COSD Course Descriptions

Traces the theory, assessment and management of language disorders in school aged children. Prereqs.: COSD 362. (Spring)

Examines the nature, assessment, and management of language disorders from infancy through pre-school. Prereqs.: COSD 362. (Fall)

Presentation of communication abnormalities resulting from neurological damage, with emphasis on examination and management. Prereq.: COSD 263 or Equilivant. (Fall)

Includes the theory, assessment, and management of articulation and phonological disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362. Or Equilivant(Fall)

Basic theory and use of technology of alternative communication systems for non-speaking populations. Fall

Analysis of speech and motor problems resulting from neuropathology, with emphasis on examination and management.. Prereqs.: COSD 263 and COSD 561. (Fall)

Theoretical issues and research in language and literacy acquisition and impact on reading disabilities. (Spring)

Rehabilitation roles of speech-language pathologists in medical settings including neuroimaging techniques and health care reform. Spring

General overview of the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders with procedures for diagnosis and treatment in adults and children. (Spring)

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

Includes the theories, assessment, and management of stuttering and related disorders. Prereq.: COSD 362 or equilivant. (Fall)

Analyzes the impact of hearing loss on communication and its effect on speech perception training. Prereqs.: COSD 361 and COSD 367 or equilivant (Spring)

Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 465. (Fall/Spring)

Remedial instruction in therapeutic and diagnostic methodologies with close supervision. Prereqs.: COSD 465,COSD 580 or equivalent. (Fall/Spring)

Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 580. (Fall/Spring)

Supervised participation in therapeutic and diagnostic methodology. Prereq.: COSD 582. (Fall/Spring)

Principles and practices necessary to organize a private practice, and professional and ethical issues. Spring

Includes evaluation and treatment models, principles and techniques. (Fall)

Introduction to research methodologies regarding communication problems. (Fall)

Supervised execution of thesis research. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Fall/Spring)

Continuation of Thesis I . (Fall/Spring)

Preparation of a written paper utilizing journalistic style. Prereq.: COSD 591. (Spring)

Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)

Opportunity for students to engage in an independent program of reading under the supervision of a faculty member. (Fall/Spring)

Research on normal and pathological conditions associated with aging. (Fall, even year)

Application of sociolinguistic data and theory to the resolution of practical problems and issues. (Spring)

 Overview of professional issues including laws, ethics and management. Spring

Provides the necessary skills and attitudes needed for successful performance on the Praxis certification examination. (Online Fall/Spring)

Nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereqs: COSD 561. Spring

Review, preparation and execution of the comprehensive examination for the master’s degree.

Involves basic research methods and procedures and critical analysis of selected research documents. Prereq: Cost 590 or equivalent (Fall, even year)

Presents basic research designs in communications, including statistical and computer procedures for analyzing data.Spring. Prereq COSD 590 or equilivent. Prereq:590 or equivalent. (Fall, Odd year) 

Examines advanced experimental research paradigms including single subject research, ethnography and discourse analysis. Prereq.: COSD 701 or 702. (Spring, Odd Year)

Review and analysis of issues and research on language acquisition in children. Prereq.: COSD 609 or equivalent. (Fall, even year)

Current Research on the nature, course, diagnosis and management of language processing disorders in children. Prereq: COSD 575 or equilivent. (Spring of Odd year.

Issues and research on cultural/linguistic variation with emphasis on identifying and treating communication disorders. (Spring)

Current research on the nature, course, diagnosis and management of Language based communication disorders in children. ( Spring of off year). 

Examination of the neurological bases of communication and disorders, with special reference to auditory, proprioceptive, symbolic, and cognitive functions.  (Fall of even year)

Research on disorders of speech, rhythm, voice, and swallowing secondary to neurological dysfunction. Prereq COSD 764. (Spring)

Research on normal and pathological conditions associated with aging. Prereq: COSD 764 (Fall of Even year)

Research on the nature, course, diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication disorders associated with closed head injury. Prereq: COSD 768 and COSD 767 (Fall of odd year)

Readings in selected topical areas related to communication disorders. (Fall/Spring)

Independent readings of particular interest to the student. Prereq.: Approval of study outline by selected instructor and department chairman. (Fall/Spring)

Activities related to active research under supervision by a faculty member.  Three 1-credit courses are required for the doctoral qualifying examination; (fall/Spring)

Supervised execution of the doctoral dissertation. Prereq.: Successful completion of doctoral qualifying examination and admission to candidacy. (Fall/Spring)