Jun 26, 2024  
Fall 2021 Catalog 
    
Fall 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Communication

  
  • 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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Spring Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    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 on the Main Campus:
    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 on the Main Campus:
    Spring Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Spring Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Spring Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Occasionally

    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 on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    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 be repeated with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    As Needed

    1-3 cr. 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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (Y2, II)

    11 cr.

  
  • CSD 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y1, Y2, II)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 797 - Workshop


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

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (SUM)

    6-15 cr.

  
  • CSD 799 - Thesis


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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 on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y1, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 853 - Lab: Hearing Assessment


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

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y1, I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 855 - Lab: Electroacoustics and Instrument Calibration


    Description:
    Laboratory experience in electroacoustics and instrument calibration.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (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:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y3, II) (A - alternate years with 864)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 866 - Amplification Systems II


    Description:
    Strategies for fitting hearing aids including selection and recommendation, use of prescription gain formulas and verification of gain. Geriatric and pediatric hearing aid fitting and ethical issues. Basic techniques in determining patient satisfaction with hearing aids.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y2, II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CSD 867 - School Methods for Audiologists


    Description:
    Designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensing requirements for audiologists. Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention of hearing related disorders to the public school setting.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y3, II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CSD 891 - Clerkship in Audiology


    Description:
    Introductory practicum. Acquisition of beginning skills in screening and diagnostic audiology and management of hearing loss. Training in use of audiometric instruments and software, patient interactions and reporting procedures.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y1, I, II)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 892 - Clerkship in Audiology


    Description:
    Second year practicum. Physiologic assessment of vestibular, peripheral and central auditory systems to develop skills to assess hearing and implement treatment plans across ages.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y2, I, II, SUM)

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 893 - Clerkship in Audiology


    Description:
    Third year practicum. Practice skills in settings outside of university clinics. Develop all skills beyond introductory stage to perform assessments and treatment with less supervision.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y3, I, II)

    1-4 cr.

  
  • CSD 894 - Externship in Audiology


    Description:
    Final practicum. Continued development of skills to assess hearing and implement treatment plans across all ages. Develop skills to mastery level to perform competently with minimum supervision.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    1-4 cr.

  
  • CSD 899 - Capstone Project


    Description:
    Independent work on capstone project.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y3, Y4, I, II, SUM)

    2-3 cr.

  
  • CSD 921 - Problems in Audiology


    Description:
    Causes, nature and rehabilitation implications of specific hearing impairments.

    Prerequisites:
    Department Consent

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    (Y2, Y3, Y4, I, II, SUM)

    1-3 cr.


Community and Organizational Leadership

  
  • COL 700 - Collaborative Leadership in Community Development


    Description:
    Examine the meaning of community, importance of community organizations in making positive changes and explore collaborative leadership competencies. May not earn credit in both FN 700  and COLS 700.

    3 cr.

  
  • COL 710 - Organization and Program Management


    Description:
    Examine theoretical and practical aspects of leading and managing organizations and programs. Theories of leadership and organizational behavior, and organizational change on macro (organizational) and micro (program) levels will also be covered. Management topics include communication, marketing, supervision, accounting and finance, strategic planning and ethics. In-depth investigation of various human and community programs and resources.

    3 cr.

  
  • COL 720 - Outcome Based Program Evaluation


    Description:
    Designed to enhance the community health practitioner’s awareness of the importance of using outcome measures to guide the development and assess the effectiveness of interventions and programs. May not earn credit in both FN 720  and COLS 720.

    3 cr.

  
  • COL 730 - Best Practices in Program Development


    Description:
    Overview of research and issues concerning the application and use of research-based information in the development of programming for children, youth, individuals, and families. May not earn credit in both FN 730  and COL 730.

    3 cr.

  
  • COL 740 - Grants and Funding for Small Projects


    Description:
    Basic grant writing, understanding of agency and foundation granting, use of campus, agency and foundation grant funding sources and resources.

    Prerequisites:
    COL 720  and/or COL 730  may be taken concurrently with COL 740  

    3 cr.

  
  • COL 750 - Field Work


    Description:
    Professional experience in an organization, agency, and/or institution related to your career goals.

    1-8 cr.

  
  • COL 751 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COL 752 - Readings


    Description:
    Independent reading and review of current literature; written reports.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COL 755 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate human development topic. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-3 cr.

  
  • COL 791 - Project Development


    Description:
    In-depth examination and creative application of research, theory, and best practice of sustainable community development to a specific need in a community. Applied research and place-based field study. Develop a project plan in collaboration with community stakeholders. Present project plan to class and community stakeholders. May not earn credit in both COL 791 and FN 791 .

    Prerequisites:
    All of the following: COL 700 , either COL 720  or FN 720 , either COL 730  or FN 730  

    2-3 cr.

  
  • COL 792 - Project Evaluation


    Description:
    Implement and evaluate a community development project plan. Critical analysis and class discussion of process and outcome measures. Prepare and present professional report of findings and recommendations to class and community stakeholders. May not earn credit in both COL 792 and FN 792 .

    Prerequisites:
    Either COL 791  or FN 791  

    2-3 cr.

  
  • COL 798 - Graduate Project


    Description:
    Practical project dealing with a specific problem in an academic area, employment or community setting, culminating in a defense and paper. If you are completing a project option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of COL 798 each semester you’re working on your project. Credits vary. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

    1-6 cr.

  
  • COL 799 - Thesis


    Description:
    Research project dealing with a specific problem in an academic area and culminating in a thesis. If you are completing a research option for your degree, enroll in at least one credit of COL 799 each semester you’re working on your thesis. Credits vary. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

    1-6 cr.


Comparative Literature

  
  • CMLT 102 - Masterpieces of the Western World


    Description:
    Comparative study of themes and literary traditions in literature of the Western World from Milton to Mann.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: HU
    Associate: HC

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    3 cr.

  
  • CMLT 235 - Non-Western Folklore


    Description:
    Introduction to folkloristics and folklore in selected Non-Western cultures.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: GA

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    3 cr.

  
  • CMLT 243 - Spanish American Literature in Translation


    Description:
    Selected readings. Subtitle will indicate focus. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    3 cr.

  
  • CMLT 350 - Special Problems


    Description:
    Special focus on one of the following: a non-English writer; a comparative study of two writers; a literary group or genre; the relationship between literature and other arts; a recurrent theme in literature. A subtitle indicating the focus will be added each time the course is offered.

    General Education Designation(s):
    Bachelor: HU

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    No Longer Offered

    3 cr.


Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 101 - Introduction to Computing


    Description:
    Survey hardware, software, computing applications, Internet, current issues in technology, social implications of computing, campus computing environment.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall Only

    2 cr.

  
  • CIS 102 - Practicum in Computing


    Description:
    Subtitle added for each section offered. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
    Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed

    1 cr.

  
  • CIS 120 - Data Structures and Algorithms


    Description:
    Introduction to fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms that proceed from them. Includes recursion, underlying philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental data structures, basics of algorithmic analysis. Coding and testing of representative algorithms.

    Prerequisites:
    Both CNMT 110  and MATH 209  (or concurrent registration)

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    4 cr.

  
  • CIS 210 - Database Design and Implementation


    Description:
    Analyze and design databases to support computer-based information systems. Develop and program relational database management systems using SQL.

    Prerequisites:
    CIS 120  (or concurrent registration); CNMT 110  for Data Analytics Majors

    Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
    Fall and Spring

    4 cr.

 

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