CSD 135L4 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders [GELB]

A study of the major communication disorders as deviations from normal physical and social behavior. Etiology and symptomatology.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

This course surveys the various communication disorders and serves as an introduction to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. This course will count as LBC credit for group IV, Career and Professional Development since one of the requirements is an outside observation of Speech-Language Pathologists in various settings (private practice, public schools, healthcare settings) providing services to individuals with various types of communication disorders. Students submit a written reflection on the observation experience and are required to obtain the signature and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association national certification number of the person being observed.
Equivalent Course(s) - CSD 335L4, SPSI 335
Course History -
Change to number 3/2021, effective Fall 2021; Change to prefix, number, and title, approved for GELB 7/2019, effective Fall 2020; Course Rotation added 4/2019; Change to class-level restriction 6/2017, effective Fall 2017; Co-requisite removed 5/2014, effective Fall 2014; Change to title, major, and class-level restriction 10/2012, effective Winter 2013

communication disorders , Special Education , L4

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