Course
Descriptions
Communication
Disorders (CDO)
Course
Schedules
Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department
approved for offering in a distance learning format include:
CDO 643, 721, 744, 754, 756, 762, 763, 764, 772, 782, 783,
785, 853, 863.
CDO 530 Speech and Hearing Problems
of School Children 3(3-0)
Survey for classroom teachers. Recognition and evaluation of
the several types of speech and hearing defects. Not open to
majors in CDO.
CDO 531 Audiologic Rehabilitation
3(3-0)
Habilitative and rehabilitative approaches for limited hearing
children and adults including lip-reading, auditory training,
speech and language development. Clinical observation and
practicum. Prerequisite: CDO 331.
CDO 532 Counseling Issues in
Communication Disorders 1(1-0)
An introduction to counseling techniques for individuals
working in the field of communication disorders. Needs of
individuals with specific communication disorders will be
addressed. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
CDO 537 Special Topics in Communication Disorders 1-9(Spec)
Current topics for each semester listed in the Class Schedule. 3
hours each; maximum credit 9 hours.
CDO 544 Communication Disorders in
the Aged 3(3-0)
Incidence, prevention, assessment, treatment, and impact of
communication disorders associated with laryngeal cancer,
hearing impairment, cerebral vascular accidents (strokes).
Parkinsonism and other neurological impairments are discussed.
CDO 550 Communication Assessment and
Intervention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 3(3-0)
This course examines procedures for assessment of
communication, language, and speech of students with autism
spectrum disorders, and reviews strategies for enhancing
communication and language. Prerequisites: SPE 530, Autism
Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Etiology, and senior
or graduate status; or permission of instructor.
CDO 619 Continuing Registration for
Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed
all program credits but still need to use university resources
to complete their degree requirements.
CDO 621 Emerging Technology in
Speech-Language Pathology 2(2-0)
Study of and practice with emerging multimedia technology
developed for clinical, research, and industrial use in
speech-language pathology. Prerequisites: CPS/BIS 105, CPS/BIS 106,
and CPS/BIS 107 or equivalent course work; and admission to the
graduate program in speech-language pathology or permission of
instructor.
CDO 637 Special Topics in
Communication Disorders 1-9(Spec)
Current topics for each semester listed in the Class Schedule.
Maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisite: admission to the
graduate program in speech-language pathology, or permission
of instructor.
CDO 638 Seminar: Adult and Pediatric
Swallowing and Feeding Disorders 2(2-0)
Study of direct and indirect evaluation and treatment of
swallowing disorders in patients with neuromuscular disorders,
oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal cancer and feeding disorders.
Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in
speech-language pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO
639 Hypopharyngeal Visualization 2(1-2)
Practice in manipulation of instrumentation used in
visualizing hypopharyngeal structures. Assessment of laryngeal
functions for voice and swallowing based on visual images.
CDO 640 Cadaveric Anatomy for
Communication 3(2-2)
The dissection course will cover the anatomy and neuroanatomy
which pertains to the head and neck. In relation to
articulation, phonation, and respiration for speech .
Prerequisites: CDO 355 and admission to the graduate program
in speech-language pathology, or permission of instructor.
CDO 643 Disorders of Hearing 3(3-0)
Disorders resulting from diseases, injury of the ear, and
lesions of the nervous system from the point of view of
audiometric diagnosis. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D.
Program or permission of instructor.
CDO 646 Language and Learning
Disabilities in School-Age Children 3(3-0)
Study of normal disordered language and cognitive processes,
as they relate to teaching school age students with learning
disabilities. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program
in speech-language pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 701 Psycholinguistic and
Neurolinguistic Bases of Language 3(3-0)
Study of psycholinguistic models of language, and
relationships among cognition, neurology, and language in
normal language users. Prerequisites: CDO 440 or equivalent
course work; and admission to the graduate program in
speech-language pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 702 Infant-Toddler Communication:
Assessment and Intervention 2(2-0)
Course reviews normal communication development from birth to
three years, describes high-risk populations, and provides
information for assessing and intervening with infants and
their families. Prerequisites: CDO 130 or equivalent course
work; and admission to the graduate program in speech-language
pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 704 Language Disorders in
Preschool Children 3(3-0)
Course includes identification, assessment of, and
intervention for communication and language delays in
children, with focus on three to five years age group.
Prerequisites: CDO 440 or equivalent course work; and
admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology
or permission of instructor.
CDO 705 Traumatic Brain Injury 2(2-0)
An introduction to traumatic brain injury with emphasis on
medical aspects, behavioral sequelae, and
cognitive-communicative disorders related to closed head
injury. Prerequisites: CDO 335 and CDO 449 or equivalent course
work; and admission to the graduate program in speech-language
pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 711 Craniofacial Disorders 2(2-0)
Study of a variety of craniofacial anomalies including cleft
lip and palate. Topics to include etiology, evaluation, and
treatment from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in
speech-language pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 712 Physiological Phonetics
2(2-0)
Use of basic equipment in physiological analysis of
articulation, phonation, respiration, resonance, and
swallowing. Discussion of relevant research and implications
for clinical work. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate
program in speech-language pathology or permission of
instructor.
CDO 713 Voice Disorders/Laryngectomee
Rehabilitation 3(3-0)
This course covers etiology, types, evaluation, and treatment
of persons with voice disorders and laryngectomees.
Prerequisites: CDO 335 or equivalent course work; and
admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology
or permission of instructor.
CDO 714 Motor Speech Disorders 3(3-0)
Advanced study in the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech
disorders with emphasis on the adult population.
Prerequisites: CDO 335 or CDO 449 or equivalent course work; and
admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology
or permission of instructor.
CDO 717 Aphasia and Related Neurogenic
Disorder 4(4-0)
Study of the nature and causes, theoretical framework,
diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention procedures for aphasia.
Prerequisites: CDO 335, CDO 449 and admission to the graduate program
in speech-language pathology, or permission of instructor.
CDO 720 Anatomy and Physiology
Underlying Neuro-otology 3(3-0)
In-depth study of the anatomy/physiology of the auditory and
vestibular systems. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D.
program or permission of the instructor.
CDO 721 Audiological Aspects of
Pharmacology and Microbiology 3(3-0)
Principles of microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis
important to audiology, antibiotic therapy for ear infections,
common adverse effects, antibiotic resistance, and strategies
that minimize pathogen transmission. Prerequisites: admission
to the Au.D. program or permission of the instructor.
CDO 730 Experimental Studies in
Communication Disorders 3(3-0)
Selection of a research topic: study of designs, scaling
methods, statistics and computer analysis of research in
audiology and speech-language pathology; preparation of a
prospectus; and critical review of research literature in
communication disorders. Prerequisite: admission to the
graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology, or
permission of instructor.
CDO 731 Diagnostic Audiology 3(3-0)
Rationale and application of specialized procedures used in
the assessment of hearing function. Advanced study of
diagnostic methods. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D.
Program or permission of instructor.
CDO 732 Physiological Tests of
Audio-Vestibular Function 3(3-0)
The study of the major electrophysiologic tests utilized in
the audiologic assessment of the auditory and vestibular
systems. Includes the acoustic immittance battery, auditory
brainstem-evoked response testing, and electronystagmography.
Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 734 Acoustic Phonetics 3(3-0)
Basic laboratory equipment used in acoustical research, and
the reading and discussion of significant publications on
phonetics. Prerequisites: CDO 334; and admission to the
graduate program in speech-language pathology or permission of
instructor.
CDO 735 Augmentative and Alternative
Communication 3(3-0)
Assessment and treatment of communications disorders resulting
from multiple deficits originating from neurological,
neuromuscular, sensory, and cognitive disorders. Verbal and
nonverbal management approaches are considered. Prerequisites:
PSY 503, CDO 736, CDO 740, and CDO 746 and admission to the
graduate program in speech-language pathology, or permission
of instructor.
CDO 736 Phonological Disorders in
Children 3(3-0)
Advanced study of the diagnostic and treatment phonological
disorders in children. Prerequisites: CDO 338 or equivalent
course work; and admission to the graduate program in
speech-language pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 739 Seminar: Stuttering 3(3-0)
Overt and covert characteristics of stuttering behavior
including their prevention, etiology, and modification.
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in
speech-language pathology, or permission of instructor.
CDO 740 Neuroanatomy 3(3-0)
Neurology and neuropathology as related to cerebral palsy,
aphasia. Prerequisite: CDO 335 and admission to the graduate
program in speech-language pathology or audiology, or
permission of instructor.
CDO 741 Special Topics in Audiology
1-9(Spec)
Current topics for each semester listed in the Class Schedule.
3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. Program or permission of instructor.
CDO 742 Seminar: Cleft Palate/Voice
Disorders 3(3-0)
Etiology, types, evaluation, and treatment of cleft
palate/voice disorders Prerequisites: CDO 335, CDO 549 and
admission to the graduate program in speech-language
pathology, or permission of instructor.
CDO 743 Audiologic Instrumentation
3(3-0)
Study of theory, instrumentation, and procedures used in
assuring the proper functioning of clinical equipment.
Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D. program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 744 Occupational and
Environmental Hearing Conservation 3(3-0)
Effects of noise as a health hazard especially related to
hearing. Government regulations regarding noise levels in
vocational environments. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D.
Program or permission of instructor.
CDO 749 Clinical Practicum in
Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology 1-15 (Spec)
Experience in clinical practices and applicable documentation
with various types of clinical profiles in different settings
inclusive of educational and medical speech-language
pathology. Up to 15 credits earned in this course will not
count in the variable credit total. Prerequisite: a CDO
graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, at least one graded practicum;
and admission to the graduate program in speech-language
pathology or permission of instructor.
CDO 750 Advanced Hearing Science
3(3-0)
Study of principles and concepts basic to the understanding of
the normal hearing process. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D.
program or permission of instructor.
CDO 751 Speech Audiometry 3(3-0)
Study of topics related to speech audiometry including speech
acoustics, speech perception, threshold and discrimination
measures, and development of assessment stimuli.
Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 752 Amplification for the Hearing
Impaired 3(3-0)
Study of topics related to prosthetic amplification including
electroacoustic characteristics, clinical measures,
relationship of electro-and psycho-acoustic measures and
delivery systems. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D. Program
or permission of instructor.
CDO 753 Rehabilitation and
Educational Considerations in Audiology 3(3-0)
Advanced management and remediation strategies for
hearing-impaired persons. The course also will include
audiological programming in an educational setting.
Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. Program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 754 Pediatric Audiology 3(3-0)
Study and evaluation of auditory function of neonates,
infants, and young children. Prerequisite: admission to the Au.D.
program or permission of instructor.
CDO 755 Advanced Diagnostic Practicum
in Speech-Language Pathology 3(3-0)
Implementation of formal/informal diagnostic procedures and
generation of clinical documentation. Observation and
discussion of routine and specialized clinical procedures used
in differential diagnosis. Prerequisites: a CDO graduate GPA
of 3.0 or higher, at least one graded graduate practicum; and
admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology
or permission of instructor.
CDO 756 Early Identification and
Management of Hearing Loss 3(3-0)
Principles underlying early hearing detection and intervention
programs including universal newborn screening, assessment and
management of hearing loss. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program, CDO 754, or permission of instructor.
CDO 759 Introduction to Clinical
Practicum: Audiology 3-9(Spec)
An introductory experience to clinical practicum in audiology.
Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 762 Advanced Amplification for
the Hearing-Impaired 3(3-0)
Advanced study of amplification for the hearing-impaired
including special clinical procedures, research needs, and
evolving technology in hearing instruments. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. program, CDO 752, or permission of
instructor.
CDO 763 Audiological Rehabilitation
Considerations in Education 3(3-0)
Study of management, educational placement, and remediation
strategies for hearing-impaired children. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. program or permission of instructor.
CDO 764 Audiologic Rehabilitation for
Adults 3(3-0)
Focuses on the audiological management of hearing loss in
adults. Assessment of communication function and
implementation of appropriate remedial strategies are
emphasized. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program, CDO
763, or permission of instructor.
CDO 769 Intermediate Clinical
Practicum: Audiology 3-9(Spec)
Clinical practicum providing for the independent performance
of basic audiologic procedures, including hearing aid
management. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program,
completion of CDO 759, or permission of instructor.
CDO 771 Advanced Auditory Assessment
3(3-0)
Study of advanced diagnostic techniques including acoustic
immittance, acoustic reflex and otoacoustic emissions. The
clinical management of various disordered clients will be
discussed. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program, CDO
731, CDO 751, or permission of instructor.
CDO 772 Advanced Technology & Practice Aspects of
Amplification 3(3-0)
Examination of current and future technologies that relate to
amplification
and their potential for impact on both clinical and research
domains. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program, CDO
752, CDO 762, or permission of instructor.
CDO 773 Advanced Amplification
Fitting Strategies 3(2-2)
Advanced concepts in the adjustment of electroacoustic
characteristics of conventional, programmable and digital
hearing aid circuits for the purpose of selecting appropriate
amplification. Prerequisites: admission into the Au.D.
program, CDO 752, CDO 762 or permission of instructor.
CDO 781 Electrophysiological
Techniques in Audiology 3(2-2)
Study of evoked responses used in diagnostic audiology.
Includes ABR, AMLR, ECochG, ALR, P300, ENOG, VER and SSER.
Prerequisites: CDO 771, admission to the Au.D. program, or
permission of instructor.
CDO 782 Evaluation and Management of Balance Disorders 3(3-0)
A review of the anatomy, physiology of balance, differential
diagnostic procedures such as electonystagmography,
posturology and rotational testing, and the rehabilitation of
the balance disordered patient. Prerequisites: admission to
the Au.D. program or permission of instructor.
CDO 783 Advanced Electrophysiological
Techniques in Audiology 3(3-0)
Advanced audiological diagnostic techniques used for electric
and Magnetic ABR, Brain Mapping, AMLR, ALR, P300, MMN, ENOG,
SSER & VER. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program,
CDO 781 or permission of instructor.
CDO 785 Auditory Processing Disorders
3(3-0)
Principles underlying neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic bases
of auditory processing and auditory processing disorders,
behavioral and electrophysiologic assessment strategies, and
management of auditory processing disorders. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. program or permission of instructor.
CDO 790 Advanced Independent Study
1-9(Spec)
Intensive study of of a subject area initiated by the student
and guided by
faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: consent of
advisor and instructor and completion of CDO independent study
form. Students can take no more than 3 credits at one
time.
CDO 795 Internship 3-6(Spec)
Full-time clinical experience with an approved supervisor in
hospital, private practice, school, or other appropriate
setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the graduate
program in speech-language pathology or permission of
instructor.
CDO 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec)
CR/NC only.
CDO 849 Advanced Clinical Practicum:
Audiology 4-12(Spec)
Clinical practicum which encompasses the entire range of
audiologic procedures including rehabilitation. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. program, completion of CDO 769, or
permission of instructor.
CDO 853 Psychosocial Aspects of
Hearing Loss 3(3-0)
An investigation into the advising role of the audiologist
with persons having hearing impairment. Psychological, social,
and vocational aspects of hearing loss are emphasized.
Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program or permission of
instructor.
CDO 863 Professional Issues in the
Practice of Audiology 3(3-0)
Issues of a professional nature which impact on the practice
of audiology. Topics include accreditation/certification,
quality assurance, reimbursement, establishing a private
practice, and professional liability. Prerequisites: admission
to the Au.D. program or permission of instructor.
CDO 898 Doctoral Project 1-12(Spec)
Doctoral project. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
admission to the Au.D. program, CDO 730, or permission of
instructor.
CDO
995 Clinical Residency 5-23(Spec)
Full-time clinical experience with an approved supervisor in a
hospital, private practice or other appropriate setting. CR/NC
only. Prerequisites: admission to the Au.D. program, CDO 849,
CDO 898, or permission of instructor.
Unspecified content or variable credit courses. The
following courses offered through the department are of
unspecified content or variable credit: CDO 537, 637, 741,
749, 790, 795.
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