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CHST 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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CHST 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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CHST 380 - Research Methods in Childhood Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHST 203 with a minimum grade of “C”; or consent of instructor. With approval, a second major’s research methods course may be substituted.
In this course students explore research methods used in childhood studies. Students will distinguish qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques such as surveys, experiments, single subject designs, observation, interviewing and text data analysis. Additionally, students will examine the ethical issues involved in research, explain the characteristics of high-quality research, critically analyze literature and evaluate research methods. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CHST 399 - Special Topics in Childhood Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHST 203
This course explores various interdisciplinary topics in childhood studies. Repeatable with different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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CHST 400 - Childhood Studies Capstone (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 and CHST 203; and completion of 15 credits of required courses in Childhood Studies; and consent of Program Coordinator
Upon completing course work in the minor, students take a one-credit capstone seminar under the supervision of the coordinator. They create an electronic portfolio of projects completed in courses taken for Childhood Studies and write an essay reflecting on their experience in the minor. Offered annually.
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CHST 496 - Childhood Studies Senior Seminar I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of Childhood Studies Coordinator
This writing intensive senior capstone experience provides students with an opportunity to research in depth a Childhood Studies topic of their choice, demonstrating an advanced understanding and integration of relevant concepts. Students will use Childhood Studies methods to research and analyze or interpret an aspect of childhood. The research will result in a creative project, portfolio, or paper for presentation or publication. Students will attend seminars to explore approaches to analyzing and interpreting problems and issues and to offer peer feedback. Students have the option of working directly with organizations and institutions supporting children and youth, resulting in a performance portfolio. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CWRM)
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CHST 497 - Childhood Studies Senior Seminar II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHST 496 or Consent of Childhood Studies Coordinator
This second senior capstone experience provides students with an opportunity to continue to research in depth a Childhood Studies topic of their choice, demonstrating an advanced understanding and integration of relevant concepts. Students will use Childhood Studies methods to research and analyze or interpret an aspect of childhood. The research will result in a creative project, portfolio, or paper for presentation or publication. Students will attend seminars to explore approaches to analyzing and interpreting problems and issues and to offer peer feedback. Students have the option of working directly with organizations and institutions supporting children and youth, resulting in a performance portfolio. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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CHST 499 - Directed Study in Childhood Studies (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
This course is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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LACH 101 - Elementary Chinese I (3 credits)
See the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website.
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LACH 102 - Elementary Chinese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LACH 101; or see the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Offered periodically. (CGCL; CHUM)
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COMD 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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COMD 220 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to speech, language and hearing disorders in children and adults. Disorders of functional, structural and neurological etiologies will be discussed. Offered annually.
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COMD 231 - Sign Language I (3 credits)
This course includes the history and development of manual communication and deaf culture in the United States. Focus will be placed on contact signing and American Sign Language through vocabulary development and beginning conversational skills. Offered annually.
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COMD 232 - Sign Language II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 231
This is a more advanced course in sign language with an emphasis on conversational skills through vocabulary and grammar development. Aspects of the deaf culture will be addressed in this course. Offered annually.
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COMD 250 - Language Development in Young Children (3 credits)
This course is an overview of the normal language acquisition and development process of children. Emphasis will be on the years birth through age five, risk factors and strategies to facilitate development. Theories of language development, rule systems of English, stages of language development, individual and cultural differences, as well as prevention of an identification of language problems will be discussed.
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COMD 281 - Speech Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
This is an introduction to the study of the anatomy and physiology of systems involved in speech, language and hearing, and their relationships to disorders of communication. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 282 - Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 281
This is an introductory course as it relates to normal aspects of speech, hearing and language. Physiological elements of speech production, speech acoustics, auditory physiology and the psychophysics of sound reception are included in this course. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMD 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 290 - Language Acquisition and Development (3 credits)
This course is an overview of the normal language acquisition and development process though the life span. Emphasis will be placed on children from birth though school age. Theories of language development, rule systems of English, stage of language development, individual and cultural differences, prevention of language problems, and techniques for collecting and analyzing a language sample will be addressed. Offered annually.
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COMD 294 - Phonetics (3 credits)
Analysis and transcription of speech sound systems are included in this course. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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COMD 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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COMD 311 - Prevention of Speech, Language and Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290 or consent of instructor
The overall objective of speech-language pathology is to optimize the individual’s ability to communicate in natural environments and thus improve their quality of life. The purpose of this course is to incorporate students’ knowledge from prerequisite courses, introduce additional content, develop clinical skills, and implement the content and skills in a practical situation. Students will meet for instruction and then go to area Head Start programs and implement prevention activities with children.
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COMD 312 - Introduction to Childhood Language Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290
Etiology, diagnosis, evaluation, cultural differences and treatment of language-impaired children will be covered in this course. Clinical case material will be discussed and analyzed. Diagnostic tools and evaluations methodology will be introduced. Basic theoretical constructs pertaining to the treatment of the language-impaired populations from birth through high school will also be included. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMD 313 - Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders in Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 294
This course is a study of typical and atypical speech sound development in children. It focuses on etiology, prevention, diagnosis, assessment, cultural differences and treatment of speech sound disorders in children. Use of phonological process analysis and traditional phonetic approaches will be covered. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 314 - An Introduction to Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 290
This course offers undergraduate students an introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). A framework for AAC/AT assessment and intervention for individuals with complex communication needs will be provided, with a focus on the use of integrated communication, language, and literacy supports for individuals with various types and levels of disabilities. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMD 325 - Survey of Voice and Fluency Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 and COMD 282
This course is designed as an introduction to common voice disorders of varying etiologies. Identification, diagnosis and intervention options will be presented. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 350 - Language Disorders in Young Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 250
This course will focus on language disorders in children at birth through age five. The early intervention process, at-risk and established risk factors, syndromes, assessment, intervention and collaboration with other professionals will be addressed.
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COMD 351 - Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 281 and COMD 282
This course is an introduction to the science of hearing including transmission and measurement of sound to the human ear; anatomy, physiology and neurology of hearing mechanisms; related pathological conditions; screening and measurement of hearing; and audiogram interpretation. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 355 - Study Tour: Multicultural Perspectives in Special Education and Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290 and SPED 203; or consent of department chairperson
This course is a faculty-led study tour to investigate how individuals with special needs and/or communication disorders are treated educationally and socially in cultures outside of the United States. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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COMD 381 - Neurological Bases of Speech and Language (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 281 and COMD 282 and COMD 290
This course will present an overview of the neurological, anatomical and physiological bases of speech and language in order to more fully understand the processes of speech and language disorders. The course will explore interdisciplinary connections between neuroscience, neurolinguistics, communication disorders, cognitive psychology, neuroimaging and research design.
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COMD 391 - Understanding Language and Linguistics within the Clinical Process (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290
This course is designed to provide communication disorders students who already have an understanding of the normal language acquisition process with an overview of the field of linguistics. The universal properties and systematic aspects of languages will be explored. The students will develop their meta-linguistic awareness through discussion of language variation, attitudes about language, language contact and diversity, language change, and visual languages. Application of this information to the speech-language pathologist’s role in the language acquisition process and in clinical treatment of language disorders and language differences will be addressed.
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COMD 393 - Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 351
This course will survey and cover introduction to the rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairments, as well as prevention of hearing loss. Survey of various assessment and interventions related to auditory training and speech reading will be introduced. Educational management and counseling strategies will also be surveyed. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMD 399 - Topical Studies (3 credits)
Variable contemporary topics in communication disorders will be covered in this course. Repeatable for different topics. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 451 - Clinical Strategies in Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to COMD major with 21 credits in COMD; and consent of instructor
Corequisite: COMD 490
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to intervention strategies and skills used in assessment of children and adults with communication disorders. It will be taken in the fall semester of the senior year by all students who elect the practicum track. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 480 - Clinical Procedures: An Overview (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 and COMD 282 and COMD 290 and COMD 294; and COMD 312 which may be taken concurrently; and COMD 313
In this course, professional behavior, responsibilities and ethics will be presented followed by an introduction to the clinical process. The need for consideration of cultural diversity and treatment throughout the lifespan will be emphasized. Through completion of 25 observation hours, the students will have the opportunity to demonstrate integration of concepts presented throughout the communication disorders curriculum. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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COMD 485 - Honors Thesis in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor; formal application required
In this course, one-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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COMD 490 - Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 312 and COMD 313 and COMD 480 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and a minimum major GPA of 3.0 and consent of instructor
Corequisite: COMD 451
This course is a clinical experience in speech-language pathology. Clinical hours can be credited towards ASHA hours. Activities will be determined by student need, experience and academic preparation. Students will register for three credits to be taken concurrently with COMD 451.
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COMD 498 - Internship in Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290; consent of communication disorders faculty; formal application required
This course provides off-campus experiences in areas related to expanding the student’s background in communication disorders. Experiences include but not limited to: audiology clinics and educational programs for children with autism, children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, or children or older individuals with other special needs with a focus on speech, language, communication and prevention. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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COMD 499 - Directed Study in Communication Disorders (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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COMD 502 - Research (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of nine credits.
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COMD 503 - Directed Study (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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COMD 549 - Dysphagia and Feeding (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
The anatomy and physiology of normal and disordered swallowing and feeding across the lifespan is presented. Instrumentation and protocols for evaluation, treatment procedures, clinical decision making and multicultural considerations will be discussed.
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COMD 550 - Voice Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, assessment and intervention for functional and organic voice and resonance disorders in children and adults are presented. Multicultural considerations are addressed.
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COMD 551 - Language Disorders I: Birth-Age 5 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, assessment and intervention of language disorders in children aged birth to age five are addressed.
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COMD 553 - Language Disorders II: K-12 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program; and COMD 551
Prevention, assessment and intervention of language disorders in children in Kindergarten through grade 12.
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COMD 554 - Speech Sound Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
This course focuses on prevention, assessment and intervention of speech sound disorders including phonological disorder and functional and organic speech sound disorders.
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COMD 555 - Motor Speech Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, differential diagnosis and intervention of motor speech disorders in children and adults, including the dysarthrias and apraxia of speech are presented. Multicultural issues are discussed.
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COMD 556 - Cognitive Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, assessment and intervention of cognitive communication disorders including traumatic brain injury, dementias and autism spectrum disorders are addressed.
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COMD 557 - Fluency Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, assessment and intervention of fluency disorders across the lifespan are presented. The role of counseling, family involvement and cultural sensitivity is included.
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COMD 558 - Aphasia (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Prevention, assessment and intervention of aphasia and right hemisphere disorders are addressed. Multicultural issues are discussed.
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COMD 560 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
This elective course presents topics as interests and needs arise and topics may include cleft palate, counseling, professional ethics, neuropsychology, literacy and the SLP, ELLs and the SLP, etc. Repeatable for different topics.
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COMD 561 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Why, when and how augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and related assistive technology are used for individuals with complex communication needs. The impact of cognitive, educational, physical, psychosocial and linguistic aspects on AAC assessment and intervention is addressed.
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COMD 562 - Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
This course will cover rehabilitation for individuals with hearing impairments, as well as prevention of hearing loss. The course will cover assessment and therapy procedures related to auditory training, speech reading, language therapy and hearing aid training. Educational management and counseling will also be addressed. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 580 - Clinical Seminar (1 credit)
Corequisite: COMD 581
This course addresses clinical procedures in the SLHC, current topics and issues in clinical practice of speech-language pathology. Graded on (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 581 - Clinical Practicum – Initial Experience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
In accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), students will participate in diagnostic and therapeutic experiences with individuals who exhibit communication disorders under the supervision of BSU faculty/staff. Students will be scheduled for a minimum of 10 hours per week in clinical experiences including, but not limited to: direct service provision, treatment planning, clinical documentation, patient/family counseling, supervisory conferences and clinical seminars. Placements could include on-campus or off-campus locations.
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COMD 582 - Clinical Practicum – Advanced Experience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program; and COMD 581
In accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), students will participate in diagnostic and therapeutic experiences with individuals who exhibit communication disorders. Students will be scheduled for a minimum of 10 hours per week in clinical experiences including, but not limited to: direct service provision, treatment planning, clinical documentation, patient/family counseling, supervisory conferences and in-services. Students will be placed in a variety of clinical settings under the supervision of ASHA certified speech-language pathologists who are employed by the external placement sites. At the discretion of BSU faculty/staff, students may also be assigned clients, who require advanced clinical skills, in the BSU Speech-Language-Hearing Center. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits.
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COMD 590 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
Students will locate, read, understand and critique research in the profession. The research process, data analysis and interpretation, and the resultant contributions of this information to evidence-based practice are emphasized. Experimental and descriptive research designs are discussed.
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COMD 595 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
This course addresses preparation, implementation and documentation of the speech-language evaluation process, including ethics of assessment; psychometric test properties; responsible test practices; test interpretation; federal special education and privacy laws; specific disorder-based assessment batteries; procedures and protocols; development of accurate diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis and recommendations. The development of assessment batteries and the use of specific assessment instruments are emphasized. Diversity issues that may impact the evaluation process are addressed.
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COMD 598 - Capstone Experience in Speech-Language Pathology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Speech-Language Pathology, MS program
This course will integrate the knowledge and skills that the student has acquired over the period of study in speech-language pathology. The student will create a speech-language disorder, case study, evidence-based project and engage in an oral defense of the project to the speech-language pathology faculty.
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COMM 102 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the practical skill of public speaking. It will emphasize the basic principles of research, organization, and delivery in the construction of effective public presentations. Civic aspects of public speaking will also be addressed with attention to critical listening and evaluation of public communication. Offered fall, spring, and summer. (CSPK)
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COMM 103 - Introduction to Film (3 credits)
The course introduces students to the formal analysis of film. Special consideration is given to how visual composition impacts viewer understandings and responses. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly COMM 225)
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COMM 106 - Film/Video Production I (3 credits)
This course introduces a range of foundational terms, concepts and skills in film and video production. It combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, providing foundational knowledge and experience on a broad range of equipment for subsequent video work. Offered annually.
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COMM 110 - Forensics Practicum (1 credit)
Credit is given for 60 or more hours of intercollegiate debate and competitive speaking at intercollegiate tournaments. A maximum of three credit hours can be used toward a major or minor in Communication Studies. Repeatable. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered annually.
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COMM 137 - Visual Strategies for Digital Media (3 credits)
This course exposes students to the basics of digital media strategies. Students learn how to implement basic mobile/digital photography composition and editing. Additionally, students share a variety of digital media content, apply introductory visual theory and participate constructively in group critiques. Offered annually.
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COMM 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CSOC; CWRT)
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COMM 206 - Film/Video Production II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106
This course covers all stages of film/video production, from development through exhibition. Each student will manage and produce a short film. Offered annually.
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COMM 211 - Organizational Communication (3 credits)
This course includes the analysis of communication problems in modern complex organizations, theory and practice. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMM 303)
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COMM 213 - Business and Professional Communication (3 credits)
This course increases the students’ levels of competence in negotiating, interviewing, evaluating, leading and presentational skills. This course stresses abilities needed to attain cooperation and exert influence in corporate and public sector work environments. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Formerly COMM 330)
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COMM 214 - Radio Production (3 credits)
Audio theory, programming and production, station management, and relation of radio to record industry, as well as working as a member of a production team in writing, producing and editing on-air production are included in this course.
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COMM 215 - Television Studio Production (Television Production I) (3 credits)
Students will learn the equipment, direct live or live on tape, edit, cue audio and video in this course. Team production of news and talk shows are also included.
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COMM 224 - Communication Research and Writing (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to communication research and writing. Students learn about different components of academic research and practice these skills through academic writing assignments, including the production of a literature review. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
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COMM 226 - Public Relations Principles (3 credits)
This course provides the student with a knowledge of the history, goals, objectives and skills associated with public relations. It offers students an opportunity to utilize acquired communication skills in a specific career area as well as giving students the opportunity to acquire writing, reasoning, listening, speaking and other skills required in public relations work. Case study analysis and hands-on applications are primary teaching/learning methodologies. Offered annually. (Formerly COMM 301)
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COMM 227 - Multimedia Applications for Public Relations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 226
This course provides students with the practical knowledge and critical skills necessary to effectively consider visual design as an important and inevitable component of their organizational objectives. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of visual communication. Emphasis is placed on learning the standardized industry software (Adobe Suite) to produce fliers, logos, brochures and websites. Offered annually.
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COMM 228 - Introduction to Communication and Culture (3 credits)
This foundation course examines the productive relationship between communication and culture. It introduces students to the everyday intersections of social relations, cultural practices, and the construction of meaning. Attention is paid to the relationships between communication, culture, ideology, social order, and identity.
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COMM 229 - Media and Cultural Theory (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the intersections of cultural practices, media texts and the construction of meaning. The course considers questions such as the interrelationships between production and consumption, the notion of what constitutes a “text,” and the ways in which social power shapes how we understand and experience media. Close attention is paid to the relationships between communication, culture, ideology, social order and identity. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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COMM 237 - Writing for Digital Media (3 credits)
This course exposes students to the basics of writing and publishing on digital media platforms. Offered annually.
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COMM 239 - Multimedia Storytelling (3 credits)
This course explores creative and critical thinking about storytelling and narrative across a range of media platforms. After considering the ways in which media industries are continually strategizing how narrative (from news stories to film franchises) might work simultaneously via numerous mediated channels of communication, the primary focus will be on crafting student stories via audio, video, and web-based media.
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COMM 240 - Introduction to Journalism (3 credits)
Introduction to Journalism is designed to acquaint students with news decision-making newsroom operations, reporting, writing, editing and Associated Press style guidelines. The course is laboratory-based and has substantial reporting, writing and editing assignments. Offered annually.
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COMM 247 - Social Media Tools (3 credits)
Students learn to design, curate and manage online interactive content for social media sites, publishing platforms and content management systems using a variety of digital tools. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMM 257 - Communication Studies Travel Course - All Majors (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office
Open to all majors, this short-term international travel course offers first-hand exposure to and interaction with different global cultures, customs and patterns of communication. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure class and orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination, and a follow-up class meeting. Contact the Department of Communication Studies or the Study Abroad Office for current study tour course locations and details. Repeatable for different itineraries; may earn a maximum of nine credits. Offered spring semester and summer. (CGCL; CHUM)
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COMM 258 - Communication Studies Travel Course - All Majors (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office
Open to all majors, COMM 258 is a Core Curriculum writing-intensive short-term international travel course that offers first-hand exposure to and interaction with different global cultures, customs and patterns of communication. Each faculty-led course includes pre-departure class and orientation sessions, lessons and activities at an international destination, and a follow-up class meeting. Contact the Department of Communication Studies or the Study Abroad Office for current study tour course locations and details. Offered spring semester and summer. (CGCL; CHUM; CWRT)
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COMM 260 - Group Communication and Decision Making (3 credits)
This course extends theoretical knowledge of small-group behavior. Stress will be placed on implementation of theories in such areas as leadership, roles of group members, conflict management, reasoning, argument and problem solving. Offered annually. (CSPI)
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COMM 261 - Global Cinema (3 credits)
This course surveys international cinema of the 21st Century, with an emphasis on film in the era of globalization. Offered annually. (Formerly COMM 371)
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COMM 270 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
Students study communication between people who have ongoing and meaningful relationships. The course examines the skills, concepts, theories and values associated with the development and maintenance of such relationships. An emphasis is placed on the influence of such variables as gender and culture. Offered periodically.
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COMM 271 - Event Management (3 credits)
Students explore the principles of planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating events. Through case studies, students engage best practices and emerging trends in event planning. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 288 - Communication Colloquium (1 credit)
This course offers an introduction to a communication studies topic. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of three credits.
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COMM 290 - Beginning Videography (3 credits)
This course is a study of the styles and techniques of video production. Students work with the different elements of video production such as camera, sound, editing and script. Offered annually.
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COMM 291 - Video Editing (3 credits)
This course teaches video editing, focusing on postproduction skills and techniques, specifically how to shoot video with attention to the process, rhythm and continuity, target audience and how to input meaning through production codes. Students will learn to edit on analogue and digital systems, to cut existing video, and to organize video they have shot according to a variety of editing styles.
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COMM 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI; CHUM)
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COMM 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT; CHUM)
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COMM 300 - Race, Class and Gender in Media (3 credits)
Prerequisite: At least two COMM courses at the 200-level or higher
This course explores the network of relationships between media processes (e.g., production, consumption, representation) and a range of multicultural identities (e.g., race, class, gender), paying particular attention to the role of power and privilege in shaping human conditions. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CWRM)
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COMM 305 - Advanced Forensics Laboratory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 110 or consent of instructor
After advanced individual work in speech composition and delivery, the student will be required to prepare a variety of speech types for intercollegiate competition in this course. Offered fall semester.
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COMM 307 - Advanced Video Editing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106 or COMM 206
This course fosters advanced editing techniques of cinematography for film and video. Offered annually.
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COMM 308 - Cinematography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMM 106
Using technical and analytical skills, students explore the use of cameras and lights to create mood, intensify drama and influence a cinematic narrative. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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COMM 310 - Film History (3 credits)
This survey course explores the history of cinema through a range of lenses (e.g., aesthetic, technological, economic and social film history). Regular screenings supplement lecture, group discussion and regular written assignments. Offered annually.
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COMM 311 - Media Literacy (3 credits)
This course offers both a cultural contextualization of mass-, computer-, and electronically-mediated communication and the tools by which students can access, analyze, evaluate, use and create media forms and content. An emphasis is placed on fostering the critical analysis and interpretation skills that contribute to the development of well-informed, independent-thinking citizens.
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