Courses
CSD 5517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team: 1 semester hour.
An introduction to the principles and techniques associated with interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology. Equivalent to DHS 5517, PSYC 5517, SOWK 5517, and NURS 5517.
CSD 5520 Clinical Processes Adult: 3 semester hours.
Diagnostic principles, procedures, tests and clinical examination in the evaluation of speech, language and hearing disorders. Covers norms, reliability and validity. PREREQ: PSYC 4445, CSD 3315, and Statistics and/or approval of instructor.
CSD 5540 Special Topics Workshop: 1-3 semester hours.
Presentation of professionally related topics in workshop format. Meets for a minimum of 16 contact hours per credit with appropriate outside assignments, readings, or papers. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Graded S/U.
CSD 5560 Educational Audiology: 3 semester hours.
Overview of school-based audiology services and the educational audiology model of service provision including working within the public school system, legal issues, and options for providing comprehensive services to children with hearing loss and their families.
CSD 5570 Advanced Topics in Educational Audiology: 3 semester hours.
An in-depth study and application of audiological services for school age students, evaluation of laws pertaining to public school services, exploration of working with families and educational personnel, verification and validation of hearing assistive technology, and creation of evaluation protocols.
CSD 5582 Independent Study: 1-4 semester hours.
Study of problems selected by students and faculty. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. May be graded as A-F or S/U.
CSD 5591 Seminar: 1-4 semester hours.
Reading, preparation, and discussion of reports and projects in all areas of speech and hearing science, speech pathology and audiology. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.
CSD 5598P Professional Education Development: 3 semester hours.
New methods and opportunities to enhance and supplement skills. Subject to the approval of the Dean of the student's college, a maximum of eight credits earned in workshops may be applied toward a degree; students taking the courses only for personal development may choose the 0-credit option; those seeking professional development must choose a for-credit option.
CSD 5599 Experimental Course: 1-6 semester hours.
The content of this course is not described in the catalog. Title and number of credits are announced in the Class Schedule. Experimental courses may be offered no more than three times with the same title and content. May be repeated.
CSD 6600 Principles of Research in Communication Disorders: 2 semester hours.
Methodology including quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and use of evidence-based practice. Use of informational resources to develop a research proposal. PREREQ: Statistics or permission of instructor.
CSD 6601 Remote Clinical Practicum Speech-Language: 1-4 semester hours.
Students, under supervision, gain experience in the diagnosing, staffing, programming, and counseling of cases with speech and language disorders. May be repeated up to 8 credits. A letter grade or pass/fail grade is assigned by the instructor. PREREQ: Approval of Clinic Director.
CSD 6602 Clinical Practicum Speech-Language: 1-4 semester hours.
Graduate-level clinical practicum experience integrating assessment and intervention principles with supervised client experiences. Students will be provided with clinical experiences that deliver evidence-based services across various communication disorders, while developing clinical reasoning, documentation skills, responsiveness, and professional ethics under the supervision and guidance of ASHA-certified faculty. . May be repeated up to 16 credits. PREREQ: Approval of Clinic Director
CSD 6603 Clinical Practicum Audiology: 1-4 semester hours.
Students gain experience in diagnosing, programming, and counseling cases with hearing disorders, and implementing rehabilitation programs for persons with hearing losses. May be repeated for up to 13 credits. PREREQ: Approval of advisor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator. COREQ: CSD 6603L.
CSD 6603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory: 0 semester hours.
Weekly staffing, grand rounds discussion, and professional presentations of new trends in audiology. COREQ: CSD 6603.
CSD 6604 Off Campus Practicum: 1-4 semester hours.
Supervised clinical experience in community settings such as schools, hospitals, private clinics, residential care, or developmental centers. Students provide assessment and intervention under the supervision of an ASHA-certified SLP, demonstrating evidence-based practice, professional communication, and adherence to ethical standards while accruing the required clinical hours. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Approval of Clinic Director.
CSD 6605 Externship in Audiology: 1-8 semester hours.
Eight week off-campus placement that can be split between two summers. Final approval is the responsibility of the clinic director. Each student should obtain a minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experience per eight week externship. May be repeated. Graded S/U. COREQ: CSD 7705L. PREREQ: Clinic Director Approval.
CSD 6606 Externship in Speech Language Pathology: 1-9 semester hours.
Provides Speech-Language Pathology students with advanced, full-time clinical placements in approved settings under ASHA-certified supervision. Students manage caseloads, deliver assessment and intervention, collaborate with teams, and demonstrate independent, evidence- based practice while completing required clinical hours. May be repeated for up to 18 credits. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Completion of academic program.
CSD 6608 Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology 1: 2 semester hours.
Instruction and application of speech and language assessment procedures and intervention strategies across pediatric and adult populations. Assessment topics include: Norm-referenced psychometrics, norm-referenced assessments, criterion-referenced assessments, dynamic assessment, authentic/functional assessments, interpretation/synthesis of assessment findings, and clinical writing. Treatment topics include: Development of goals/objective, lesson plans, and SOAP notes, cueing and treatment hierarchies, data collection, behavioral supports, and caregiver involvement in the therapeutic process. Specific, evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performances are identified in the course syllabus.
CSD 6609 Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology 2: 1 semester hour.
Instruction and application of various assessment procedures and treatment strategies across lower incidence populations and disorders. Topics include: Right hemisphere disorder/cognition, rate of speech, fluency, ethnoculturally diverse populations, voice, resonance, neurodiverse populations, nonverbal and minimally verbal children, and deaf and hard of hearing populations. Specific, evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performance are identified in the course syllabus. PREREQ: CSD 6608
CSD 6611 Advanced Auditory Assessment and Speech Audiometry: 4 semester hours.
Thorough study in the historical and clinical aspects of fundamental audiological procedures such as pure-tone air- and bone-conduction testing, speech audiometry, and masking.
CSD 6612 Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Speech-Language Pathology: 1 semester hour.
This course focuses on evidence-based practice (EBP) in speech-language pathology, emphasizing the critical skills necessary to use the results of literature searches, analyze research articles, and evaluate the strength of evidence. Students will learn to assess research findings, identify key elements of studies, and apply evidence to clinical decision-making. PREREQ: Statistics or permission of instructor.
CSD 6613 Critical Consumers of Evidence-Based Practice: 1 semester hour.
This course prepares graduate students to become active clinical scientists by advancing their skills in searching, appraising, and synthesizing research to guide clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence to complex client cases, ethical dilemmas, and contemporary professional issues in speech-language pathology. PREREQ: CSD 6612 Research and EBP in SLP
CSD 6614 School-age and Adolescent Language Disorders: 3 semester hours.
Advanced methods of assessing and treating language disorders at the school-age and adolescent developmental levels, with a particular focus on the impact of language disorders in educational settings. PREREQ: CSD 6620.
CSD 6615 Advanced Literacy and Written Language Disorders: 2 semester hours.
An examination of language-based literacy development in children with spoken and/or written language disorders, including dyslexia. The course includes consideration of development, disorders, assessment, intervention, and legislation. PREREQ: CSD 6614
CSD 6616 Augmentative and Alternative Communication: 3 semester hours.
Functional approaches to enhancing communication for people with severe disabilities. Includes introduction to electronic communication devices, low technology strategies, empowering clients, and inclusive practices. PREREQ: CSD 6620.
CSD 6618 Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorders: 2 semester hours.
Exploration and application of neurodiversity-affirming practices and functional approaches to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan. Topics include strengths-based interventions, identity-first language, managing challenging behaviors, and understanding diagnostic criteria from the most current DSM manual. Specific, evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performances are identified in the course syllabus.
CSD 6620 Early Language Development and Disorders: 3 semester hours.
Study of language development and disorders in children (0-5 years of age). Includes theories of development and disorders, assessment and intervention of child and environment.
CSD 6621 Aud Rehab and Amplification I: 3 semester hours.
Introduction to practice of audiologic rehabilitative patient care with an emphasis on acoustic hearing aids. Basic instrument design, component, and coupling features of various wearable amplification devices will be included. Assessment of patient candidacy, fitting protocols, and outcome measures.
CSD 6622 Speech Sound Disorders: 2 semester hours.
This course examines the characteristics of speech sound disorders in children, emphasizing evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches. Cultural and linguistic diversity are integrated to support effective clinical practice across populations.
CSD 6623 Pediatric Audiology: 3 semester hours.
Advanced study of hearing disorders and hearing test procedures in children. Topics include development of the auditory mechanism, auditory pathologies, developmental milestones, auditory testing, differential diagnosis, and management.
CSD 6624 Disorders of Swallowing: 3 semester hours.
Assessment and treatment of disorders associated with all stages of swallowing in adults and children. Includes oromyofunctional, oral preparatory, oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal swallowing disorders.
CSD 6625 Advanced Issues in Language Disorders: 3 semester hours.
Critical issues in childhood language disorders including linguistic and cultural diversity, children with neurodivergence, and hearing differences. PREREQ: CSD 6614 or equivalent.
CSD 6626 Introduction to Balance Function Assessment: 1 semester hour.
Introduction to the assessment of the patient with dizziness and/or balance concerns. Emphasis will be on videonystagmography procedures, interpretation of findings, and communication to the referral source.
CSD 6629 Neuropathologies of Speech: 3 semester hours.
This course will examine etiologies, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of dysarthria and apraxia of speech. PREREQ: CSD 4405 or permission of instructor.
CSD 6630 Fluency Disorders in Children and Adults: 2 semester hours.
Advanced study of assessment and treatment for fluency disorders in adults and children. Includes theory, developmental issues, cluttering, and specific treatment for adults and children.
CSD 6631 Immittance/Special Assessment: 3 semester hours.
Study of immittance and other special audiological tests used in site of lesion (differential) diagnostic work ups. Background, rationale, administration, and interpretations of immittance and other special tests will be considered along with the concept of Clinical Decision Analysis (CDA).
CSD 6632 Craniofacial Disorders and Pediatric Feeding: 2 semester hours.
This course explores the assessment and treatment of craniofacial anomalies and pediatric feeding disorders within the scope of speech-language pathology. Topics include embryological development, cleft lip and palate, resonance disorders, and the impact of craniofacial conditions on speech, language, and swallowing. Students will learn evidence-based approaches for evaluating and managing feeding and swallowing difficulties in infants and children, including those with complex medical needs. Clinical considerations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultural competence in service delivery will also be emphasized.
CSD 6633 Introduction to Evoked Potential Audiometry: 3 semester hours.
Introduction to the study of evoked potential audiometry and otoacoustic emissions. Emphasis will be on the physiologic processes and instrumentation.
CSD 6634 Voice Disorders: 2 semester hours.
Study of the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral aspects of voice production. Consideration of voice disorders by the speech-language pathologist. Principles of assessment and treatment. PREREQ or COREQ: CSD 6624.
CSD 6636 Medical/School Practice in Speech Language Pathology: 3 semester hours.
Examines methods and practices specific to medical and school settings. Includes billing procedures, record keeping, referral procedures, ethics, treatment models related to settings, caseload management, Interdisciplinary Education program requirements, legal mandates, collaborative strategies, and inclusive practices. PREREQ: CSD 6614 or CSD 6639 or equivalent.
CSD 6638 Hearing for Speech-Language Pathologists: 1 semester hour.
This course explores the application of evidence-based practices for individuals who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) across the lifespan. Through case-based learning, students will apply foundational knowledge of how hearing impacts speech and language assessment and intervention planning. Emphasis is placed on caregiver communication, complex clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and adapting interventions for individuals with complex medical diagnoses and diverse populations.
CSD 6639 Introduction to Neurogenic Disorders of Language and Cognition: 3 semester hours.
Etiologies, characteristics, assessments, and treatment of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.
CSD 6640 Advanced Neurogenic Language Disorders and Cognition: 2 semester hours.
This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of neural-based progressive and acquired cognitive communication disorders with an emphasis on dementia, traumatic brain injury, and other etiologies that cause cognitive-communication disorders. Students will gain knowledge in identification, assessment, evidence-based interventions, prevention and ethical considerations in cognitive-communication disorders. This course aligns with ASHA certification standards and prepares graduate students for clinical practice in diverse healthcare and community settings.
CSD 6641 Aud Rehab and Amplification II: 3 semester hours.
Continued review of amplification technology focused on advanced signal processing, prescriptive fitting rationales, verification/validation methodologies, and programming software. Patient orientation, programming adjustments, and hearing aid repair will also be covered with experiential learning activities.
CSD 6642 Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology: 1 semester hour.
Explore advanced strategies for integrating cultural competence and humility into clinical practice across diverse populations. Topics include addressing linguistic and cultural correlates of communication disorders, ethical decision-making, bias in assessment, collaboration with interpreters, and family-centered care. Specific evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performances are identified in the course syllabus.
CSD 6643 Aural Rehab and Cochlear Implants: 3 semester hours.
Directed classroom instruction and clinical experience with implantable hearing technologies and with cochlear implants. Current hardware and software and approaches to assessment, fitting, and rehabilitation of implanted adults and children. Lab instruction on current manufacturer devices and software will also be covered in this course.
CSD 6644 Implantable Technologies: 1 semester hour.
Directed classroom instruction and clinical experience with Middle Ear Implants, Acoustic Implants, Bone Anchored Hearing Appliances, Auditory Brainstem Implants, and Vestibular Implants. Current candidacy requirements, assessment procedures, technology, surgery implications, fittings, and rehabilitation for children and adults. There will also be lab opportunities for Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Appliance software, candidacy, and fittings.
CSD 6645 Auditory Anatomy and Physiology: 2 semester hours.
Comprehensive treatment of the anatomy, physiology, and neuroanatomy of the auditory system from the outer ear to the auditory cortex.
CSD 6646 Central Auditory Processing: 2 semester hours.
This course will review the anatomical and neurophysical aspects of auditory processing. The nature and causes of auditory processing disorders in children and adults will be discussed including disorder symptoms, assessment, treatment, clinical management and referrals. The impact of auditory processing disorders on language and learning will be discussed as well as differential diagnosis, the collaborative model, counseling, and advocacy.
CSD 6647 Auditory Physiology of Speech and Non Speech Signals: 2 semester hours.
Continuation of advanced study of the auditory system, including central pathways, auditory perception of speech and non-speech signals, and psychoacoustics, with focus on pitch and loudness phenomenon, masking, and binaural effect. PREREQ: CSD 6645.
CSD 6648 Professional Issues in Speech Language Pathology: 3 semester hours.
Advanced preparation for professional practice in speech-language pathology. Includes study of policies and practices in employment settings, service delivery models, ethics, counseling, and supervision. PREREQ: Two semesters of CSD 6602.
CSD 6650 Thesis: 1-4 semester hours.
Research project under supervision of academic faculty member. May be repeated. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Ability to deal with technical literature, proven writing ability; approval of advisor and instructor.
CSD 6651 Master's Paper: 1-3 semester hours.
Major paper or project synthesizing aspects of a specialized area of speech-language pathology, or audiology. A large component of the paper must reflect the student's own original thinking. May be repeated. Graded S/U.
CSD 6652 Auditory Language Learning: 3 semester hours.
This course examines the development of speech and hearing in children who are hard of hearing or deaf. Focus is placed on how children with hearing impairments differ in their learning of language compared to children with normal hearing. Language strategies for use by professionals serving deaf and hard of hearing children to promote language learning will also be discussed.
CSD 6655 Literacy Development for Children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing: 3 semester hours.
Overview of key aspects of literacy development and how literacy can be impacted by the presence of a
CSD 6656 Clinical Methods in Educational Settings: 1 semester hour.
This graduate-level course provides an in-depth focus on the unique clinical methods, service delivery models, and legal and ethical considerations pertinent to speech-language pathologists working within educational settings. Students explore the diverse needs of school-aged children, emphasizing the SLP's role in the Individualized Education Programs (IEP) process, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and current legislation service delivery. Specific, evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performances are identified in the course syllabus.
CSD 6657 Clinical Methods In Healthcare Settings: 1 semester hour.
This course provides an introduction to clinical practices in speech-language pathology, with a focus on healthcare facilities. Students will explore service delivery models, ethical considerations, and interdisciplinary collaboration while developing skills in assessment, treatment, and counseling. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students to navigate complex clinical environments with professionalism and empathy.
CSD 6658 Clinical Methods in Professional Practice: 1 semester hour.
Advanced approaches to professional practice in speech-language pathology with a focus on CCC-SLP certification requirements, including Praxis exam, state licensing, teacher credentialing, and ethical considerations during professional practice. Additional topics include advocacy, professionalism, and legal issues. Specific, evaluated graduate-level activities and/or performances are identified in the course syllabus. PreReq: CSD 6657: Clinical Methods in Healthcare Settings and CSD 6656: Clinical Methods in Educational Settings.
CSD 6670 Auditory Pathologies: 3 semester hours.
Study and discussion of a wide range of auditory and vestibular pathologies. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the pathology and the corresponding audiometric findings.
CSD 6673 Introduction to Audiology Clinical Processes: 2 semester hours.
The basic study of electronics, sounds, acoustics, instrumentation, calibration and hands-on activities using a wide variety of audiology equipment.
CSD 6675 Hearing Conservation in Noise: 2 semester hours.
Hearing conservation programs from historical and current model perspectives. Additionally, measurement of sound, OSHA and other applicable regulations, and the effects of noise on human hearing will be discussed.
CSD 6677 Foundations of Listening and Spoken Language: 1-3 semester hours.
The impact of universal newborn hearing screening, early fitting of hearing technology (digital hearing aids and/or cochlear implants), and enrollment in comprehensive early intervention programs has created new opportunities for infants and toddlers with hearing loss to learn to listen and talk. In this course, students will learn the developmental processes that are the underpinning for audition and spoken language acquisition. Specific techniques will be demonstrated and explored.
CSD 6677L Foundations of Listening and Spoken Language Clinical Experience: 0 semester hours.
Students gain interprofessional clinical experiences in working with young children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and their families. COREQ: Must be registered with CSD 6677 Foundations of Listening and Spoken Language.
CSD 6680 Counseling in Audiology: 2 semester hours.
Examination of the role of personal adjustment counseling in audiology. Students review counseling theory and the application of counseling techniques to patient interactions.
CSD 6691 Topical Seminar: 1-4 semester hours.
Reading and discussions involving subjects of concern. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
CSD 6691L Pediatric Hearing Seminar Lab: 3 semester hours.
Students gain interprofessional clinical experiences in working with young children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and their families. COREQ: Must be registered with CSD 6691 Seminar In Pediatric Hearing
CSD 6692 Comprehensive Seminar: 1 semester hour.
A guided and systematic review of academic content, knowledge of audiologic systems, testing, materials, diagnosis, and theories. This course concludes with the program's summative examination.
CSD 6693 Hearing Assistive Technology Systems: 1 semester hour.
An examination of Hearing Assistive Technology Systems (HATS) focused on the different types, applications, fitting considerations, and verification/validation measures. Students will gain hands-on experience with a variety of current systems.
CSD 6699 Experimental Course: 1-6 semester hours.
The content of this course is not described in the catalog. Title and number of credits are announced in the Class Schedule. Experimental courses may be offered no more than three times with the same title and content. May be repeated.
CSD 7705 Off Campus Clinical Practicum: 1-4 semester hours.
These externships, referred to as 3rd-year rotations, are for the two semesters of the third year. Students will rotate through one experience every eight weeks or two per semester. Affiliation agreements and placement decisions are arranged by the externship coordinator. May be repeated. Graded S/U. COREQ: CSD 7705L.
CSD 7705L Off Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory: 1 semester hour.
Staffing seminar conducted online with students in clinical experience settings. May be repeated. Graded S/U. PREREQ: CSD 6603.
CSD 7710 Advanced Topics in Aud Rehab: 3 semester hours.
Advanced topics include rehabilitation issues targeting outcome measures and efficacy. Topics of tinnitus and pharmacology along with professional issues will be included. PREREQ: CSD 6621, CSD 6641, and CSD 6643.
CSD 7720 Audiology Practice Management and Dispensing: 3 semester hours.
Ethics and professional issues in various practice settings, including multicultural considerations, licensure, certification, best practice, outcome measures, hearing aid dispensing, liability, malpractice, marketing, and practice/business management. PREREQ: CSD 6641 and CSD 6643.
CSD 7730 Advanced Auditory Evoked Potential Audiometry and Early Identification: 3 semester hours.
Comprehensive discussion of advanced evoked potentials including test protocols, measurement, and interpretation. Topics in early identification of individuals with hearing loss will also be covered. PREREQ: CSD 6633.
CSD 7740 Advanced Vestibular and Balance Function Assessment: 3 semester hours.
Advanced vestibular and balance function assessment including underlying causes of balance disorders, rotary chair, computerized posturography, VEMP, advances in VNG/ENG technology, and collaborative approaches to vestibular rehabilitation. PREREQ: CSD 6633.
CSD 8805 Fourth Year Externship: 1-8 semester hours.
Full time placement designed to provide the student with a breadth and depth of clinical experience equivalent to one year of full-time work (approximately 2,000 hours). Students must enroll for three semesters minimum. Students are responsible for identifying potential sites and working with externship coordinator to arrange affiliation agreements. Final approval is the responsibility of the externship coordinator. May be repeated. Graded S/U. COREQ: CSD 7705L.
CSD 8810 Clinical Project: 1-6 semester hours.
Clinically-based scholarly project completed under the supervision of the audiology faculty. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Graded S/U.
