Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

CSD 301-DL Anatomy and Physiology of the Vocal Mechanism (1 Unit)  

Anatomical and physiological mechanisms of breathing, phonation and articulation. Laboratories include dissection and participation in physiological research.

CSD 305-DL Phonetics (1 Unit)  

Introduction to phonological analysis, dynamics of articulation and dialect variations, focusing on training in transcription of English speech sounds.

CSD 318-DL Introduction to Audiology (1 Unit)  

Introduction to the measurement of hearing in humans, covering the basic anatomy of the ear, measurement of hearing, potential disorders of hearing. Lecture/laboratory.

CSD 319-DL Aural Rehabilitation (1 Unit)  

Fundamental aspects of clinical aural habilitation for hearing impaired adults and children. The acoustical, educational, emotional, and psychosocial impact of hearing impairment.

CSD 392-DL Language Development Usage (1 Unit)  

Development of spoken and written language as it relates to child development, including phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic components. Cultural and individual linguistic diversity.

CSD 465-DL Hearing Impairment (1 Unit)  

Principles and practices in rehabilitation of children and adults, including the use of sensory aids, counseling, and communication remediation, emphasizing speech reading and auditory training techniques.