with hearing loss. Also methods of evaluating programs where children with hearing loss are to be placed.
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COMD 6730 - Multiple Disabilities and Syndromes
2 credits
Students obtain a basic understanding of the problems and characteristics of children who have hearing loss and one or more disabling conditions. Teaching strategies are discussed.
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COMD 6740 - Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
3 credits
Exploration of resources and methods used to teach reading to deaf and hard of hearing children. Discussion of current research regarding the effectiveness of these methods and ideas for improving reading instruction.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of B- or better in COMD 3910 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: COMD 5740
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COMD 6750 - Language and Literacy Development and Assessment of Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Preschool
3 credits
Evaluation and development of language and literacy (ASL/English) skills in individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Discussion of current research regarding the development and assessment of emergent literacy skills (ASL/English) and how to foster a literacy-rich environment in preschool settings. Graduate-level course syllabus will be differentiated.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: COMD 4750
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COMD 6760 - Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Family-centered early intervention for infants and young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Identification, testing, hearing aids, communication, auditory, language, and emerging literacy programming, parent and family programs, mentoring.
Cross-listed as: COMD 4760 .
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COMD 6770 - Audiology and Teachers of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1-3 credits
This course focuses on the fields of hearing science and audiology and how information from these disciplines relates to the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
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COMD 6780 - Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness
3 credits
This course leads students to understand how society, political institutions, and education have impacted the Deaf culture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3010 with a grade of B- or better
Cross-listed as: COMD 4780
This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
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COMD 6800 - Student Teaching–Day-School Program
6-12 credits
Full-time student teaching in a day-school program for the deaf.
Repeatable for credit.
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COMD 6810 - Voice, Resonance, and Craniofacial Disorders
1-4 credits
Explores contemporary theory related to the anatomy and physiology of laryngeal and orofacial structures, as well as evidence-based practice in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with voice, resonance, and orofacial anomalies.
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COMD 6820 - Principles of Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3 credits
Application of teaching principles to classrooms for the deaf and hard of hearing. Practicum with children is part of this course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 6640 , COMD 6650 , and instructor permission
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COMD 6830 - Student Teaching-Residential
6-12 credits
Full-time student teaching at a residential school for the deaf. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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COMD 6840 - Children with Combined Vision, Hearing Loss, and Multiple Disabilities
3-5 credits
Designed to teach students how to implement appropriate intervention strategies for infants and young children (ages 0-3) related to communication, cognition, touch, play, self-care, orientation to the environment, etc., and how to help the family learn to communicate with their child.
Prerequisite/Restriction: SPED 4106 or COMD 6660
Cross-listed as: SPED 4107
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COMD 6850 - Seminar in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education
1-3 credits
Research and analysis of selected topics.
Repeatable for credit.
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