Course List

The courses described below will be offered via on-line technology for students enrolled in the DLVE-SLP program. DLVE-SLP courses must be taken in the sequence offered with their cohort. The course timeline indicated is tentative and subject to change.

Introduction to Research in CSD - SUMMER
CSD500
Focuses on both basic and applied research interpretation.

Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology of Speech & Language - SUMMER
CSD604
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with an emphasis on speech and language behavior. Comprehensive examination of the neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic substrate for cognition and communication.

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Physiological & Acoustical Phonetics - FALL
CSD605
Respiratory, phonatory, resonatory and articulatory components of speech output are considered. Theoretical models of speech production and reception are discussed.

Autism and Early Intervention: Combined Course - FALL
CSD528 and CSD530
Autism: Focus on demographics of autism spectrum disorders, historical and contemporary diagnostic and treatment procedures, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in interdisciplinary programs.

Early Intervention: Introduction to early intervention programs and approaches for infants and toddlers with emphasis on the role of the speech-language pathologist in team intervention.

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Advanced Children’s Language Disorders - SPRING
CSD640
Comprehensive study of children’s pragmatic, semantic and syntactic impairments. Emphasis is placed upon etiologies, evaluation and habilitation procedures.

Advanced Study of Phonological Disorders - SPRING
CSD623
Articulatory phonetics, phonological processes and co-articulation are considered. Emphasis is given to analysis of phonological delays/disorders and specific procedures of remediation.

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Evaluation & Treatment of Swallowing Disorders & Pediatric Dysphagia: Combined course - SUMMER
CSD544 and CSD625
Current research and clinical management will be presented of individuals showing difficulties in feeding orally and aspirating. Normal physiology of deglutition and the multidisciplinary approach toward the management of dysphagia will be emphasized.

Neuromotor Speech Disorders -SUMMER
CSD560
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the theoretical and clinical aspects in the areas of dysarthria and apraxia. Similarities and differences of the speech impairments in these disorders will be demonstrated and applied to diagnosis and treatment.

Summer Speech Practicum & Clinical Module- SUMMER
CSD583
Speech-language pathology practicum. This particular practicum course must be completed as part of the total 10 credits in practicum courses.

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Language Disorders in Adults & Aging & Communications: combined course - FALL
CSD641 and CSD527
Language Disorders in Adults:. Theoretical comparative aspects and clinical management of aphasia in adults are emphasized. Communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage are also considered.

Aging & Communication: A study of the processes underlying normal aging and the potential effects of senescence on communication abilities. Emphasis is placed on the speech, language, and cognitive therapeutic interventions relative to geriatric care.

Communication Disorders of TBI - FALL
CSD522
An overview of the role of speech-language pathology in the interdisciplinary management of cognitive-communicative deficits associated with traumatic brain injury.

Intern Speech Practicum- FALL
CSD582
Speech-language pathology practicum. This practicum course must be completed as part of the total 10 credits in practicum courses. Satisfactory completion of the course requires participation in professional development activities as outlined in the course syllabus, in addition to clinical practicum.

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Processes & Disorders of Speech Fluency - SPRING
CSD632
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of stuttering for children and adults are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on differentiating incipient stuttering from normal disfluencies.

Intern Speech Practicum-SPRING
CSD581
Speech-language pathology practicum. This particular practicum course must be completed as part of the total 10 credits in practicum courses

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Voice Disorders - SUMMER
CSD656
The study of laryngeal functions and disorders. In-depth study of acoustic and physiologic parameters of the vocal mechanism. Emphasis is given to the diagnosis and management of vocal pathologies.

Disorders of Speech Resonance - SUMMER
CSD651
The study of cleft palate and other orofacial abnormalities and their associated speech disorders. Advanced study in the diagnosis and management of cleft palate speech will be provided.

Extern Speech Practicum-SUMMER
CSD682
Supervised speech-language pathology practicum. This practicum course must be completed as part of the total 10 credits in practicum courses. Length and frequency of clinical experience determined by CAC and the director of clinical education in accordance with student’s clinical needs.

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Aural Rehabilitation - FALL
CSD515
This course focuses on the impact of hearing loss on human communication across the lifespan. Aural habilitation and rehabilitation procedures common to the 20th century are compared with today’s trends and with projected advances expected for the 21st century.

Extern Speech Practicum-FALL
CSD683
Supervised speech-language pathology practicum. This practicum course must be completed as part of the total 10 credits in practicum courses. Length and frequency of clinical experience determined by CAC and the director of clinical education in accordance with student’s clinical needs.

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Augmentative Communication - SPRING  
CSD529
Assessment and intervention strategies for the speechless population will be presented. Students will participate in demonstrations of alternative communication systems. An interdisciplinary team approach to (re)habilitation will be studied.