COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Master’s Courses

COSD 559. School Age Language Disorders. 3 crs. Traces the theory, assessment and management of language disorders in school aged children. Prereqs.: COSD 362 and COSD 561. (Fall)
COSD 560. Early Intervention. 3 crs. Examines the nature, assessment, and management of language disorders from infancy through pre-school. COSD 362 and COSD 561. (Spring)
COSD 561. Neurogenic Language Disorders. 3 crs. Presentation of communication abnormalities resulting from neurological damage, with emphasis on examination and management. Prereq.: CSD1 263. (Fall)
COSD 562. Psychoacoutics. 3 crs. Anatomical and physiological considerations of the normal auditory system and physical characteristics of sound and its processing by the auditory system. (Fall)
COSD 563. Phonological Disturbances. 3 crs. Includes the theory, assessment, and management of articulation and phonological disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Fall)
COSD 564. Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 3 crs. Basic theory and use of technology of alternative communication systems for non-speaking populations. (Spring)
COSD 567. Neurogenic Speech Disorders. 3 crs. Analysis of speech and motor problems resulting from neuropathology, with emphasis on examination and management. Spring semester only. Prereqs.: COSD 263 and COSD 561. (Spring)
COSD 568. Language and Literacy. 2 crs. Theoretical issues and research in language and literacy acquisition and impact on reading disabilities. (Spring)
COSD 569. Medical Speech-Language Pathology. 2 crs. Rehabilitation roles of speech-language pathologists in medical settings including neuroimaging techniques and health care reform. (Fall)
COSD 570. Dysphagia. 2 crs. General overview of the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders with procedures for diagnosis and treatment in adults and children. (Fall)
COSD 571. Voice Disorders. 3 crs. Analysis of the theoretical framework undergirding normal and pathological vocal behavior, with emphasis on examination and management. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Fall)
COSD 573. Stuttering. 3 crs. Includes the theories, assessment, and management of stuttering and related disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Spring)
COSD 576. Hearing Disorders. 3 crs. Normal and pathological aspects of the auditory system including diagnostic, and remediation procedures. Prereq.: COSD 562. (Fall)
COSD 577. Differential Diagnosis. 3 crs. Theoretical and practical application of diagnostic procedures for assessment of communication disorders. Prereq.: COSD 467. (Fall)
COSD 578. Special Populations. 2 crs. Addresses genetic and organic based speech and hearing disorders. (Spring)
COSD 579. Aural Rehabilitation. 3 crs. Analyzes the impact of hearing loss on communication and its effect on speech perception training. Prereqs.: COSD 361 and COSD 367. (Spring)
COSD 580. Clinical Practicum. 3 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 465. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 580T. Clinical Practicum. 3 cr. Remedial instruction in therapeutic and diagnostic methodologies with close supervision. Prereq.: COSD 465, 580. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 581. Clinical Audiology. 3 crs. Examination of otological problems and their audiological manifestations. Prereq.: COSD 367 or permission of instructor. (Fall)
COSD 582. Clinical Practicum V. 1 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 580. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 583. Amplification Systems. 3 crs. Comprehensive study of sound amplification, electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids and auditory trainers, evaluation procedures, counseling and hearing aid orientation and practical considerations for selection and dispensing of hearing aid systems. Prereq.: COSD 581 and 562. (Spring)
COSD 584. Clinical Practicum VI. 1 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 582. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 585. Pediatric/Geriatric Audiology. 3 crs. Discussion of auditory impairments in neonates, school-age children, and geriatric populations. Prereq.: COSD 581. (Spring)
COSD 586. Private Practice and Administration in Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology. 3 crs. Administration of the private practice in audiology and speech pathology. (Fall)
COSD 589. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation and Treatment. 3 crs. Includes evaluation and treatment models, principles and techniques. (Spring).
COSD 591. Research Methods. 3 crs. Introduction to research methodologies regarding communication problems. Prereq.: COSD 590. (Fall)
COSD 592. Thesis. 3 crs. Supervised execution of thesis research. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 593. Thesis. 1 cr. Continuation of Thesis II. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 594. Journal Writing. 3 crs. Preparation of a written paper utilizing journalistic style. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Spring)
COSD 601. Independent Study. 3 crs. Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 602. Independent Study. 1 cr. Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 608. Applied Sociolinguistics. 3 crs. Application of sociolinguistic data and theory to the resolution of practical problems and issues. (Spring)
COSD 609. Administration and Supervision. 1 cr. Overview of professional issues including laws, ethics and management. (Spring)
COSD 611. Praxis Review. I cr. Provides the necessary skills and attitudes needed for successful performance on the Praxis certification examination. (Spring)
COSD 612. 2 crs. Traumatic Brain Injury. Nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereqs.: COSD 561 and COSD7. (Spring)
COSD 680. Differential Audiologic Assessment. 3 crs. Examination of advanced tests, techniques, and procedures (beyond the traditional pure tone and speech threshold tests) used to assess the auditory system from “pinna to cortex.” (Spring)
COSD 681. Electrophysiologic Measures. 3 crs. Principles, theories, and methods of testing the human balance system and brain stem integrity. Prereqs.: COSD 562 and 581. (Spring)

Doctoral Courses

COSD 701. Experimental Research in Communication. 3 crs. Involves basic research methods and procedures and critical analysis of selected research documents. Prereq.: COSD 590. (Fall)
COSD 702. Research Design, Data Collection, and Analysis. 3 crs. Presents basic research designs in communications, including statistical and computer procedures for analyzing data. Spring semester only. Prereq.: COSD 701. (Spring)
COSD 703. Advanced Seminar in Research. 3 crs. Examines advanced experimental research paradigms including single subject research, ethnography and program evaluation. Prereq.: COSD 701, 702. (Fall)
COSD 708. Seminar in Child Language. 3 crs. Review and analysis of issues and research on language acquisition in children. Fall semester only. Prereq.: COSD 609 or equivalent. (Fall)
COSD 757. Seminar in Language and Processing Disorders in Children. 3 crs. Current research on the nature, course, diagnosis and management of language processing disorders in children. Prereqs.: COSD 758 and 575. (Spring of odd years)
COSD 759. Seminar in Linguistic and Cultural Diversity and Communication Disorders. 3 crs. Issues and research on cultural/linguistic variation with emphasis on identifying and treating communication disorders. (Spring)
COSD 762. Seminar in Learning Disabilities. 3 crs. Analysis of contemporary data and theories relative to etiology, examination, and management of learning disabilities. Prereq.: COSD 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 571, 573, and 575. (Spring of odd years)
COSD 764. Seminar in Neurological Mechanisms in Human Communication. 3 crs. Examination of the neurological bases of communication, with special reference to auditory, proprioceptive, symbolic, and cognitive functions. Prereqs.: COSD 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 571, 573, and 575. (Fall)
COSD 768. Seminar in Neuromotor Disorders of Communication. 3 crs. Research on disorders of speech, rhythm, voice, and swallowing secondary to neurological dysfunction. Prereq.: COSD 764. (Spring)
COSD 771. Seminar in Communication Disorders in Aging. 3 crs. Research on normal and pathological conditions associated with aging. Prereq.: COSD 764. (Fall of even years)
COSD 772. Seminar in Communication Disorders Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury. 3 crs. Research on the nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereqs.: COSD 768 and COSD 767. (Fall of even years)
COSD 790. Independent Study (Doctoral). 3 crs. each. Independent program of study with readings of particular interest to the student. Prereq.: Approval of study outline by selected instructor and department chairman. (Fall/ Spring)
COSD 791. Independent Study (Doctoral). 1 cr. each. Independent program of study with readings of particular interest to the student. Prereq.: Approval of study outline by selected instructor and department chairman. (Fall/Spring)
COSD 795 through COSD 798. Dissertation. 3 crs. each. Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation. Prereq.: Successful completion of doctoral qualifying examination and admission to candidacy.
COSD 799. Dissertation. 1 cr. Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation, taken only as needed. Prereqs.: COSD 795, COSD 796, COSD 797, and COSD 798.