COSD 559. School Age Language Disorders. 3 crs. Traces the theory, assessment and management of language disorders in school aged children. Prereqs.: COSD 362 and COSD 561. (Fall)

COSD 560. Early Intervention. 3 crs. Examines the nature, assessment, and management of language disorders from infancy through pre-school. COSD 362 and COSD 561. (Spring)

COSD 561. Neurogenic Language Disorders. 3 crs. Presentation of communication abnormalities resulting from neurological damage, with emphasis on examination and management. Prereq.: CSD1 263. (Fall)

COSD 563. Phonological Disturbances. 3 crs. Includes the theory, assessment, and management of articulation and phonological disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Fall)

COSD 564. Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 3 crs. Basic theory and use of technology of alternative communication systems for non-speaking populations. (Spring)

COSD 567. Neurogenic Speech Disorders. 3 crs. Analysis of speech and motor problems resulting from neuropathology, with emphasis on examination and management. Spring semester only. Prereqs.: COSD 263 and COSD 561. (Spring)

COSD 568. Language and Literacy. 2 crs. Theoretical issues and research in language and literacy acquisition and impact on reading disabilities. (Spring)

COSD 569. Medical Speech-Language Pathology. 2 crs. Rehabilitation roles of speech-language pathologists in medical settings including neuroimaging techniques and health care reform. (Fall)

COSD 570. Dysphagia. 2 crs. General overview of the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders with procedures for diagnosis and treatment in adults and children. (Fall)

COSD 571. Voice Disorders. 3 crs. Analysis of the theoretical framework undergirding normal and pathological vocal behavior, with emphasis on examination and management. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Fall)

COSD 573. Stuttering. 3 crs. Includes the theories, assessment, and management of stuttering and related disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362. (Spring)

COSD 577. Differential Diagnosis. 3 crs. Theoretical and practical application of diagnostic procedures for assessment of communication disorders. Prereq.: COSD 467. (Fall)

COSD 578. Special Populations. 2 crs. Addresses genetic and organic based speech and hearing disorders. (Spring)

COSD 579. Aural Rehabilitation. 3 crs. Analyzes the impact of hearing loss on communication and its effect on speech perception training. Prereqs.: COSD 361 and COSD 367. (Spring)

COSD 580. Clinical Practicum. 3 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 465. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 580T. Clinical Practicum. 3 cr. Remedial instruction in therapeutic and diagnostic methodologies with close supervision. Prereq.: COSD 465, 580. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 581. Clinical Audiology. 3 crs. Examination of otological problems and their audiological manifestations. Prereq.: COSD 367 or permission of instructor. (Fall)

COSD 582. Clinical Practicum V. 1 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 580. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 584. Clinical Practicum VI. 1 cr. Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 582. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 589. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation and Treatment. 3 crs. Includes evaluation and treatment models, principles and techniques. (Spring).

COSD 591. Research Methods. 3 crs. Introduction to research methodologies regarding communication problems. Prereq.: COSD 590. (Fall)

COSD 592. Thesis. 3 crs. Supervised execution of thesis research. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 593. Thesis. 1 cr. Continuation of Thesis II. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 594. Journal Writing. 3 crs. Preparation of a written paper utilizing journalistic style. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Spring)

COSD 601. Independent Study. 3 crs. Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 602. Independent Study. 1 cr. Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 608. Applied Sociolinguistics. 3 crs. Application of sociolinguistic data and theory to the resolution of practical problems and issues. (Spring)

COSD 609. Administration and Supervision. 1 cr. Overview of professional issues including laws, ethics and management. (Spring)

COSD 611. Praxis Review. I cr. Provides the necessary skills and attitudes needed for successful performance on the Praxis certification examination . (Spring)

COSD 612. 2 crs. Traumatic Brain Injury . Nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereqs.: COSD 561 and COSD7. (Spring)

COSD 701. Experimental Research in Communication. 3 crs. Involves basic research methods and procedures and critical analysis of selected research documents. Prereq.: COSD 590. (Fall)

COSD 702. Research Design, Data Collection, and Analysis. 3 crs. Presents basic research designs in communications, including statistical and computer procedures for analyzing data. Spring semester only. Prereq.: COSD 701. (Spring)

COSD 703. Advanced Seminar in Research. 3 crs. Examines advanced experimental research paradigms including single subject research, ethnography and program evaluation. Prereq.: COSD 701, 702. (Fall)

COSD 708. Seminar in Child Language. 3 crs. Review and analysis of issues and research on language acquisition in children. Fall semester only. Prereq.: COSD 609 or equivalent. (Fall)

COSD 757. Seminar in Language and Processing Disorders in Children. 3 crs. Current research on the nature, course, diagnosis and management of language processing disorders in children. Prereqs.: COSD 758 and 575. (Spring of odd years)

COSD 759. Seminar in Linguistic and Cultural Diversity and Communication Disorders. 3 crs. Issues and research on cultural/linguistic variation with emphasis on identifying and treating communication disorders. (Spring)

COSD 762. Seminar in Learning Disabilities. 3 crs. Analysis of contemporary data and theories relative to etiology, examination, and management of learning disabilities. Prereq.: COSD 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 571, 573, and 575. (Spring of odd years)

COSD 764. Seminar in Neurological Mechanisms in Human Communication. 3 crs. Examination of the neurological bases of communication, with special reference to auditory, proprioceptive, symbolic, and cognitive functions. Prereqs.: COSD 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 571, 573, and 575. (Fall)

COSD 768. Seminar in Neuromotor Disorders of Communication. 3 crs. Research on disorders of speech, rhythm, voice, and swallowing secondary to neurological dysfunction. Prereq.: COSD 764. (Spring)

COSD 771. Seminar in Communication Disorders in Aging. 3 crs. Research on normal and pathological conditions associated with aging. Prereq.: COSD 764. (Fall of even years)

COSD 772. Seminar in Communication Disorders Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury. 3 crs. Research on the nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereqs.: COSD 768 and COSD 767. (Fall of even years)

COSD 790. Independent Study (Doctoral). 3 crs. each. Independent program of study with readings of particular interest to the student. Prereq.: Approval of study outline by selected instructor and department chairman. (Fall/ Spring)

COSD 791. Independent Study (Doctoral). 1 cr. each. Independent program of study with readings of particular interest to the student. Prereq.: Approval of study outline by selected instructor and department chairman. (Fall/Spring)

COSD 795 through COSD 798. Dissertation. 3 crs. each. Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation. Prereq.: Successful completion of doctoral qualifying examination and admission to candidacy.

COSD 799. Dissertation. 1 cr. Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation, taken only as needed. Prereqs.: COSD 795, COSD 796, COSD 797, and COSD 798.