Investigation into contemporary understandings of literacy using current communication and information technologies and resources.

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).

Pre-req: CD 570L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

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 with a minimum grade of C and CD 571L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

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 with a minimum grade of C.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair.

PR: Permission of chair

PR: Permission of chair

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 provides a foundation for speech-language pathologists to counsel individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Emphasis is on therapeutic relationships, concepts of self/identity, and issues of diversity and access.

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.

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 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.

Comprehensive overview of theoretical and practical issues related to use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems; assessment and intervention strategies for children and adults who use AAC. (permission by instructor)

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 with a minimum grade of C.

This seminar will present principles related to clinical services in speech-language pathology in a variety of health care settings.

Pre-req: CD 571L with a minimum grade of C.

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 with a minimum grade of C.

This lab/seminar will persent special considerations related to providing services in speech-language pathology in the public school setting.

Pre-req: CD 571L with a minimum grade of C.

This is the graduate clinical capstone experience which includes a supervised clinical practicum in the MUSHC and affiliated education, rehabilitation and medical settings. (PR: CD 670: Advanced Clinical Practicum I)

Pre-req: CD 674.

This lab corresponds with CD 675, the graduate clinical capstone and will provide a forum for students to solidify knowledge and skills for professional practice. (co-requistie to CD 675: Advanced Clinical Practicum II)

Pre-req: CD 674.

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 in adults including assessment, treatment and differential diagnosis of dysphagia and associated motor speech disorders; critical analysis of the literature. (PR: CD 624 or permission of the instructor)

Discussion of prevention, assessment, and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders from birth to school-age children including medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction. (PR: CD 691)

Topics in Communication Disorders not covered in other courses; topics vary from semester to semester. (PR: Permission of Chair)