May 09, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Communication

  
  • COMM 334 - Writing for Public Relations


    Description:
    Training in writing press releases, newsletters, brochures, and other public relations tools.

    Prerequisites:
    Both MSTU 221  and COMM 230 ,  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 336 - Communication and Promotional Strategies


    Description:
    Basic principles of promotion as they apply to various areas of communication especially relationship of promotion to print and electronic media.

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 338 - Topics in Public Relations


    Description:
    Focused exploration of principles and practices of public relations in different contexts. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as COMM 538 .

    Prerequisites:
    COMM 230  

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 345 - Small Group Communication


    Description:
    Study communication theories, practices, and skills used in group/team process. Available for graduate credit as COMM 545 .

    Prerequisites:
    COMM 180  

    General Education Designation(s):
    AAS: HC

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 385 - Interpersonal Communication Laboratory


    Description:
    Interpersonal communication processes such as nonverbal communication or communication strategies. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as COMM 585 .

    Prerequisites:
    COMM 180  or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 387 - Interviewing


    Description:
    Introduction to and application of interviewing skills and strategies.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 388 - Topics in Workplace Communication


    Description:
    ed exploration of principles and practices associated with communication in the contemporary workplace. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as COMM 588 .

    Prerequisites:
    COMM 180  

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 390 - Seminar


    Description:
    Study and discuss new development, special problem, or area of interest in the field of communication. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as COMM 590 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing

    General Education Designation(s):
    GE: OC

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 391 - Persuasion


    Description:
    Advanced instruction and skill-development in persuasive communication. Focus upon recognizing, analyzing, and producing persuasive messages. Available for graduate credit as COMM 591 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 393 - Political Campaigns


    Description:
    Theoretical foundations of political communication, political behavior, and public opinion. Focus upon planning, collecting, and interpreting polling data. Available for graduate credit as COMM 593 .

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 394 - Business and Professional Communication


    Description:
    Development of advanced skills in written and oral communication, with emphasis on audience analysis, critical thinking, and professionalism.

    Prerequisites:
    COMM 101  and junior standing

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 395 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate communication topic. May repeat for credit with different subtitle. Available for graduate credit as COMM 595 .

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COMM 396 - Communication and Gender


    Description:
    Study communication behaviors as they affect and are affected by gender. Available for graduate credit as COMM 596 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: USD

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 399 - Practicum in Professional Communication


    Description:
    Preparation and implementation of a recruitment action plan for the Professional Communication major.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to Professional Communication major and senior standing

    1 cr.

  
  • COMM 430 - Professional Communication Capstone


    Description:
    Complete a project that integrates knowledge, skills, and experience in the major. Demonstrate readiness to transition to the professional world.

    Prerequisites:
    Senior standing

    3 cr. pass/fail

  
  • COMM 480 - Internship in Professional Communication


    Description:
    Supervised field experience with a cooperating agency in fields related to communication; evaluation reports from agency supervisor; mid-semester and culminating paper. May apply 12 cr max to graduation and 3 cr max to major.

    Prerequisites:
    Approved Professional Communication Major with junior or senior status, and Internship Director Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-12 cr. pass/fail

  
  • COMM 485 - Externship in Professional Communication - London


    Description:
    Part-time foreign placement through UW-Stevens Point International Programs in a communication focused externship. 3 cr max apply to major.

    Prerequisites:
    2.75 GPA in Professional Communication Major, senior standing, and interview with the head of the School of Communication Arts or designee

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    6 cr.

  
  • COMM 499 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass communication majors and minors may arrange for independent study with consent of division head. May apply 3 cr max to major.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COMM 538 - Topics in Public Relations


    Description:
    Focused exploration of principles and practices of public relations in different contexts. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 338 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 545 - Small Group Communication


    Description:
    Study communication theories, practices, and skills used in group/team process. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 345 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 588 - Topics in Workplace Communication


    Description:
    Focused exploration of principles and practices associated with communication in the contemporary workplace. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 388 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 590 - Seminar


    Description:
    Study and discuss new development, special problem, or area of interest in the field of communication. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 390 .

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 591 - Persuasion


    Description:
    Advanced instruction and skill-development in persuasive communication. Focus upon recognizing, analyzing, and producing persuasive messages. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 391 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 593 - Political Campaigns


    Description:
    Theoretical foundations of political communication, political behavior, and public opinion. Focus upon planning, collecting, and interpreting polling data. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 393 .

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 595 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate communication topic. May be repeated for credit with different subtitle. Available for undergraduate credit as COMM 395 .

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COMM 780 - Project Credit


    Description:
    If you are completing a project option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of 780 each semester you are working on your project.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COMM 790 - Seminar


    Description:
    In-depth study of a specific area of importance to communication scholars. Subtitle will designate area.

    3 cr.

  
  • COMM 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COMM 797 - Colloquium


    Description:
    Presentation/discussion of current research within the profession by our faculty and students. Meets periodically throughout the semester.

    1 cr.

  
  • COMM 799 - Thesis Credit


    Description:
    If you are completing a thesis option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of COMM 799 each semester you are working on your thesis.

    1-6 cr.


Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 108 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Description:
    Overview of normal speech, language, and hearing processes; survey of disorders of communication and the profession of communication sciences and disorders.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 260 - Phonetics


    Description:
    Analysis of speech production using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Review phonetic principles as foundation for understanding normal speech production and speech differences with application of these principles to speech-language pathology and audiology.

    Prerequisites:
    Sophomore standing and Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 264 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language


    Description:
    Functional anatomy and physiology of articulatory, phonatory, respiratory and central and peripheral nervous systems for human communication; embryological derivation of the orofacial complex.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 266 - Normal Language Development


    Description:
    Introduction to normal language development in children from birth through school age with focus on processes of cognitive support for language learning, a functional model of language, and language differences in young children. Oral and written assignments address discipline-specific communication skills.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 267 - Normal Development Lab


    Description:
    Prepracticum experience to become familiar with typical language behavior of preschool children.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 266  (or concurrent registration), Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 342 - Basic American Sign Language


    Description:
    Understanding of Deaf culture and the history and development of American Sign Language (ASL), with practice in basic ASL communication.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 345 - Phonological and Articulation Development and Disorders


    Description:
    Normal acquisition of articulation and phonology. Review of underlying processes of normal articulation and phonology as a foundation for understanding basic theories and principles used to diagnose and treat children with articulation and phonological disorders.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent and CSD 260  

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 351 - Audiometry


    Description:
    Nature and measurement of hearing; audiometric procedures and review of specialized tests. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    4 cr.

  
  • CSD 352 - Audiologic Rehabilitation


    Description:
    Basic orientation to the fundamentals of Audiologic Rehabilitation of the pediatric through geriatric populations.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 360 - Methods in Communication Disorders


    Description:
    Principles of assessment and intervention methods for clinical management; interviewing techniques, overview of practice settings and specialties; practice in writing and editing clinical diagnostic and therapy reports. Additional professional writing such as insurance appeals and justification of services will also be addressed. Oral and written assignments address discipline-specific communication skills.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 266 , CSD 345 , and CSD 366  (or concurrent registration)

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 366 - Language Impairments in Young Children


    Description:
    Functional approaches to management of language impaired children between birth and five years of age, including cultural differences.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 457 - Introduction to Hearing and Speech Science


    Description:
    Measurement of sound; application of acoustic principles to human hearing; anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism; introduction to psychoacoustics. Acoustic and physiologic elements of speech production and perception.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 260 , CSD 264 , CSD 345 , CSD 351 ; or Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 490 - Senior Seminar


    Description:
    Study speech-language pathology and audiology topics in seminar format. Content will vary.

    Prerequisites:
    Senior standing and Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 495 - Clinical Practicum


    Description:
    Clinical management of clients with articulation and language disorders including clinical report writing. Oral and written assignments address discipline-specific communication skills.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 360  or Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 499 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upper-class communication sciences and disorders majors may arrange for independent study. May apply a maximum of 3 credits toward major. May repeat with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    Credit based on scope of project This course is offered Pass/Fail

  
  • CSD 700 - Professional Issues and Portfolio Development for Speech-Language Pathology Externs


    Description:
    Discuss pertinent issues related to the school externship experience, completion of the professional portfolio.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in either CSD 795  or CSD 798  

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 710 - Research Methods and Critical Thinking in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Description:
    Become a knowledgeable consumer of research in the area of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Learn to evaluate research literature and integrate theory into a framework of critical thinking based on the principles of Evidence-Based Practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 723 - Fluency Disorders


    Description:
    Research related to causes, onset, development, and maintenance of stuttering and other speech fluency disorders. Assessment and treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    2cr.

  
  • CSD 724 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders


    Description:
    Examine developmental and acquired dysarthria, and acquired apraxia of speech in the following areas: neurologic etiology; differential diagnosis; assessment, and treatment.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 735 - Language Disorders: School Age and Adolescents


    Description:
    Impact of language-based disorder and effect on literacy development and academic success. Includes information processing, memory, word finding, nonliteral language, problem-solving abilities using various assessments and curriculum-based intervention techniques that facilitate academic and social development.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 738 - Early Intervention


    Description:
    Identification, assessment, program planning and intervention procedures for families of infants and toddlers with or at-risk for disabilities. Biological and environmental risk factors, management, and role of interdisciplinary teams in prevention and early intervention.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 740 - Aphasia and Age-related Changes


    Description:
    Examine the acquired language impairment aphasia, its impact on a person’s daily life, as well as methods and techniques for assessment and intervention. Communication and aging issues are also discussed.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 741 - Cognitive-Communication Disorders


    Description:
    Examine the cognitive-communication disorders resulting from right hemisphere damage, traumatic brain injuries, and degenerative conditions such as dementia.

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 742 - Autism Spectrum Disorders


    Description:
    Assessment and intervention approaches based on current theoretical perspectives of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Focus on different methods of enhancing communication and socialization abilities of this population.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 745 - Advanced Study in Phonological Disorders


    Description:
    Review contemporary issues related to articulation, phonology, and childhood apraxia of speech. Assessment and treatment strategies for clinically and culturally diverse children.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 746 - Dysphagia


    Description:
    Normal swallowing function as a foundation for exploring contemporary issues in the clinical and instrumental assessment of swallowing disorders in infants, children and adults. Management procedures for swallowing disorders across the lifespan emphasizing multidisciplinary aspects of treatment.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 763 - Aural Rehabilitation and Habilitation


    Description:
    Counseling and intervention programs and techniques for re/habilitating communication skills of children and adults with hearing loss.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, SUM)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 765 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication


    Description:
    A lifespan approach to assess, intervene, and manage individuals who are nonspeaking because of developmental, motor, or acquired disabilities; determine and develop different communication opportunities supported by a multimodal communication approach incorporating both low and high technological approaches. Lab experiences include various voice output systems and different assistive technology computer software.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 773 - Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology


    Description:
    Explore theories and philosophical orientations to the practice of counseling in daily interactions with people with communication disorders. Practical applications for variety of needs in different settings. Scope of practice within the profession.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 775 - Medical Settings


    Description:
    Evaluate and manage persons with communication disorders within medical setting. Consider various medical settings, ethics, functional goals, and documentation (billing, reporting, etc.).

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, SUM)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 776 - School Methods


    Description:
    Apply assessment and intervention skills to preK-12 public school contexts. Educational organization, legal mandates, certification/licensure, curriculum-relevant goals, collaborative roles, current professional issues.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 784 - Disorders of Phonation


    Description:
    Current trends in classification, differential diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and prevention of vocal dysfunction and resonance disorders across the lifespan. Also atypical phonation disorders, causes of laryngeal cancer, medical management of malignant tumors of the larynx, rehabilitation of laryngectomees.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 785 - Supplemental Externship in Speech-Language Pathology


    Description:
    Supplemental full-time externship during summer session in a medical setting. Extern in a medical setting after completing a school externship.

    6 cr.

  
  • CSD 786 - Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders


    Description:
    Embryological development and anatomy/physiology of the facial and oral structures. Etiology of clefts and craniofacial anomalies. Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of speech and language skills, including articulation, receptive/expressive language, resonance, voice, and feeding issues.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 790 - Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders


    Description:
    Content varies. Seminar format to study topics associated with speech-language pathology and audiology.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (SUM)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 791 - Graduate Practicum I


    Description:
    Evaluate and manage persons with communicative disorders in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and selected off-campus facilities.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    1-2 cr.

  
  • CSD 792 - Graduate Practicum II


    Description:
    Evaluate and manage persons with communicative disorders in the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and selected off-campus facilities.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    2-4 cr.

  
  • CSD 793 - Graduate Practicum III


    Description:
    Evaluate and manage persons with communicative disorders in the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and selected off-campus facilities.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, SUM)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 794 - Graduate Practicum IV


    Description:
    Evaluate and manage persons with communicative disorders in the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and selected off-campus facilities.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2-4 cr.

  
  • CSD 795 - Externship in Speech-Language Pathology


    Description:
    Full-time, one semester externship taking place in either a school setting (if you’ve completed DPI requirements) or in a medical setting.

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, II)

    11 cr.

  
  • CSD 796 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, Y2, II)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 797 - Workshop


    Description:
    Individual and/or group projects that expand the graduate program course content. May repeat for credit with different content.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, Y2, II)

    1-6 cr.

  
  • CSD 798 - Externship for Practicing Clinicians


    Description:
    Externship for practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists with Master of Science or Arts degree in communication disorders holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and who wish to complete the clinical requirements established by the Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction for certification. Consists of a minimum of 6 weeks in an educational setting.

    Prerequisites:
    Academic requirements for DPI license and permission of Academic Programs Committee

    Typically Offered:
    (SUM)

    6-15 cr.

  
  • CSD 799 - Thesis


    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    2-6 cr.

  
  • CSD 806 - Professional Issues: Medical Setting


    Description:
    Evaluation and management of persons with communication disorders within a medical setting. Various medical settings, ethics, functional goals, documentation (e.g. billing, reporting, etc.).

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, SUM)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 832 - Pediatric Audiology


    Description:
    Study of normal physical, social, cognitive, speech and language and auditory development in children; causes and effects of childhood hearing loss; hearing screening and principles of early intervention; behavioral and objective assessment of hearing in children.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 858  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 833 - Occupational Audiology


    Description:
    Principles and issues regarding effects of noise on people; federal and state regulation of workplace noise; and practical aspects of hearing conservation for those exposed to occupational noise, non-occupational noise or both.

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, SUM)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 834 - Counseling in Audiology


    Description:
    Roles of counseling in rehabilitative process, ethical obligations of counselors. Develop awareness and skill to build trusting relationship, convey diagnostic information, inform and empower patient/consumer as to their rights and community resources, and respond to way hearing loss impacts the person’s social/economic life.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 856  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y3, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 835 - Research Methods


    Description:
    Critical analysis of research in speech-language pathology and audiology including theoretical support, research design, statistical levels of measurement, methods of reporting research results, and drawing conclusions from results. You may pursue personal research interests.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 854  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 836 - Pediatric Habilitation and Rehabilitation


    Description:
    Principles and techniques of intervention with hearing impaired children. Select and fit amplification. Effect of hearing impairment on speech perception, production and language. Communication and educational options. Re/habilitation of communication skills.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 856 , CSD 832 , and CSD 863  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y3, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 837 - Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies I


    Description:
    Survey most common peripheral auditory system pathologies and their presentation in the auditory evaluation.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 856 , and CSD 858  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 845 - Human Balance System: Structure, Assessment, Rehabilitation


    Description:
    Human balance function with emphasis on vestibular system including neurophysiology, testing and rehabilitation. Clinical experience performing electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) examination and analyzing results. Familiarity with rotational and posturography tests and various treatment techniques.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 852 , CSD 860 , CSD 862 , and concurrent registration in CSD 846  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 846 - Lab: Human Balance System


    Description:
    Training to perform and analyze results of electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) examinations, and practice canalith repositioning maneuver. Observe administration of rotational and posturography tests.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 837 , CSD 862 , and concurrent registration in CSD 845  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 849 - Geriatric Diagnostics and Rehabilitation


    Description:
    Basic theories of aging, anatomical and physiological effects of aging on auditory and balance systems and resulting communication difficulties. Diagnostic and rehabilitative challenges working with elderly patients.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 837  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 850 - Hearing Science I: Basic Physical, Physiological and Psychological Acoustics


    Description:
    Anatomy and physiology of human auditory system; emphasis on peripheral system. Basic concepts in psycho-acoustics with reference to normal and pathological auditory systems.

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 851 - Hearing Science II: Advanced Topics in Hearing and Balance


    Description:
    Advanced terminology, concepts, theories and experimental procedures related to psychophysics, anatomy and physiology of auditory and vestibular systems. Central mechanisms of hearing and balance and role they play in psychophysical phenomena.

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 852 - Hearing Assessment


    Description:
    Diagnostic audiology including bases, purpose, rationale and procedures for tests of auditory function. Examine available evidence as bases for test selections and realizing objectives of diagnostic evaluation.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in CSD 853  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 853 - Lab: Hearing Assessment


    Description:
    Lab experience focusing on performance of basic audiology tests.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in CSD 852  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 854 - Electroacoustics and Instrument Calibration


    Description:
    Review physical concepts of acoustics and electronics underpinning the practice of audiology, as well as formally adopted standards for calibrating clinical environments, instruments, and procedures.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in CSD 855  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 855 - Lab: Electroacoustics and Instrument Calibration


    Description:
    Laboratory experience in electroacoustics and instrument calibration.

    Prerequisites:
    Concurrent registration in CSD 854  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 856 - Amplification Systems I


    Description:
    Components and electro-acoustic characteristics of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Approaches for selecting devices and verifying their fitting.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 853 , and concurrent registration in CSD 857  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 857 - Lab: Amplification Systems I


    Description:
    Test, fit and repair hearing aids; perform basic hearing aid tests and repairs; proper cerumen removal and ear impression techniques; use appropriate strategies in fitting. Electroacoustic evaluation and use of probe microphone measures in hearing aid fitting.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 853 , and concurrent registration in CSD 856  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 858 - Physiological Assessment of Auditory System I


    Description:
    Concepts and procedures in physiological assessment of auditory system with otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses. Clinical applications and case studies integrate these recordings with behavioral assessment of auditory system.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and concurrent registration in CSD 859  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 859 - Lab: Physiological Assessment of Auditory System I


    Description:
    Laboratory experience in procedures and interpretation of physiological assessment of auditory system emphasizing otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 853 , and concurrent registration in CSD 858  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y1, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 860 - Physiological Assessment of Auditory System II


    Description:
    Advanced study of physiological measures audiologists use in threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300 and MMN. Introduction to evaluation of balance system.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 853 , CSD 858 , CSD 859 , and concurrent registration in CSD 861  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 861 - Lab: Physiological Assessment of Auditory System II


    Description:
    Laboratory experience in objective measures audiologists use for threshold and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long latency auditory evoked potentials, P300 and MMN. Demonstrations, projects and case studies.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 853 , and concurrent registration in CSD 860  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 862 - Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies II


    Description:
    Major disorders of auditory and vestibular systems; differential diagnosis of disorders of endorgan and neural system and multisystem disorders. Causal factors, treatment and prognosis. Lectures and student presentations focus on case studies.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 858 , and CSD 837  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y2, I)

    3 cr.

  
  • CSD 863 - Implantable Auditory Prostheses


    Description:
    Audiological management of severe to profound hearing loss using implantable auditory prostheses. Cochlear implants, introduction to auditory brainstem implant.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , CSD 832 , and CSD 856  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y3, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 864 - Auditory Processing Disorders


    Description:
    Review auditory processing and language disorders of school age children and adolescents. Description of disorders, assessment techniques, intervention strategies.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 832  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y3, II) (A - alternate years with 865)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 865 - Practice Management


    Description:
    Nonprofit and for-profit practice models. Organizational structure, legal and tax implications, financial performance, policies and practices of personnel management, marketing strategies, risk management, professional ethics.

    Prerequisites:
    CSD 850 , CSD 851 , CSD 852 , and CSD 832  

    Typically Offered:
    (Y3, II) (A - alternate years with 864)

    2 cr.

 

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