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Communication DisordersCredits

Comprehensive study of voice and upper airway disorders, including dysphonia, alaryngeal speech, laryngeal dysfunction in breathing, gender-affirming voice care, and resonance disorders. Topics include in-depth study of selected disorders of voice including anatomical and physiological bases, etiologies, assessment, and evidence-based intervention with consideration for client-specific characteristics such as gender, culture, and health literacy.

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Description, etiology, assessment, and management of stuttering and related disorders through an evidence-based lens.

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The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with an overview of neurologically acquired adult language and cognitive disorders. Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout the course. Comprehensive language and cognitive assessments and clinical case discussions, including case history, neurological exam results, behavioral symptoms, and lesion information and treatment plan will be used to explore clinically relevant issues and to develop basic differential diagnostic skills and treatment protocols.

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Detailed study of motor speech disorders (dysarthria and apraxia of speech). Subtypes of dysarthria (e.g., flaccid, spastic, hypokinetic, etc.) are examined with focus on etiologies, oral mechanism and speech assessment findings, and evidence-based treatment with consideration for client-specific characteristics such as gender, culture, and health literacy. Apraxia of speech is covered with the same foci.

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Variable topic course with content selected to address contemporary professional issues and/or topics in need of further study within the Communication Sciences and Disorders curriculum. Topics may include specific clinical populations or broad issues that transcend service delivery in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Course content relates to creating and maintaining therapeutic relationships in speech, language and hearing therapy, specifically focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Advanced individual study in a specific area. All terms

Course content pertains to knowledge, skills, and attitudes surrounding culturally responsive and sustaining practices in speech, language, and hearing therapy.

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This course provides advanced cultural training opportunities for students to apply their multicultural knowledge to enhance and practice their cultural competence. This hybrid course prepares future healthcare professionals to serve culturally and linguistically diverse clients in the global marketplace. International visitors who major in speech-language pathology or in a related field in a university may actively participate in this course.

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Description, etiology, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders across the life span. Bedside and instrumental techniques for the study of swallowing are presented.

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This practicum focuses on placement in diverse settings with focus on assessment and intervention across the lifespan with a special focus on equity and inclusive practices in speech-language pathology. Experiences will be a combination of university-based experiences and experiences in applied settings including schools and medical facilities.

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Supervised delivery of clinical services. Prereq: admission to graduate program and 25 hours of observation

This course is an intermediate course designed to facilitate hands on diagnostic experiences for graduate students in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Students will interact with formal and informal assessments. Students will have the opportunity to plan, implement, analyze and communicate findings from a diagnostic experience.

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This course is to develop and increase professional preparation of Master's level Speech-Language Pathology students at the end of their program. Professional issues such as job seeking, resume and job application preparation, licensure and accreditation as well as preparation for national exam in Speech-Language Pathology will be addressed.

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Prereq: CDIS 692 and a minimum of 25 clinical hours

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Computer Information ScienceCredits

Basic foundations in computer concepts. Topics include: hardware, software, uses of technology in industry, and ethical, and social issues. Lab work covers various systems and applications software including word processing, e-mail, the Internet, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Cannot be counted toward any major or minor offered by Computer Information Science.

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Goal Area 9 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility | Goal Area 13 - Information Technology
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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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Introduction to the personal computer as a productivity tool for business majors. Using Microsoft Office suite, students learn to be productive with document processing, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and databases. Cannot be used toward any major or minor in Computer Information Science.

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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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This course uses health humanities storytelling to prepare students with a sincere concern for human values within the capture, management, and evaluation of health information. Students will explore the synergy between health related data, healthcare informatics, and outcome measures. Students will gain fundamental information technology skills to understand and critique data, identify relationships between visual arts and written works regarding health, and explore cultural aspects of healthcare experiences and risk adjustment of quality outcome measures.

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Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7A - Human Diversity | Diverse Cultures - Purple
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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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This course introduces and explores seven big ideas of computer science. Students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, including algorithmic creativity, data abstraction, and modeling and simulation.

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Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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This course is a continuation of CIS 121. Students develop a basic knowledge of programming skills and object-oriented concepts, and use fundamental data structures such as lists, stacks, queues, and trees.

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CIS 121. Select One Course: MATH 112, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 121, or MATH 130
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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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This course reviews basic programming concepts such as data types and variables, loops, functions, input/output and visualization. Students become prepared to produce larger, more complex applications. A strong emphasis on problem-solving as students explore how programming concepts are applied to scenarios drawn from healthcare and other domains. Students develop programming skills necessary to implement data structures, exception handling, and object-oriented concepts. Students are also introduced to incremental program development, testing, and debugging.

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CIS 121. Select One Course: MATH 112, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 121, or MATH 130
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Information Technology | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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This course introduces students to assistive technology and its applicability to people with various disabilities. Hardware and software demonstrations with an emphasis placed on inexpensive and readily available solutions. Extensive use of the Internet will be employed to keep current with latest technology and to facilitate a continuing dialogue with instructor.