Prerequisite/Corequisite Key
| P = Course must be taken previously | C = Course must be taken concurrently | E = Course can be taken previously or concurrently |
| (RQ) = Required | (RM) = Recommended |
CSDIG 500
Clinical Problem Solving: Assessment
4 credit hours
This course involves principles of measurement concepts and qualitative and quantitative assessment in speech-language pathology. Offered spring.
CSDIG 501
Clinical Problem Solving: Management
2 credit hours
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) CSDIG-500 CSDIG-510
This course is a professional issues seminar, designed to challenge decision making among developing clinicians. Examines important dimensions of development, including ethical conduct and the profession's Scope of Practice, workplace characteristics and demands, the role of professional organizations, and requisite skills for lifelong learning. Offered spring.
CSDIG 502
Developmental Disorders of Speech
3 credit hours
Detailed study of phonological and articulatory speech sound disorders in children. Discussion of strategies and techniques for assessment and management among a variety of clinical populations. Offered fall.
CSDIG 503
Developmental Disorders of Language
4 credit hours
This course is a study of infants, children and adolescents with language disorders. Discussion of strategies and techniques for assessment and management with a variety of clinical populations. Offered fall.
CSDIG 505
Aural Rehabilitation
3 credit hours
This course is an overview of amplification and (re)habilitative needs identified among hard-of-hearing individuals of all ages. Strategies for management developed from the perspective of the speech-language pathologist. Offered fall.
CSDIG 510
Practicum in Diagnostics
1 credit hour
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) CSDIG-500 enroll for 3 semesters
This course is a clinical practicum involving evaluation and diagnosis of a variety of communication disorders with clients in the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic. This course requires registration in the summer, fall, and spring for a total of three 1 credit registrations.
CSDIG 512
Advanced Practicum: School-Based Speech-Language Pathology
2 credit hours
Pre-requisite: E (RM) CSDIG-500 CSDIG-502 CSDIG-503 CSDIG-510 CSDIG-515 CSDIG-516 CSDIG-517
Performance of a minimum of 100 clinical hours of supervised practicum in speech-language pathology in a public school setting. Offered spring.
CSDIG 513
Advanced Practicum: Medical Speech- Language Pathology
2 credit hours
Pre-requisite: E (RQ) CSDIG-510 CSDIG-515 CSDIG-516 CSDIG-517 CSDIG-521 CSDIG-522 CSDIG-551
This course is a clinical practicum with a variety of communication disorders in off-campus medical sites such as hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. Offered spring.
CSDIG 514
Practicum in Prevention
1 credit hour
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) CSDI-307 or equivalent
This course is a clinical practicum involving prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders via community-based screenings. Offered fall.
CSDIG 515
Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology I
2 credit hours
This course involves on-campus clinical practice with clients across the life span, who have a variety of communication disorders, overseen by University clinical educators. Offered fall.
CSDIG 516
Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology II
1 to 2 credit hours
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) Successful completion of CSDIG-515
This course involves additional on-campus clinical practice with clients exhibiting a variety of communication disorders, overseen by University clinical educators. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
CSDIG 517
Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology III
1 to 2 credit hours
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) Successful completion of CSDIG-515 or 515/516 and recommendation of faculty
This course involves clinical activity at off-campus sites, with clients who have a variety of communication disorders. Offered fall and spring.
CSDIG 521
Acquired Disorders of Speech
2 credit hours
This course is a study of neurogenic disorders of adult speech, including assessment and management of acquired apraxia of speech and dysarthria. Offered summer.
CSDIG 522
Acquired Disorders of Language
3 credit hours
This course is a study of acquired neurogenic disorders of adult language. Topics include assessment and management of aphasia, primary progressive aphasia, and other acquired language disorders. Offered fall.
CSDIG 523
Assessment II
1 credit hour
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) CSDIG-500
This course offers advanced knowledge and clinical application of assessment concepts through simulation technology. Offered summer.
CSDIG 525
Acquired Cognitive Communication Disorders
3 credit hours
This course is a study of acquired neurogenic disorders in cognitive communication. Topics include assessment and management of these disorders due to traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere disorders, and dementia. Offered fall.
CSDIG 530
Seminar: Fluency Disorders
2 credit hours
This course is a review and analysis of stuttering research, examination of issues in stuttering modification and fluency shaping. Offered summer.
CSDIG 531
Seminar: Voice Disorders
2 credit hours
This course is an examination of issues concerning the clinical assessment/treatment of voice disorders in children and adults. Offered fall.
CSDIG 535
Literacy and Speech Language Pathology
1 credit hour
This course focuses on the components of literacy including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The course meets the requirements of the ISBE Professional Educator License endorsed in Speech Language Pathology (Non-Teaching). Offered summer.
CSDIG 540
Seminar: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
2 credit hours
This course is an introduction to augmentative and alternative principles and practices. Assessment and management of adults and children with severe communication problems are addressed. Topics include: symbol selection, vocabulary selection, issues of access, sensory impairments, evaluation and treatment. Offered summer.
CSDIG 551
Assessment and Management of Dysphagia
3 credit hours
This course is a study of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of swallowing and feeding disorders in adults and children. Offered spring.
CSDIG 554
Seminar: Dysphagia II
1 credit hour
Pre-requisite: P (RQ) CSDIG-551
This course offers advanced knowledge and clinical application of issues related to swallowing disorders. Offered summer.
CSDIG 581
Seminar: Multicultural Issues
2 to 3 credit hours
This course is an organized exploration of issues pertinent to clinical service provision to persons from varying cultural backgrounds. Offered summer.
CSDIG 582
Seminar: Counseling
2 credit hours
This course examines the role of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in the provision of informational and personal adjustment counseling to individuals having communication disorders and their families. Offered fall.
CSDIG 594
Foundations of Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders
3 credit hours
This course is a detailed study of research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and ethical implications of research in communication disorders. Offered spring.
CSDIG 595
Special Topics
1 to 3 credit hours
These courses are offerings developed to provide detailed examination of emerging issues of significance in clinical and/or research areas of the discipline.
CSDIG 596
Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
This course is an Independent, directed study of a specific problem or problems in speech-language pathology. Requires permission of instructor, program director, and dean.
CSDIG 599
Research Requirement
3 credit hours
This course involves scholarly activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Students will conduct a research study and complete a written thesis.