19 courses with the subject CSD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Overview of speech-language-hearing disorders in children and adults.
Writing scientific and professional papers following the grammar, style, and format guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), thus preparing the student for continued study of and practice in communication sciences and disorders.
The focus of this course is on the typical speech and language development in children. Procedures and tools used to study speech and language acquisition will also be discussed. Upon completing the course, the students will be able to explain typical development in way that allows for comparison to disordered communication.
Study of sound feature production; phonetic transcription.
Principles and concepts in speech production and perception; techniques for acoustic analysis.
This course explains the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, phonatory, resonatory, articulatory, and nervous systems involved in the planning and execution of speech and swallowing. Upon completing this course, students will demonstrate the ability to explain speech and swallowing function in terms of their structures and integrated functions.
Examination of formal and informal testing procedures used in evaluating children and adults with suspected communication disorders.
This course explores issues related to social communication and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan. Aspects of management to be discussed include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and social skills impairments and systems of support for individuals with ASD and their families. Upon completing the course, the students will be able to demonstrate the ability to reflect on holistic and comprehensive management of communication disorders in ASD.
This course explains the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of hearing; basic sound acoustics; and hearing testing and interpretation. Upon completing this course, students will demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions about testing results; students will also demonstrate the ability to reflect on the prevention and implications of hearing disorders.
This course introduces students to the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Deaf community while developing foundational American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Students explore Deaf history, identity, and social movements, gaining insight into cultural norms and contributions, while building basic conversational ASL abilities. The course also examines the role of ASL interpreters, including professional training, certification pathways, and ethical standards.
This course continues the study of the fundamental elements of American Sign Language in a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills using a variety of learning materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing accuracy to expressive ASL while demonstrating cultural awareness.
This is a survey course introducing the influence of cultural and social variables on speech-language pathology and audiology practice. Upon completing the course, the students will be able to explain the importance and impact of these variables in the clinical process.
A survey course of communication and swallowing disorders in adults following brain injury.
This course explains hearing loss in children and adults; amplification and communication options; assistive technology; and counseling of people with hearing loss and their family members. Upon completing the course, students will demonstrate the ability to reflect on intervention options and procedures to assist those with hearing disorders.
The focus of this course is on childhood speech and language disorders. Speech and language characteristics of children with a variety of disorders will be covered along with learning about current assessment tools and intervention approaches. Upon completing the course, students will be able to reflect on management of speech and language disorders in children.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of two common speech fluency disorders: stuttering and cluttering. The course introduces students to the characteristics, causes, and management approaches for these disorders. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of fluency disorders and be equipped with the essential tools to engage in clinical practice, research, and advocacy in the field of speech-language pathology.
This course will orient students to the roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Upon completing the course, students will be able to explain the basics of clinical practice and the clinical process as it relates to CSD.
Topics in Communication Disorders.
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary nature of dementia care and case management. Through participation in a community-based clinical program, students will collaborate with peers and faculty from multiple disciplines to gain practical experience in team-based care. Upon completion, students will be able to describe dementia and its management through an interprofessional and collaborative lens.
Source: Western Carolina University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
