COSD-262 : Speech & Hearing Science
Treats acoustic phonetics and the relation of acoustics to articulatory description of sounds; also introduction to psychophysics.
Comm Science and Disorders
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COSD-362 : Intro to Fluency & Voice
Introduction of disorders of voice and stuttering with an overview of diagnosis and therapeutic management.
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Credits 3COSD-468 : Aural Rehabilitation
Analyzes the impact of hearing loss on communication and its effect on speech perception training.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 361 and COSD 367.
COSD-469 : Teaching Methods
Presents clinical methodologies of speech and language problems with emphasis on public schools.
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Credits 3COSD-531 : Clinical Practicum I
Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 465.
COSD-532 : Clinical Practicum II
Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 465.
COSD-533 : Clinical Practicum III
Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology.
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Credits 4Prerequisites
COSD 465.
COSD-534 : Clinical Practicum IV
Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 465.
COSD-535 : Clinical Practicum V
Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 465.
COSD-559 : School Age Language Disorders
Traces the theory, assessment and management of language disorders in school aged children
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Credits 3COSD-560 : Early Intervention
Examines the nature, assessment, and management of language disorders from infancy through preschool.
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Credits 2COSD-561 : Neurogenic Language Disorders
Examination of the structures and functions of the nervous system, including the normal and abnormal processes.
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Credits 3COSD-563 : Phonological Disturbances
Includes the theory, assessment, and management of articulation/and phonological disorders.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 362.
COSD-564 : Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Basic theory and use of technology of alternative communication systems for non-speaking populations.
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Credits 2COSD-566 : Language & Literacy
Theoretical issues and research in language and literacy acquisition and impact on reading disabilities.
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Credits 2COSD-567 : Neurogenic Speech Disorders
Analysis of speech and language problems resulting from neuropathology, with emphasis on examination and management.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 263 and COSD 561.
COSD-570 : Dysphagia
General overview of the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders with procedures for diagnosis and treatment in adults and children.
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Credits 2COSD-571 : Voice Disorders
Analysis of the theoretical framework undergirding normal and pathological vocal behavior, with emphasis on examination and management.
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COSD-573 : Stuttering
Includes the theories, assessment, and management of stuttering and related disorders.
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COSD-577 : Differential Diagnosis
Theoretical and practical application of diagnostic procedures for assessment of communication disorders.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 467.
COSD-586 : Private Practice & Admin
Administration of the private practice in audiology and speech pathology.
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Credits 3COSD-594 : Research II
Preparation of a written paper utilizing journalistic style.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 591.
COSD-608 : Applied Sociolinguistics
Application of sociolinguistic data and theory to the resolution of practical problems and issues.
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Credits 3COSD-611 : Praxis Review
Provides the necessary skills and attitudes needed for successful performance on the Praxis certification examination.
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Credits 1COSD-691 : Research I
Introduction to research methodologies regarding communication problems.
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Credits 3COSD-701 : Experimental Research
Involves basic research methods and procedures and critical analysis of selected research documents.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 590.
COSD-702 : Research Design
Presents basic research designs in communications, including statistical and computer procedures for analyzing data.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
COSD 701.
COSD-703 : Advanced Seminar in Research
Examines experimental research paradigms currently used in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
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Credits 3COSD-708 : Topical Seminar in Child Language
Review and analysis of issues and research on language acquisition in children.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
HUCO 609 or equivalent.
COSD-709 : Contemporary Issues & Policies
Examines new legislation and policies, the expanding scope of the field, as well as changing practices and new innovations in service delivery.
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Credits 3COSD-710 : Topical Sem in Lang Disabilities
Analysis of contemporary data and theories relative to etiology, examination, and management of learning disabilities.
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Credits 3COSD-718 : Grant Writing
Prepares students to submit research and training grants to federal government and other funding agencies.
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Credits 1COSD-723 : Topical Readings in Comm Disorders Scientific Writing
Issues and research on cultural/linguistic variation with emphasis on identifying and treating communication disorders.
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Credits 1COSD-756 : Neuro & Cognitive Foundations
Examination of the neurological bases of communication, with special reference to auditory, proprioceptive, symbolic, and cognitive functions.
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Credits 3COSD-781 : Social and Professional Ethics
Provides the moral reasoning and foundation for ethical behavior in personal and professional practice.
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Credits 1COSD-783 : Dissertation Writing
Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation.
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Credits 1Prerequisites
Successful completion of doctoral qualifying examination and admission to candidacy.
COSD-794 : Research Practicum
Activities related to active research under supervision by a faculty member. Two 1-credit courses are required for the doctoral qualifying examination.
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Credits 1COSD-795 : Research Practicum
Continuation of COSD-794. Activities related to active research under supervision by a faculty member. Two 1-credit courses are required for the doctoral qualifying examination.
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Credits 1COSD-796 : Dissertation
Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation, taken only as needed.
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Credits 12Prerequisites
COSD 795, COSD 796, COSD 797, and COSD 798. Please see the note on p. 577 for additional information.