CSD

year)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

properties of sounds themselves, not how they are meaningful, introduces students to the transcription of typical and disordered speech sounds following the principles of the International Phonetic Alphabet. This course presents the limitations of spelling and the relationships among the phonemes of the English language.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

of language (phonology, syntax, and lexicon), the theories regarding how children develop language and the sequence of acquisition of language components. (P: CSD 111 or permission of instructor)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

year)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

historical derivations. The students will acquire a conversational level in sign language and finger spelling. This course may also serve as an elective for those interested in communicating with individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

sound perception and the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism. The nature of hearing disorders, including their medical, social, psychological, and educational parameters will be investigated. Students will be introduced to basic audiometric evaluation techniques. (P: CSD 111 or permission of instructor) 159

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

disorders in children with emphasis on evidence-based practices of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. (P: CSD 111 or permission of instructor)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

processes and acoustic features of speech production and perception. Emphasizes acoustic phonetics, including the physics of sound as well as inferences about voicing and resonance features of speech sounds from spectrograms. Students will learn how to use and interpret instrumentation for acoustic analysis. (P: Must be a junior or senior CSD major with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

develop the students' ability to communicate more effectively through sign language. Students will gain an understanding of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. (P: CSD 218)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

physiological, and neurological processes of communication and how these processes change normally with age. Students will also examine specific adult communication disorders and develop strategies to maximize communicative functioning. (P: CSD 111 or permission of the instructor)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

hearing loss in children and adults. Students will observe and practice the clinical application of these approaches. (P: CSD 111 and CSD 220)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

year) Spring Semester Required CSD Courses:

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

children and adults with communication disorders. Students will work under the supervision of program faculty to provide clinical services and complete appropriate supporting documentation. Lecture topics will reflect specific conditions of clients, allowing a deeper understanding of those medical diagnoses and communication disorders. (P:

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

(senior year) Interdisciplinary Requirements:

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

students the opportunity to observe and assist professionals working with children and adults with communication disorders. This internship will provide an interactive, intergenerational partnership, fostering the quality of life throughout the lifespan for those individuals with communication disorders. This advanced-level clinical practicum course is designed to expand clinical competencies through on-site experiences at the Children's Center of Mercer County and St. Paul's. (P: CSD 415) 160

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

provides the opportunity for students to design a reading or research project in an area of communication sciences and disorders. The project is completed under the guidance of one faculty member. Arrangements with the faculty supervisor are required prior to registration.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

controversies, and management of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Audiologists play a central role in screening, assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with CAPD. Speech-language pathologists are part of the interdisciplinary team and may be responsible for screening as well as contributing to the assessment and treatment of this complex condition. (P: open to senior CSD majors only).

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

kindergartner development of literacy skills, which include reading and spelling. Young children experiencing emergent literacy deficits may have insufficient knowledge to benefit from early reading instruction, placing them at risk in their ability to meet the academic challenges of first grade and beyond. Early detection and intervention are critical to helping at-risk youngsters succeed in the academic environment. (P: senior CSD majors only).

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

provide practical, ethical resolutions to help caregivers work effectively with patients and families. Speech-language pathologists have critical roles in assessing and treating individuals at the end of life. Patients and families may be faced with decisions regarding the need for alternative means of hydration and nutrition due to swallow safety. (P: senior CSD majors only).

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

neurophysiology as it relates to communication disorders. Pathologies of the central nervous system associated with progressive and non-progressive disorders will be examined. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

with Lab

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

etiologies and characteristics of speech sound disorders in children and adults. Students will learn specifics about assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders across the lifespan and diverse populations. The use of evidence-based management approaches will be highlighted. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

and practice in the area communication disorders, including language, literacy, social communication, and processing disorders in the pediatric population. Assessment, treatment, and management issues with varied clinical and cultural populations will be emphasized. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment. CSD 515 – Clinical Practice I (3.0 CH) This course is the first clinical practicum course in the graduate program. Contemporary issues of clinical practice in communication disorders across the lifespan and diverse populations will be addressed. Students will be introduced to clinical settings through supervised clinical experiences using current methods of standardized and non-standardized assessment procedures, client interviewing, treatment planning, 161

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

Semester 2 (Fall)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

patterns of the fluency disorders (i.e., developmental stuttering, neurogenic stuttering, functional speech disorder, cluttering) as well as differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Intervention will include traditional methods for increasing speech fluency as well as counseling-based approaches that address affective features often present in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

communicative disorders that result from neurological impairment in adults. Special emphasis will be provided to the aphasias, right hemisphere impairment, traumatic brain injury, and the dementias. Etiological factors that affect varied cultural groups (e.g., hypertension, sickle cell disease, substance abuse) will be discussed. Assessment, treatment, and management issues with varied clinical and cultural populations will be emphasized. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

157

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

and treatment of the dysarthria and apraxia of speech across the lifespan. Students will learn about etiologies commonly associated with each of the disorders and how each of the speech production systems may be affected. Evidence-based perceptual and instrumental procedures will be emphasized. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

the lifespan. Anatomical and physiological bases of swallowing disorders will be discussed. Students will learn evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches with varied clinical and cultural populations. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

exploration/preparation, credentialing, trends in service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, and professional advocacy in the profession of speech language pathology will be introduced. Content is in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics, Preferred Practice Patterns, and guidelines for credentialing. Students will be introduced to information and resources that can be used for a professional lifetime. Professional activity, including advocacy for the profession and the clients/patients one serves, will be encouraged. Students will take 1 credit in each of their second, third, and fourth semesters of graduate school to ensure that contemporary professional issues are discussed in relation to their clinical practicum experiences. During their final semester of enrollment, Students will also present their professional portfolio with evidence to demonstrate their academic and clinical competencies achieved throughout the graduate program.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

involved in voice production as they relate to typical and disordered aspects of phonation. Emphasis will be placed on developing a solid understanding of perceptual, acoustic, aerodynamic, and biomechanical perspectives of typical and disordered phonation to inform assessment and treatment. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment. 162

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

Semester 4 (Summer II)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

TOTAL: 54 CH

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

techniques, and issues that are unique to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Focus will include components of AAC, assessment, and specific needs of various populations across the lifespan. Hands-on experience with various strategies and devices will provide a clearer understanding of AAC intervention. Lab component includes experiential learning, application activities, and skills competency assessment.

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu

Semester 4 (Spring II)

Subject

CSD

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.thiel.edu