This course introduces students to the profession of audiology and provides an overview of auditory function and the basic principles of audiologic assessment. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

In this course students will study the effects of hearing loss on perceptual, cognitive, communicative, educational, occupational, social, and emotional aspects of life for all age ranges. Students will be able to identify common intervention techniques and build proficiency in the application of assessment tools, and developing recommendations for rehabilitation for infants through adults. Prerequisite: CDS 310. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides a brief review of the anatomy and acoustics relevant to the production of speech and perception of sound. Students will then learn the scientific principles driving the processes of respiration, phonation, articulation, and sound perception. This course explores many scientific concepts and theories that explain how humans produce and perceive speech. Clinical measures and imaging techniques of respiration, phonation, articulation, hearing, and brain function will be covered. Clinical application of concepts and theories will be covered heavily. Prerequisites: CDS 230 and 240. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This is a comprehensive course that will prepare students for clinical practicum courses and, ultimately, clinical practice. Students will learn the entire clinical practice, including taking and giving referrals, taking case histories, assessing/treating patients, and writing documentation. Students will also learn coding and billing for private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Navigating ethical issues, protecting PHI, maintaining licensure, establishing professional networks, and managing a caseload will also be covered. Prerequisite: CDS 250. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

The course will cover the nature, theories, etiology, assessment and management of fluency disorders from preschool children through adults. Students will also be introduced to etiologies, assessment and management of neurogenic dysfluency. Students will be introduced to application of various assessment and treatment strategies with clients across the age span and across settings. Prerequisite: CDS 240. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is designed to provide undergraduate students an introduction to language disorders in young and school-age children. Students learn the basic principles of language assessment and intervention, and then survey the unique presentations and treatments for various sub-groups of children with language impairment. Among the sub-groups covered are children with SLI, ID, ASD, and reading and writing disabilities. Prerequisite: CDS 250. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is designed to give students a basic foundation in the substrates of articulation and phonology. Students will initially learn foundational material, such as the anatomy/physiology of articulation, characteristics of the speech sounds of English and normal acquisition of speech production skills in childhood. Students will learn about various aspects of articulation and phonological disorders, such as variables that are associated with the disorders, the role of dialects, and the differences between the different kinds of speech production disorders. Students will learn about the different methods of assessment for the disorders and gain familiarity with selected assessments. Prerequisite: CDS 230. (3 units; Spring)

This is an introductory level course designed to acquaint students with the basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and related communication disorders. Students will learn the etiologies, symptoms and treatment methods for the aphasias, RHD, apraxia, dysarthria, TBI and dementias. Effective counseling methods for this population of patients and their families will also be covered. Prerequisite: CDS 240. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course will begin with a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. Students will then learn about underlying conditions that cause structural communication disorders including but not limited to vocal fold pathology and craniofacial disorders. Students will be introduced to assessment and management of the speech, voice and resonance disorders that occur in structural communication disorders. Prerequisite: CDS 240. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides an introduction to clinical research design with statistical analysis. The emphasis will be on the student designing her or his practical research project by the end of the semester. Content would include developing the research question, choosing the (1) study design, (2) study subjects, (3) measurements (independent and dependent variables), data management (including designing the data collection form) and statistical analysis (including sample size estimation and power), ethical issues, implementation, and publication of results. Prerequisites: STA 144, and Junior or Senior status. (3 units; As offered & OPS)

This course will teach advanced topics in specialized communication disorders areas such as articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects, social aspects, and communication modalities. The specific topic will be announced each semester offered. Course may be repeated four times with a change in topic. Prerequisites: CDS 101 and 230. (3 units; As offered)

The course has a three-fold objective: 1) to provide of 126 hours of supervised undergraduate clinical practicum; 2) to provide students with understanding of the scope of roles and responsibilities, laws and regulations, ethics, and other related issues of employment as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; 3) to self-review and assess their attainment of professional experience in the College of Health Science. Prerequisites: CDS 340, 410, 420, and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course describes how the cognitive processes of thought, perception, attention, and problem-solving develop in infants and young children. Students will have the opportunity to explore the value of active learning in the development of knowledge, the specific ways in which children construct knowledge, and the theoretical models that support cognitive development at home and in school. (3 units; Fall & OPS)

Students will reflect on current trends and research in early intervention, including instructional content and practice for young children with disabilities. Students will apply and synthesize knowledge of early childhood intervention practice and research through analysis of videotapes and case studies as well as field work experiences. (3 units; Fall & OPS)

Students will examine theories of learning as they apply in special education, particularly as they apply to behavior management in young children with disabilities. Principles of applied behavior analysis will be used in a case study. (3 units; Spring & OPS)

Students will investigate how issues of culture affect beliefs and relationships among professionals and families with young children including children with disabilities and how multiple perspectives can affect child outcomes. Students will choose an area of interest to investigate using problem-based learning and present the result of their research to class members. (3 units; Fall & OPS)

The nature, determinants, adjustments, and problems of persons who have cognitive gifts and talents, cognitive delays, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and who have emotional or behavior disorders will be studied in conjunction with appropriate educational interventions in the mainstream classroom and other settings. The course will acquaint students with (a) characteristics and needs of children with disabilities that affect learning, (b) methods of assessing disabilities, (c) components of the Individual Education Program (IEP), (d) instructional strategies and material, (e) positive behavior support, (f) special needs of families of learners with disabilities, (g) agencies and professional supporting learners with disabilities, and (h) legislation, including Public Law 94-142, IDEA (Part B and Part H), the American Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), as well as subsequent amendments relevant to special education. Ten hours of fieldwork is required. A certificate of clearance is required prior to engaging in fieldwork. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)