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• CSD 270: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to a variety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies (e.g., high-technology devices such as speech-generating computers and software programs and low-technology systems such as picture exchange communication) for people with communication disorders. Students will explore the Total Communication approach - an approach to Deaf education that includes a number of modes of communication such as signed, oral, auditory, written and visual aids - for interacting with individuals who have complex communication needs.
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• CSD 329: Speech & Voice Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The symptomology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders associated with articulation, phonology, fluency, vocal pathologies, and non-vocal pathologies voice needs. Prerequisite:    CSD 329 requires prerequisites of CSD 101, CSD 106, CSD 203, CSD 204, and CSD 207.
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• CSD 333: Language Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Clinical management issues associated with developmental and acquired language disorders in children and adults. Linguistic patterns observed in the performance of individuals with various etiological conditions (e.g., intellectual developmental disorders, autism, hearing loss, neurological impairment, learning disability). Factors indicating risk for and maintenance of language disorders. Protocols for evaluation and treatment indicated by behavioral theories, developmental theories, processing models, and sensitivity to normal variations among linguistically and culturally diverse populations. Prerequisite:    CSD 333 requires a prerequisite of CSD 204.
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• CSD 337: Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a basic orientation to the field of speech-language pathology; information on the educational requirements for practicing as a speech-language pathologist and audiologist; the integration of theoretical and practical information focused on licensure and certification, professional roles and responsibilities, principles and applications of counseling, implications of disabilities, impact of cultural and linguistic diversity, professional resources, and the legal, ethical, and political responsibilities of the professional; employment opportunities and graduate education; and the 25 required observation hours according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Prerequisite:    CSD 337 requires students to be majors only.
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• CSD 346: Hearing Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a lecture-based course that serves as an introduction to audiology and its relationship to other medical and educational fields concerned with hearing impairments. Developmental, medical, social, physical, and psychological properties of hearing and sound are explored. Evaluative techniques are introduced with opportunity for limited practical experience. Prerequisite:    CSD 346 requires prerequisites of CSD 101, CSD 106, and CSD 203. (Majors only)
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• CSD 348: Hearing Disorders Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Laboratory experience to become familiar with most common hearing testing and remediation equipment.
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• CSD 350: Clinical Principles in Communicative Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students with information about the materials and methods used to assess and treat the range of speech, language, and communication disorders. Prerequisite:    CSD 350 requires prerequisites of CSD 329 and CSD 333.
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• CSD 363: Seminar IV in Communicative Disorders

  0.50 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The seminar is designed to help integrate experiential and theoretical information, focusing on principles and applications of counseling.
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• CSD 366: Seminar V in Communicative Disorders

  0.50 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The seminar is designed to help integrate experiential and theoretical information, focusing on professional resources and the legal, ethical, and political responsibilities of the professional. Prerequisite:    CSD 366 requires a prerequisite of majors only.
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• CSD 401: Introduction to Clinical Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to clinical research topics in communication sciences and disorders and other related disciplines. Students will define basic concepts of clinical research, investigate clinical research literature, and identify a clinical research topic of interest. Ethical considerations for conducting research will be explored with a focus on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Code of Ethics. Students' oral communication skills will be developed throughout the semester. Prerequisite:    CSD 401 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits in the student's respective major.
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