Communication Sciences & Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders Course of Study

Below is a sample schedule of academic coursework requirements for the graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  In addition to academic coursework, successful completion of supervised clinical hours and clinical observation hours is an important part of the program. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for your admission year for program requirements.

YEAR 1

FALL FIRST YEAR
CSD 539 - Advanced Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (1-6)
CSD 561 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders (3)
CSD 562 - Advanced Language Disorders (4)
CSD 564 - Behavioral Neurology For Communication Disorders (3)
FALL, SPRING, OR SUMMER

CSD 586 - Advanced Practicum In Audiology (1) or

CSD 589 - Advanced Practicum In Aural Rehabilitation (1)

SPRING
CSD 539 - Advanced Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (1-6)
CSD 520 - Dysphagia (4)
CSD 522 - Diagnostic Methods (3)
CSD 524 - Motor Speech Disorders (2)
CSD 533 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders (4)
SUMMER
CSD 539 - Advanced Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (1-6)
CSD 510 - Fundamentals Of Research And Design (3)
CSD 532 - Voice Disorders (3)
CSD 535 - Organization & Administration of Public School Speech & Hearing Program (3)
CSD 538 - Dialect Differences in Schools (2)
Optional for Thesis Students:  CSD 596 - Directed Study (1-3)

 

YEAR 2

FALL SECOND YEAR
CSD 537 - Fluency Disorders (3)
CSD 539 - Advanced Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (1-6)

CSD 525 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (2) or

Optional for Thesis Students:  CSD 596 - Directed Study (1-3)

FALL, SPRING, OR SUMMER
EST 575 - Practicum in Speech and Hearing Therapy (4-8)
SPRING
CSD 539 - Advanced Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (1-6)

CSD 591 - Comprehensive Examination (1) or

CSD 599 - Thesis (1-3)

CSD 526 - Medical Speech-Language Pathology (2)
Optional for Thesis Students:  CSD 596 - Directed Study (1-3)