COMSDIS 210 Survey of Communication Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 220 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Hearing, and Language Mechanisms
COMSDIS 230 Introduction to Phonetics
Descriptive study of the production and perception of English speech sounds; broad phonetic transcription; introduction to physiological, acoustic, and clinical phonetics.
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COMSDIS 240 Normal Speech and Language Development
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.
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COMSDIS 245 Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
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.
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COMSDIS 250 Interprofessional Communication in the Health Sciences
Introduction to best-practices in interprofessional communication within the Health Sciences; emphasis on patient-provider interactions, regulations, health literacy, and interprofessional communication.
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COMSDIS 350 Clinical Process I: Articulation and Phonology Disorders
Introduction to the clinical process and its application to the assessment and intervention of articulation and phonology discorders in children.
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COMSDIS 351 Clinical Process II: Child Language Disorders
COMSDIS 380 Bases of Hearing Science
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.
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COMSDIS 450 Bases of Fluency and Voice Disorders
Overview of the basic requirements for fluent speech and voice production. Also includes an introduction to the disorders of fluency and voice.
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COMSDIS 460 Survey of Adult Neurogenic Language and Speech Disorders
Principles and concepts underlying acquired adult neurogenic language and speech disorders. Topics include aphasia, apraxis, dysarthria, dementia, closed head injury, and right hemisphere disorders.
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COMSDIS 470 Introduction to Audiology
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.
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COMSDIS 480 Speech Science
Study of anatomic, physiologic, acoustic and perceptual parameters involved in speech production and perception; exposure to instrumentation for clinical application/research.
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COMSDIS 490 Audiologic (Re)Habilitation
Study of the fundamentals of (re)habilitative audiology. Includes study of current comprehensive audiologic (re)habilitative approaches with pediatric through geriatric populations.
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COMSDIS 500 Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology:
COMSDIS 520 Counseling in Communication Disorders
Current theories in counseling and guidance, procedures designed specifically for use with the communicatively impaired. Opportunity for application of knowledge will be provided.
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COMSDIS 520G Counseling in Communication Disorders
Current theories in counseling and guidance, procedures designed specifically for use with the communicatively impaired. Opportunity for application of knowledge will be provided.
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COMSDIS 579 Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders:
COMSDIS 579G Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders:
COMSDIS 580 Communication Problems of the Older Adult
Study of the impairments to the communicative process caused by physiological, environmental, and social psychological changes which come with aging.
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COMSDIS 580G Communication Problems of the Older Adult
Study of the impairments to the communicative process caused by physiological, environmental, and social psychological changes which come with aging.
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COMSDIS 620 Craniofacial Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 620G Craniofacial Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 630 Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations
Application of theoretical models and research perspectives to the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in children from multicultural populations.
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COMSDIS 630G Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations
Application of theoretical models and research perspectives to the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in children from multicultural populations.
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COMSDIS 634 Collaborative Consultation/Teaming-Serving Young Children with Disabilities
Focus on development of collaboration and consultation skills for professionals employed in interdisciplinary and interagency settings.
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COMSDIS 634G Collaborative Consultation/Teaming-Serving Young Children with Disabilities
Focus on development of collaboration and consultation skills for professionals employed in interdisciplinary and interagency settings.
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COMSDIS 640 Clinical and Research Instrumentation in Communication Sciences & Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 640G Clinical and Research Instrumentation in Communication Sciences & Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 650 Communication Assessment and Intervention for Persons with Disabilities
Application of various theories and models of communication assessment and intervention for persons with severe/profound disabilities.
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COMSDIS 650G Communication Assessment and Intervention for Persons with Disabilities
Application of various theories and models of communication assessment and intervention for persons with severe/profound disabilities.
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COMSDIS 660 School-Age Language
COMSDIS 660G School-Age Language
COMSDIS 661 The Role of the Speech-language Pathologist in Literacy
COMSDIS 661G The Role of the Speech-language Pathologist in Literacy
COMSDIS 670 Advanced Procedures in Aural Rehabilitation for the SLP
Examination of hearing disorders and their impact on speech and language. Audiogram interpretation, treatment of hearing disorders, and aural rehabilitation techniques for B-3 through geriatric populations.
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COMSDIS 670G Advanced Procedures in Aural Rehabilitation for the SLP
Examination of hearing disorders and their impact on speech and language. Audiogram interpretation, treatment of hearing disorders, and aural rehabilitation techniques for B-3 through geriatric populations.
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COMSDIS 688 Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology
The diagnostic process in speech-language assessment: case histories and interviewing, formal and informal assessment, interpretation of results, and report writing.
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COMSDIS 688G Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology
The diagnostic process in speech-language assessment: case histories and interviewing, formal and informal assessment, interpretation of results, and report writing.
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COMSDIS 690 Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults
Communication disorders related to traumatic brain injury and dementia in adults. Emphasis on neuropathology, symptomatology, assessment, and management.
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COMSDIS 690G Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults
Communication disorders related to traumatic brain injury and dementia in adults. Emphasis on neuropathology, symptomatology, assessment, and management.
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COMSDIS 699 Advanced Independent Study
COMSDIS 701 Research Design and Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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.
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COMSDIS 702 Clinical Phonology and Articulation
Normal and disordered aspects of articulation and phonology. Emphasis on theoretical and practical considerations for clinical assessment and treatment.
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COMSDIS 703 Voice Disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of hyperfunctional disorders; psychogenic voice disorders; organic diseases, trauma, and congenital disorders of the larynx; resonance disorders; and alaryngeal speech.
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COMSDIS 704 Speech Fluency and Stuttering
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.
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COMSDIS 705 Aphasia in Adults
Nature of aphasia and related communication disorders. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
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COMSDIS 706 Language Assessment and Intervention
Application of various theoretical models and research perspectives to the assessment and treatment of children with language impairments.
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COMSDIS 709 Evaluation and Management of Swallowing Disorders
Study of normal and abnormal swallowing across the lifespan, with emphasis on etiologies, clinical and instrumental evaluation techniques, and management.
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COMSDIS 710 Motor Speech Disorders
Basic neurological substrates of the dysarthrias and apraxia, differential diagnosis and treatment of acquired and developmental communication disorders associated with apraxia and dysarthria.
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COMSDIS 711 Applied Speech Science
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.
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COMSDIS 712 Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults
Nature of acquired neurogenic communication disorders, including aphasia, TBI, RHD and dementia. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
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COMSDIS 713 Degenerative Cognitive Communication Disorders in Older Adults
Nature of healthy cognitive aging and cognitive and communicative disorders of dementia. Study of pertinent diagnostic and prognostic techniques and therapeutic procedures.
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COMSDIS 715 Assessment and Intervention in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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.
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COMSDIS 717 Special Populations in Communication Disorders
Seminar reviewing the current literature on selected populations of individuals with communication disorders and the implications of this literature on clinical practice.
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COMSDIS 720 Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology:
COMSDIS 721 The Clinical Process
COMSDIS 725 Speech/Language Services in Educational and Medical Environments
COMSDIS 726 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Medical Environments
COMSDIS 727 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Educational Environments
COMSDIS 728 Instrumentation Laboratory
COMSDIS 770 Clinical Practice in Audiologic Assessment
Supervised clinical experience at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, WI. Activities include audiologic assessment and (re)habilitation with children and adults (adult emphasis).
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COMSDIS 771 Clinical Practice in Audiologic (Re)Habilitation:
COMSDIS 784 Professional Portfolio Development I
COMSDIS 785 Professional Portfolio Development II
COMSDIS 790 Research and Thesis
COMSDIS 791 Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders
COMSDIS 799 Independent Studies
Independent pursuit of a creative project designed by the student and supervised by a faculty or instructional academic staff member.
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COMSDIS 802 Seminar in Applied Phonology:
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.
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COMSDIS 804 Seminar in Stuttering and Fluency:
COMSDIS 888 Candidate for Degree
COMSDIS 909 Guided Teaching Experience in Health Sciences
This course provides the student, under the supervision of a faculty member, with the opportunity to design, deliver, and evaluate an undergraduate course.
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