Communication Disorders (CD)
Investigation into contemporary understandings of literacy using current communication and information technologies and resources.
Observation and practice in evaluating individuals with communication disorders.
Observation of individuals with communication disorders and introduction to analysis of the clinical process.
Examination of therapeutic procedures relative to speech and language disorders. Investigation into the clinician's role in case management as well as behavior management techniques.
Observation and in-depth analysis of the clinical process.
Examination of various intervention strategies appropriate for individuals with hearing impairments; techniques for assessing degree of handicap.
Supervised clinical practicum in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center or other site with a faculty member from Marshall University Dept. of Communication Disorders. (Permission of the Instructor).
This seminar will present the basic clinical principles and procedures including but not limited to professional communication, documentation, evidence-based practice, HIPAA compliance and safety issues within the MUSHC.
Supervised clinical practicum in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center or other site with a faculty member from Marshall University Dept. of Communication Disorders. (Pre-requisite CD 570; Permission of the Instructor).
Pre-req: CD 570.
This lab/seminar corresponds with CD 571 and will present the basic clinical principles and procedures related to the evaluation process of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
Pre-req: CD 570L.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
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An introduction to graduate sstudies, including clinical and research application; quantitative and qualitative research methodology; critical analysis of clinical instrument and research literature.
This course will discuss current professional issues in speech-language-pathology, including ethics, reimbursement, multiculturalism, counseling, professional conduct, advocacy, and scope of practice.
Intensive study of the anatomy and physiology of laryngeal and maxillofacial structures; voice production and resonance; nature and etiology of voice and resonance disorders; principles of assessment and treatment.
Intensive study of communication problems and treatment associated with the cleft palate; critical analysis of research literature; individual projects.
Advanced study of the phonological component of the linguistic system. Emphasis on phonological disorders in children; social dialects; critical analysis of literature.
Detailed evaluation of theories of fluency disorders and relevant therapies; critical analyses of research literature.
Study of the neurological bases of speech; etiologies and symptoms of dysarthrias and apraxias; principles of assessment and treatment.
Advanced study of the acquired aphasias and commonly co-occuring motor speech disorders; critical analysis of research literature. (PR: Permission of instructor) Advanced study of the acquired aphasia; critical analysis of research literature.
Advanced study of the development of language; language sampling procedures, analysis and application.
Advanced study of current topics in language disorders in children; critical analysis of research literature.
Intensive study of the nature and etiology of communication disorders associated with traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere lesions, dementia, and other neuropathologies; diagnosis and treatment; critical analysis of research literature.[PR: Permission of instructor]
Program of study not normally covered in other courses. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Program of study not normally covered in other courses. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Program of study not normally covered in other courses. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Program of study not normally covered in other courses. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Examination of the principles of assessment and treatment for special populations with a focus on the interacting processes of the sensory, behavioral, physical, and communicative systems.
Supervised clinical practicum in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and in affiliated educational, rehabilitation and medical settings with corresponding professional responsibilities. (PR: CD 571 or permission of instructor)
Pre-req: CD 570.
This course is a supervised clinical practicum with school-aged children; fulfills student teaching requirements for West Virginia Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist. (PR: Permission of instructor)
Pre-req: CD 571.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
PR: Permission of chair.
Topics in Communication Disorders not covered in other courses; topics vary from semester to semester. (PR: Permission of Chair)
The study of normal and disordered swallowing across the lifespan including assessment, treatment, and differential diagnosis of dysphagia and associated motor speech disorders; critical analysis of the literature. (PR: CD 624 or Permission of Instructor) Topics in Communication Disorders not covered in other courses; topics vary from semester to semester. (PR: Permission of Chair)
Topics in Communication Disorders not covered in other courses; topics vary from semester to semester. (PR: Permission of Chair)
Topics in Communication Disorders not covered in other courses; topics vary from semester to semester. (PR: Permission of Chair)