COMSDIS 210 Survey of Communication Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A broad overview of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Normal development, adult functions and cultural differences are explored, as well as general approaches to rehabilitation.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 220 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Hearing, and Language Mechanisms
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Structures and functions involved in normal speech, hearing, and language.
Prerequisites: Bio Sci 202 (P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 230 Introduction to Phonetics
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Descriptive study of the production and perception of English speech sounds; broad phonetic transcription; introduction to physiological, acoustic, and clinical phonetics. 3 hr Lec, 1 hr Lab/Dis.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 240 Normal Speech and Language Development
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intensive study of children's speech and language acquisition and research techniques for investigating children's speech and language behavior. Interrelationship with other development areas also discussed.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 245 Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary instruction on effective service delivery in the health sciences to culturally diverse individuals and families. Emphasis on the complexity of an individual's cultural identity.
Prerequisites: soph st or cons instr.
Course Rules: BMS(C L Sci)/ComSDis/HCA/Kin(HMS)/OccThpy/TherRec 245 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: SS, CD
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 250 Interprofessional Communication in the Health Sciences
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to best-practices in interprofessional communication within the Health Sciences; emphasis on patient-provider interactions, regulations, health literacy, and interprofessional communication.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 350 Clinical Process I: Articulation and Phonology Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the clinical process and its application to the assessment and intervention of articulation and phonology discorders in children.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 220(NP), 230(NP), 240(NP).
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 351 Clinical Process II: Child Language Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The clinical process and its application to the assessment and intervention of language disorders in children.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 350(NP).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 380 Bases of Hearing Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Consideration of fundamental physical and psychophysical concepts in hearing science and advanced topics in auditory physiology promoting a basic understanding of hearing and hearing measurement.
Prerequisites: ComSDis 220(NP) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 450 Bases of Fluency and Voice Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Overview of the basic requirements for fluent speech and voice production. Also includes an introduction to the disorders of fluency and voice.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 220(NP), 230(NP), 240(NP) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 460 Survey of Adult Neurogenic Language and Speech Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles and concepts underlying acquired adult neurogenic language and speech disorders. Topics include aphasia, apraxis, dysarthria, dementia, closed head injury, and right hemisphere disorders.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 220(NP), 230(NP), 240(NP) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 470 Introduction to Audiology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Overview of clinical hearing assessment including principles of assessment, instrumentation and calibration, basic audiometry, interpretation of audiometric results, and hearing disorders. Participation in laboratories required.
Prerequisites: jr st; ComSDis 220(NP), 380(NP) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 480 Speech Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of anatomic, physiologic, acoustic and perceptual parameters involved in speech production and perception; exposure to instrumentation for clinical application/research.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 380 or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 490 Audiologic (Re)Habilitation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the fundamentals of (re)habilitative audiology. Includes study of current comprehensive audiologic (re)habilitative approaches with pediatric through geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: jr st; ComSDis 470(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 500 Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Initial supervised practicum experience with articulation, phonology, and/or child language disorders.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 351(P); cons instr.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 520 Counseling in Communication Disorders
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Current theories in counseling and guidance, procedures designed specifically for use with the communicatively impaired. Opportunity for application of knowledge will be provided.
Prerequisites: jr st; admis to major or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 579 Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders:
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 580 Communication Problems of the Older Adult
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of the impairments to the communicative process caused by physiological, environmental, and social psychological changes which come with aging.
Prerequisites: sr st; ComSDis 460 or cons instr.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 620 Craniofacial Disorders
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Genetic, embryological, anatomical and physiological aspects of craniofacial disorders, including cleft lip and palate; associated communicative disorders; diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for related speech-language problems.
Prerequisites: ComSDis 350(P), 351(P), 480(P); cons instr.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 630 Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of theoretical models and research perspectives to the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in children from multicultural populations.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Summer 2006, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 634 Collaborative Consultation/Teaming-Serving Young Children with Disabilities
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus on development of collaboration and consultation skills for professionals employed in interdisciplinary and interagency settings.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: ExcEduc 634, Occthpy 634, & ComSDis 634 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Summer 2009, Summer 2008.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 640 Clinical and Research Instrumentation in Communication Sciences & Disorders
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Hands-on laboratory experience with several clinically practical and non-invasive instrumentation systems for analyzing, monitoring, documenting normal as well as abnormal articulation, voice and prosody.
Prerequisites: sr st; ComSDis 480(P); cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Summer 1988, Summer 1987, Summer 1986.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 650 Communication Assessment and Intervention for Persons with Disabilities
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of various theories and models of communication assessment and intervention for persons with severe/profound disabilities.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 660 School-Age Language
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Language disorders in older children and adolescents; application of developmental theory to assessment and intervention.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 661 The Role of the Speech-language Pathologist in Literacy
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Language theory related to reading and writing disorders. Speech-language pathologist's role in assessment and intervention.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 670 Advanced Procedures in Audiology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Masking, speech audiometry, acoustic immittance testing, differential diagnosis, audiological screening design, development and implementation, special pediatric and geriatric concerns; audiologic counseling and hearing aid orientation.
Prerequisites: sr st; ComSDis 470(P); cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 688 Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The diagnostic process in speech-language assessment: case histories and interviewing, formal and informal assessment, interpretation of results, and report writing.
Prerequisites: sr st; ComSDis 351(P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 690 Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Communication disorders related to traumatic brain injury and dementia in adults. Emphasis on neuropathology, symptomatology, assessment, and management.
Prerequisites: sr st, ComSDis 460, and cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Individual program of supervised study.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr & faculty advisor; completion of advanced independent study form.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 701 Research Design and Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to strategy, design, and methodology in quantitative research; includes considerations in evaluating and understanding components of research articles, and integrating research into clinical practice.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 702 Clinical Phonology and Articulation
2 cr. Graduate.
Normal and disordered aspects of articulation and phonology. Emphasis on theoretical and practical considerations for clinical assessment and treatment.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 703 Voice Disorders
2 cr. Graduate.
Diagnosis and treatment of hyperfunctional disorders; psychogenic voice disorders; organic diseases, trauma, and congenital disorders of the larynx; resonance disorders; and alaryngeal speech.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 704 Speech Fluency and Stuttering
3 cr. Graduate.
Theory and research related to the nature and treatment of stuttering. Discussion of factors important to the clinical management of fluency in children and adults.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 705 Aphasia in Adults
2 cr. Graduate.
Nature of aphasia and related communication disorders. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 706 Language Assessment and Intervention: Birth to 5 years
2 cr. Graduate.
Application of various theoretical models and research perspectives to the assessment and treatment of children with language impairments.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 709 Evaluation and Management of Swallowing Disorders
3 cr. Graduate.
Study of normal and abnormal swallowing across the lifespan, with emphasis on etiologies, clinical and instrumental evaluation techniques, and management.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 712(P); cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 710 Motor Speech Disorders
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic neurological substrates of the dysarthrias and apraxia, differential diagnosis and treatment of acquired and developmental communication disorders associated with apraxia and dysarthria.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 703(P) & 712(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 711 Applied Speech Science
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced study of physiological, acoustical, and perceptual perspectives of normal and abnormal speech production mechanisms; laboratory experience with speech science instrumentation for research/clinical application.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ComSDis 801.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 712 Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults
3 cr. Graduate.
Nature of acquired neurogenic communication disorders, including aphasia, TBI, RHD and dementia. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 713 Degenerative Cognitive Communication Disorders in Older Adults
2 cr. Graduate.
Nature of healthy cognitive aging and cognitive and communicative disorders of dementia. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 715 Assessment and Intervention in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
3 cr. Graduate.
Application of current research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for assessment, prescription of AAC systems, and intervention planning for individuals with severe communication disorders.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 717 Special Populations in Communication Disorders
2 cr. Graduate.
Seminar reviewing the current literature on selected populations of individuals with communication disorders and the implications of this literature on clinical practice.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 720 Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised clinical practice with different speech and language problems in children and adults.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of ComSDis 902. Retakable as necessary to fulfill competency requirements.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 721 The Clinical Process
1 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of the clinical process with application to clients with different speech-language disorders.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 725 Speech/Language Services in Educational and Medical Environments
2 cr. Graduate.
Methods and professional issues related to the speech-language pathologist employed in the educational and medical environments.
Prerequisites: grad st, ComSDis 709(C) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 726 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Medical Environments
4 cr. Graduate.
Supervised clinical experience in medical and rehabilitation settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 709(P); ComSDis 725(P); cons instr & grad advisor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of ComSDis 903. May be repeated to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 727 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Educational Environments
4 cr. Graduate.
Supervised clinical experience in educational environments.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 660(P) or 706(P); ComSDis 725(P); cons instr & grad advisor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ComSDis 905. May be repeated to 8 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 728 Instrumentation Laboratory
1 cr. Graduate.
Hands-on experience with speech science instrumentation for analysis of voice, prosody, and resonance.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 703(C) or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ComSDis 908.
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 770 Clinical Practice in Audiologic Assessment
3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised clinical experience at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, WI. Activities include audiologic assessment and (re)habilitation with children and adults (adult emphasis).
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 670(521); cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ComSDis 906.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Summer 2009, Spring 2009.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 771 Clinical Practice in Audiologic (Re)Habilitation:
2-3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised experience in audiologic (re)habilitation with pediatric or adult clients at on-campus or community sites.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 670(521) & 706 (for pediatric placements); cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ComSDis 907. May be repeated to 4 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 784 Professional Portfolio Development I
1 cr. Graduate.
Students are guided through the second (working) review of their professional development portfolios.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 785 Professional Portfolio Development II
1 cr. Graduate.
Students are guided through the final process of designing a professional development portfolio.
Prerequisites: grad st; ComSDis 784(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 790 Research and Thesis
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Independent research and writing under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 791 Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders
1 cr. Graduate.
Supervised research in communication sciences and disorders under the direction of an approved mentor.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 799 Independent Studies
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Independent pursuit of a creative project designed by the student and supervised by a faculty or instructional academic staff member.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons grad advisor.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 802 Seminar in Applied Phonology:
1 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in the Timetable each time the course is offered. May be repeated w/chg in topic to 7 cr max.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 804 Seminar in Stuttering and Fluency:
1 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in the Timetable each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Course Rules: May be repeated w/chg in topic to 7 cr max.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule
COMSDIS 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed.
Last Taught: Summer 2013, Summer 2010, Summer 2008, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: http://uwm.edu/schedule