| 150.
Introduction to Communication Disorders
(Formerly offered as COMS 150.) Either semester. Three credits.
Introduction to normal communicative processes and to disorders of communication.
CA 2. CA 4. |
| 201. Speech Science
(Formerly offered as COMS 201.) First semester. Three credits. Three
class periods. Max
Acoustic, anatomical, neurological and physiological principles fundamental
to the understanding of voice and speech production. |
| 202. Speech and
Language Acquisition
Both semesters. Three credits. Grela, Johnson
How children learn their first language; the effects of language on
their thinking and behavior. |
| 202W. Speech
and Language Acquisition
Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or
250. |
| 204.
Methods and Issues in Child Language Research
(Formerly offered as COMS 204.) Second semester. Three credits. Two
class periods, and child observations and individual conferences by arrangement.
Prerequisite: CDIS 202. Open only with consent of instructor.
Critical discussion of recent research in child language, and supervised
individual research projects. |
| 241. Sign
Language: Theory and Practice
(Formerly offered as COMS 241.) Second semester. Three credits.
Information about the history, structure and use of sign languages,
and instruction in the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed
English. |
| 242. Directed Observations
(Formerly offered as COMS 242.) Second semester. One credit.
Directed observations of speech-language pathology and audiology diagnostic
and treatment procedures. How such procedures change with various etiologies. |
| 244.
Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders
(Formerly offered as COMS 244.) First semester. Three credits.
Prerequisites: CDIS 201 and 202.
Coelho
Acquired and developmental neurogenic communication disorders.
Brain mechanisms that underlie speech and language and their disorders. |
| 244W.
Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Prerequisites: CDIS 201 and 202;
ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or
250. |
| 247. Introduction
to Phonetic Principles
(Formerly offered as COMS 247.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
CDIS
201.
The analysis of speech through the application of phonetic theory. |
| 248. Introduction to
Audiology
(Formerly offered as COMS 248.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
CDIS
250. Moncrieff
An introduction to the nature, causation, assessment and management
of hearing impairment and the principles and techniques of public school
conservation programs. |
| 249. Introduction
to Aural Rehabilitation
(Formerly offered as COMS 249.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
CDIS
248. Cienkowski
An introduction to the effects of hearing impairment on communication.
Communication strategies for adults and children with impaired hearing
are discussed. |
| 249W. Introduction
to Aural Rehabilitation
Prerequisite:
CDIS 248; ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or
250. |
| 250. Audition
(Formerly offered as COMS 250.) First semester. Three credits. Musiek
The response to acoustic stimuli including methodology and instrumentation. |
| 251.
Introduction to Articulation, Voice, and Fluency Disorders
(Formerly offered as COMS 251.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisites:
CDIS
201, 202, and 247.
Gilbert, Max
Communication problems resulting from disorders of speech, voice, and
fluency. Assessment and management strategies in settings including public
schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. |
| 253.
Introduction to Language Pathology in Children
(Formerly offered as COMS 253.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:
CDIS
202. Grela
Development, measurement, and function of language in children. Emphasis
on child language disorders and their causes. Introduction to assessment
and management strategies in settings including public schools and private
clinics. |
| 293. Foreign Study
(Formerly offered as COMS 293.) Either or both semesters. Credits and
hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Department
Head required, normally granted prior to the student's departure. May count
toward the major with consent of the advisor.
Special topics taken in foreign study program. |
| 296W. Senior Thesis
(Formerly offered as COMS 296W.) Either semester. Credits and hours
by arrangement. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or
250. Open only
with consent of instructor.
Preparation of a thesis and its presentation to the department. |