The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a Bachelor of Science degree, which provides the pre-professional foundation for graduate study. The student who plans to become a professional speech-language pathologist or audiologist will receive preparation in human communication sciences and disorders as well as a broad educational experience in the liberal arts and sciences.
A career as a speech-language pathologist requires a master's degree. The Department offers a graduate program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Speech-Language Pathology. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction also has approved the undergraduate/graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. A career as an audiologist requires a doctoral degree (AuD or Doctor of Audiology). In Wisconsin, an AuD consortial program is offered by UW-Madison and UW-Stevens Point.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Advising for all undergraduate students is provided by the Office of Student Affairs, Northwest Quadrant Building B, Room 6451, and students are strongly encouraged to confer with that advisor at least once each semester. Students are also encouraged to meet with a Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty member to discuss the requirements and challenges of a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Seniors should meet with their advisor to review their final year of study and discuss opportunities for graduate study.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses
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: Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: CD, SS
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 520G 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 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Summer 2020, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 579G 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: Summer 2020, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 580G 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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 620G 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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 630G 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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Spring 2020, Summer 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 634G 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: Spring 2020, Summer 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 640G 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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 650G 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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 660G 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 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 661G 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 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 670 Advanced Procedures in Aural Rehabilitation for the SLP
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
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.
Prerequisites: senior standing, COMSDIS 470(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 670G Advanced Procedures in Aural Rehabilitation for the SLP
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
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.
Prerequisites: senior standing, COMSDIS 470(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 688G 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 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 690G 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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 706 Language Assessment and Intervention
3 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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Summer 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 726 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Medical Environments
6 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 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 727 Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Educational Environments
6 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 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 791 Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised research in communication sciences and disorders under the direction of an approved mentor.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
COMSDIS 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Summer 2013, Summer 2010, Summer 2008, Spring 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
| Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Belter | Clinical Assistant Professor | MS, CCC-SLP | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | No | No |
| Tricia Chirillo | Clinical Associate Professor | MS | University of Wisconsin-Madison | No | No |
| Adam Follmer | Clinical Assistant Professor | MS, CCC-SLP | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
| John Heilmann | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Yes | No |
| Dawn Hennes | Clinical Associate Professor | MS | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | No | No |
| Sabine Heuer | Associate Professor | PhD | Ohio University | Yes | No |
| Joyce M. King-Mclver | Clincal Associate Professor | PhD, CCC-SLP | Cardinal Stritch University | No | No |
| Shelley Lund | Associate Professor | PhD | Pennsylvania State University | Yes | No |
| Bethanne Mazurczak | Clinical Assistant Professor | MS, CCC-SLP, C-NDT | Marquette University | No | No |
| Barbara Pauloski | Associate Professor | Phd | Northwestern University | Yes | No |
| Stacy Ryan | Associate Clinical Audiologist | PhD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry | No | No |
| Carol Seery | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Washington | Yes | No |
| Marylou Gelfer | Professor | PhD | University of Florida | No | Yes |
| Paula Rhyner | Professor | PhD | Kent State University | No | Yes |
| Betty Ritchie | Associate Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Sherri Sieff | Clinical Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
| Kathleen Wangerin | Clinical Associate Professor | MA | Northern Michigan University | No | Yes |
| Jing Yang | Assistant Professor | PhD | The Ohio State University | Yes | No |
| Susan Yorio | Clinical Associate Professor | MS | University of Nebraska | No | Yes |