Communication Disorders

Courses

 Bison icon - General Education Course

CD 101 Intro Communic Disorders3 Credit hours   

Introduction to the field of Communication Disorders for majors. Discussion of various communication disorders, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist.

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CD 228 Language and Speech Dev3 Credit hours   

Theories of language acquisition; sequential patterns in the acquisition of prelinguistic communication, speech and language in relationship to general child development.

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CD 229 Anatomy Speech Mechanism3 Credit hours   

Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism and the neurological system. PR: CD 241 and CD 228 Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism and the neurological system. PR: CD 241 and CD 228

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CD 239 Phonetics3 Credit hours   

Introduction to articulatory phonetics; study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in broad transcription of normal and disordered speech; discussion of social dialects. PR: CD 241, CD 228 Introduction to articulatory phonetics; study of the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in broad transcription of normal and disordered speech; discussion of social dialects. PR: CD 241, CD 228

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CD 241 Intro Communication Science3 Credit hours   

A survey of the physical and psychophysical bases of communication with discussion of elementary communication models. (PR: CD 101 and Permission) A survey of the physical and psychophysical bases of commun- ication with discussion of elementary communication models. (PR: CD 101 and Permission)

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CD 322 Dev Speech Disorders3 Credit hours   

Introduction to developmental speech disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment. Introduction to developmental speech disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment.

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CD 328 Developmental Lang Dis3 Credit hours   

Introduction to theoretical bases of developmental language disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment.

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CD 330 Acq Comm Swallowing Dis3 Credit hours   

Introduction to acquired disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment. Emphasis on communication and swallowing disorders resulting from CVA, traumatic brain injury, the dementias and other neurological disorders. Introduction to acquired disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment. Emphasis on communication and swallowing disorders resulting from CVA, traumatic brain injury, the dementias and other neurological disorders.

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CD 370L Field Exper: Sph & Lang3 Credit hours   

Experience with preschool age children; planning and implementing speech and language stimulation activities. Experience with preschool age children; planning and implementing speech and language stimulation activities.

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CD 401 Inquiry in CD1-3 Credit hours   

Course designed to expose undergraduate students to research in the field of CD through participation in a Community of Research Practice and individual study under the guidance of a mentor. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed a total of 12 credit hours. (PR: admission to undergraduate program and permission of advisor)

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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CD 415 Bison image  Prof Literacies for SLPs3 Credit hours   

Investigation into contemporary understandings of literacy using current communication and information technologies and resources. PR: Admission to undergraduate program; permission of instructor. Investigation into contemporary understandings of literacy using current communication and information technologies and resources. PR: Admission to undergraduate program; permission of instructor.

Attributes: Capstone Course
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CD 420 Voice and Fluency Disorders3 Credit hours   

Introduction to voice and fluency disorders; etiologies and symptoms; principles of assessment and treatment.

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CD 424 Diagnosis Comm Disorders3 Credit hours   

Examination of assessment procedures for differential diagnosis of various communication disorders; a study of symptom complexes; interpretation of diagnostic data.

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CD 427 Therapeutic Procedures II3 Credit hours   

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. (PR: CE 426, CD 422L, CD 425, CR: CD 427L) 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. (PR: CE 426, CD 422L, CD 425, CR: CD 427L)

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CD 460 Basic Audiology3 Credit hours   

Introduction to hearing disorders; examination of the auditory system, psychophysical processes and preferred practice procedures for assessment. Includes laboratory. (PR: CD 429, CD 439) Introduction to hearing disorders; examination of the auditory system, psychophysical processes and preferred practice procedures for assessment. Includes laboratory. (PR: CD 429, CD 439)

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CD 461 Sign Language for SLP3 Credit hours   

Introduction to basic signs and finger spelling. Overview of different sign systems. Introduction to basic signs and finger spelling. Overview of different sign systems.

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CD 463 Aural Rehabilitation3 Credit hours   

Examination of various intervention strategies appropriate for individuals with hearing impairments, techniques for assessing degree of handicap. (PR: CD 460) Examination of various intervention strategies appropriate for individuals with hearing impairments, techniques for assessing degree of handicap. (PR: CD 460)

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CD 470L Therapeutic Prodecures Lab2 Credit hours   

Guided and independent observation and analysis of the clinical process. Guided and independent observation and analysis of the clinical process.

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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CD 471 SLPA Practicum I1 Credit hour   

A supervised SLPA clinical practicum in the MUSHC and/or other site with faculty from Marshall University.

Pre-req: CD 471L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: CD 471L
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CD 471L SLPA Practicum Lab2 Credit hours   

Introduction to the SLPA profession.

Pre-req: CD 471 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: CD 471
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CD 472 Clin Prac School Children1 Credit hour   

Supervised clinical practice with school-aged children; addresses clinical clock hour requirements set forth by American Speech Language and Hearing Association SLPA program

Pre-req: CD 471 with a minimum grade of D and CD 471L with a minimum grade of D.

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CD 472L SLPA Practicum Lab2 Credit hours   

A lab focused on special considerations related to providing speech language pathology assistant services in the public school setting.

Pre-req: CD 471 with a minimum grade of D and CD 471L with a minimum grade of D and CD 472 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: CD 472
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CD 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: No Textbook Required
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CD 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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CD 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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CD 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
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CD 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: No Textbook Required
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CD 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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CD 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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CD 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
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Faculty

Associate Professors
Dixon, Holland, Rutherford, Childers, Clemins

Assistant Professors
Adams, Agnello, Brown, Cottrell, Dean, Kemper, Maxwell, Young

The first five courses in the program are available to all students who have declared Communication Disorders as their major:

CD 101Intro Communic Disorders3
CD 228Language and Speech Dev3
CD 229Anatomy Speech Mechanism3
CD 239Phonetics3
CD 241Intro Communication Science3

Upon completion of these courses, students may apply to gain permission to register for upper-level CD courses. Applications are due prior to April 30/November 30 of the year in which this is sought.

Permission to Continue in the CD Program

Category A

  1. Those with a grade of C or better in all pre-CD courses and faculty approval are guaranteed continuation in the program; and
  2. Must meet all the following criteria:

a. 3.0 or higher overall GPA

b. 3.0 or higher MU GPA

c. 3.0 or higher CD GPA*,

Category B

1. These applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis as space is available and are eligible to apply to the CD program; however, permission to continue in the program is not guaranteed.

2. Must have a grade of C or better and faculty approval in:

  • CD 101Intro Communic Disorders3
    CD 241Intro Communication Science3
    CD 228Language and Speech Dev3
    CD 229Anatomy Speech Mechanism3
    CD 239Phonetics3
  • Once students are permitted to continue in the undergraduate program, they must maintain the minimum requirements of 2.5 GPA (which includes the following 3 categories:
  1. 2.5 overall,
  2. 2.50 MU
  3. 2.5 CD
  4. a grade of C or better in all CD courses.

Students may not repeat CD courses for the purpose of raising their GPA to maintain eligibility in the program.

Continuing students must complete the remaining degree requirements (academic coursework and clinical assignments) leading to a B.S. in Communication Disorders, a pre-professional degree. Students who apply for and/or accept clinical assignments are expected to fulfill the responsibilities of these assignments for the full semester. Students should consult the department chair, their academic advisor, and the clinic handbook regarding all academic and clinical requirements and standards specific to the program