2020-2021 Undergraduate General Catalog


300

CMDS 372 Voice and Fluency Disorders (W)

This is an introduction to voice and fluency disorders. It includes a survey of literature addressing current assessment and intervention approaches for children and adults, and presents symptoms, etiology, and related factors. Professional writing skills and applications are emphasized.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

CMDS 228

CMDS 376 Language Disorders

Investigation of developmental and acquired language disorders across the age continuum. Emphasis is on birth to age 18. Addresses terminology, etiology, and assessment/intervention strategies suitable for a variety of clients including multicultural populations.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CMDS 201; CMDS 228

CMDS 388 Clinical Practicum

This course will offer students either an on- or off-campus clinical. Students will manage a small case load of clients with a variety of communication disorders or delays. Students will experience all aspects of a clinical caseload including scheduling, planning and implementing interventions, progress notes, progress reports and more. Consent of Instructor; Can take maximum of 2 semesters.

Credits

1-10

CMDS 399 Independent Study

Special topics in all aspects of communication disorders. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.

Credits

1- 4

Prerequisites

Permission of Department Chair