Missouri State University

Graduate College

2013-14 Graduate Catalog

Preliminary Edition
published April 2013

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Professional Building, Room 237, Phone: (417) 836-5368, Fax: (417) 836-4242
Email: CommunicationSciencesandDisorders@missouristate.edu
Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/csd
Interim Department Head: Letitia White

Graduate faculty

Professor:   Klaas Bakker, Wafaa Kaf, Julie J. Masterson, Lisa A. Proctor

Associate Professor: Thomas C. Franklin, Ye Wang, Letitia White

Assistant Professor:  Rose Allen, Sarah Barber, Jennifer Kerr, Alana Mantie-Kozlowski, Shurita Thomas-Tate

Clinical Associate Professor:  Deborah Cron, Karen Engler, Tara L. Holland-Oetting, Jill Oswalt 

Clinical Assistant Professor:  Elisabeth C. Bell

Adjunct Faculty:  Flint A. Boettcher, Mark Chertoff, Saravanan Elangovan, Brian T. Faddis, Lisa Geier, John Ferraro

Emeritus Professor:  Neil J. DiSarno, Harold W. Meyers, Jr., Ronald Netsell

NOTE: Admission Requirements, Application Requirements/Deadlines, and Retention Requirements apply to all graduate programs in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department.

Programs

Doctor of Audiology

Program Offerings

AuD, Doctor of Audiology

M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders - Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Speech-Language Pathology

Admission Requirements

Completed application must be received by the deadline specified on the CSD website to be considered for the fall semester.  The number of students who can enter the program each year is limited.  Admission to the program is competitive.  . 

Full admission to the program shall be based on the following components and application requirements/deadlines: 

  1. A Bachelor's degree (see note under speech-pathology for other requirements related to the degree). 
  2. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (4.00 scale) and a 3.00 or better average in the undergraduate major.  Probational admission to the program may be granted to an applicant with a GPA below 3.00.
  3. Graduate Record Examination.  GRE scores are considered along with GPA and other application components.

CSDCAS application service.  Students will submit applications through CSDCAS and those who are accepted to the program and commit to attending Missouri State University will be required to complete an application through the Graduate College.  For instructions on the CSDCAS application process, please visit the CSDCAS website at www.csdcas.org.  In addition, submit official GRE score directly to the department at: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave., Springfield, MO 65987;  Phone (417) 836-5368; Fax (417) 836-4242

Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (EDHH):  Students applying to the Master's program in EDHH will not be using the CSDCAS, but will need to apply through the MSU Graduate College.  For more information on this please refer to the Graduate College web page at http://graduate.missouristate.edu.

EDHH Applicants ONLY: The following 3 components should be mailed or faxed directly to the department at:  Communication Sciences and Disorders, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave., Springfield, MO 65987;  Phone (417) 836-5368; Fax (417) 836-4242.

  1. Graduate Assistantship Application.
  2. Three letters of recommendation directly from individuals able to speak of the applicant's academic and/or practicum achievements.
  3. A Personal Statement.  This can be a hard copy of the statement from the application or a letter of intent. 

Application for Graduate Assistantship to those applying to the AuD, SLP, or EDHH program can be found at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/assistantship.htm.  Please send your GA application to the department at:  Communication Sciences and Disorders, Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave., Springfield, MO 65987;  Phone (417) 836-5368; Fax (417) 836-4242.

We will contact you at various times during the application process to apprise you of your application status.  If you would like to schedule a visit to our campus, please contact Cathy Hall at (417) 836-5368.

Retention Requirements
  1. To remain in the program, a student must maintain a GPA of 3.00.
  2. No course with a grade below a “C” may be applied to a graduate degree.
  3. Any grade below a “C” in any given course, didactic or clinical, is not acceptable and may be grounds for dismissal from the CSD program.
  4. The accumulation of more than 9 hours of “C” or below in academic and/or practicum courses will result in dismissal from the program.
  5. Students must progress satisfactorily through the levels of clinical practicum as defined in the Clinic Handbook (http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/csd/CSD_handbook.pdf).
  6. Clinical hours from clinical classes where a grade of “C” or less was earned will not be counted toward required clinical experiences.
  7. While grades are important, the student’s continuation in the CSD Program is based on the composite picture of the ability of the student to perform satisfactorily in the clinical phase of training as well as the academic components.

The CSD Department reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student.  This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head based upon the student’s ability to successfully complete clinical practicum assignments or to assume patient care responsibilities and/or function as a clinician/teacher.  Additionally, if a student has failed to demonstrate an attitude of professionalism as judged by the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head, a student may be dismissed from the program.

According to the Missouri State University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities http://www.missouristate.edu/StudentConduct/12331.htm, The Codes of Ethics of American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and requirements of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, academic integrity and honesty are the foundation of the University community.  Students are expected to practice academic and clinical integrity in all assigned work.  Students are also expected to be honest in all interactions with other students, faculty, and staff, and be professional in attitude, actions and attire.

The University, and the CSD department, has the inherent right to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the orderly conduct of University business and the protection of the health and safety of the University community.  Students are expected to comply with all published and stated rules and regulations.  If a student is accused of violating any code (theft, academic dishonestly, possession of drugs, etc.) they will be subject to warnings, loss of privileges, probation, suspension, and/or dismissal.

Essential Functions

The Essential Functions of Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing establish the expectations and requisite abilities considered necessary for professionals in the field of audiology, speech-language pathology and education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Students in the MSU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders/ are to achieve the level of competency required for graduation and practice. It is recognized that degrees of ability vary widely among individuals. Admission candidates who feel they may not be able to acquire the essential functions set forth are encouraged to contact the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Any admission candidate who may require academic accommodations to fulfill the essential functions due to a disability is encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services, Office of Student Life and Development at 417-836-4192 (voice) or 417-836-6792 (TTY). The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Missouri State University seeks to ensure that qualified persons with disabilities are not denied admission or subject to discrimination in admissions. The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete their course of study.

The following Essential Functions are consistent with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or Council on the Education of the Deaf clinical skill performance guidelines and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines expected of the first year speech-language therapists in public schools.  All essential functions are introduced and coached within CSD coursework and practicum.

Physical Abilities:

  • Participate in professional responsibilities/activities for up to four-hour blocks of time with one or two breaks.
  • Move independently to, from, and within the work setting.
  • Provide for one’s own personal hygiene.
  • Manipulate screening/diagnostic materials, including completion of screening/evaluation protocols.
  • Effectively implement necessary treatment plan appropriate for the patient, including use of materials/instrumentation and data collection.
  • Provide a safe environment for others in responding quickly to emergency situations including fire, choking, etc., and in application of universal precautions (standardized approach to infection control).
  • Visually monitor patient responses and materials.
  • Make accurate judgments about speech and/or acoustic signals (requirements might vary for students in the EDHH program). 

Behavioral and Social Attributes:

  • Maintain emotional and mental health required for use of intellectual abilities, prompt completion of responsibilities, and development of appropriate relationships with patients and colleagues.
  • Maintain composure and emotional stability in demanding situations.      
  • Adapt to changing environments and situations.
  • Communicate effectively with people in person, by phone, and in written form by considering the communication needs and cultural values of the listener (requirements might vary for students in the EDHH program). 
  • Understand and respect supervisory authority.
  • Maintain appropriate professional behavior, including punctuality and regular attendance.
  • Demonstrate compassion, integrity, interest, and motivation in delivering professional services to other individuals.
  • Participate in collaboration with other professionals.

Intellectual Abilities:

  • Demonstrate the mental capacity to learn and assimilate professional information, including the ability to read and comprehend professional literature and reports.
  • Solve clinical problems through critical analysis.
  • Seek relevant case information, synthesize, and apply concepts and information from various sources and disciplines.
  • Write discipline-specific papers and clinical reports in English.
  • Speak Standard American English intelligibly, including the ability to model English phonemes (requirements might vary for students in the EDHH program).
  • Analyze, synthesize, and interpret ideas and concepts in academic and diagnostic/treatment settings.
  • Maintain attention and concentration for sufficient time to complete clinical activities for up to four-hour blocks of time with one or two breaks.
  • Schedule and prioritize activities, and provide documentation in a timely manner.
  • Comply with administrative, legal, and regulatory policies.

The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete the course of study leading to the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders or an AuD degree.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must pay for and pass both a background/crime records check and drug test prior to their first clinical placement.  The CSD Background Check and Drug Testing Policy and Procedures document is available in the CSD Department Office (Professional Building, Room 237).

Students will be required to provide their Praxis Examination scores to the department prior to graduation.

Program Description

The Au.D. program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a full-time doctoral program requiring a minimum of 105 credit hours over approximately four (4) years consisting of both academic course work and clinical practicum.

The Au.D. program is designed to prepare professionals to enter the workplace with a high level of skills and knowledge through intensive academic and clinical experiences. The program is designed to prepare a person for a career in the hospitals, private practice settings, industrial settings, medical offices, clinical settings and rehabilitation centers.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 105 semester hours shall be completed, including the following:

  1. Academic course work requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-A).
  2. Clinical practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-A).
  3. Completion of a Doctoral Project or Thesis.
  4. Comprehensive Examinations
  5. Clinical Externship
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Curriculum

First Year

Fall  13 credits (12 +1)

CSD 852 Advanced Hearing Science 3 hrs
CSD 834 Diagnostic Audiology I 3 hrs
CSD 849 Basic Audiometry 3 hrs
CSD 807 Auditory System Physiology/Neurophysiology 3 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 hr

Spring  10 credits (9 +1)

CSD 868 Amplification Systems I 3 hrs
CSD 873 Educational Audiology 3 hrs
CSD 875 Medical Audiology 3 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 hr

Summer  7 credits (6 +1)

CSD 850 Pediatric Audiology 3 hrs
CSD 876 Hearing Conservation and Calibration 3 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 hr

Second Year

Fall  12 credits (10 +2)

CSD 835 Diagnostic Audiology II 3 hrs
CSD 871 Amplification Systems II 3 hrs
CSD 878 Professional Issues and Practice Management 4 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 2 hr

Spring  13 credits (11 +2)

CSD 800 Research Methods in Audiology 3 hrs
CSD 842 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation 4 hrs
CSD 844 Electrophysiology 4 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 2 hr

Summer 10 credits (8 +2)

CSD 972 Advanced Auditory Rehabilitation 3 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 2 hrs
CSD 880 Ground Rounds 3 hrs
CSD 884 Doctoral Project 2 hrs
  OR  
CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis 2 hr
Third Year

Fall  9 credits (6 +3)

CSD 945 Central Auditory Processing Disorders 3 hrs
CSD 946 Genetics and Hearing Loss 1 hr
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 3 hrs
CSD 884 Doctoral Project 2 hrs
  OR  
CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis 2 hrs

Spring  11 credits (8 +3)

CSD 921  Sign Language I 3 hrs
CSD 848 Cochlear Implants and Other Assistive Listening Devices 3 hrs
CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice 3 hrs
CSD 884 Doctoral Project 2 hrs
  OR  
CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis 2 hrs

Summer 6 credits

CSD 996 Audiology Externship 6 hrs
Fourth Year

Fall 9 credits

CSD 996 Audiology Externship 9 hrs

Spring 9 credits

CSD 996 Audiology Externship 9 hrs
Program Accreditation

The AuD program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must pay for and pass both a background/crime records check and drug test prior to their first clinical placement.  The CSD Background Check and Drug Testing Policy and Procedure document is available in the CSD Department Office (Professional Building, room 237).

Students will be required to provide their Praxis examination scores to the department prior to graduation.

Accumulation of "C" Grades

The accumulation of more than 9 hours of "C" or below in academic and/or practicum courses will result in dismissal from the program.

Program Accreditation

The AuD. program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Program Description

The Masters program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers two options;  education of the deaf and hard of hearing (EDHH) and speech-language pathology (SLP).  The program is designed to prepare students to make intelligent decisions and take appropriate, thoughtful action.  The program is organized to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify and meet the communication needs of individuals and families.  The SLP option is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  The EDHH option is approved by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).

Program Requirements

Non-Thesis Option:  A minimum of 46 semester hours in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or a minimum of 58 semester hours in Speech-Language Pathology shall be completed, including the following:

  1. Graduate course work to meet academic requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC); or the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
  2. Clinical practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC); or the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
  3. Completion and approval of CSD portfolio (Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing only).
  4. Completion of a master’s project.
  5. Comprehensive Examinations.

Thesis Option: Requirements included in items 1, 2 and 3 above shall pertain.  Completion of the Master's Thesis and oral defense shall replace items 4 and 5 listed above.

Additional Program Requirements

  1. Students must pay for and pass both a background/crime records check and drug test prior to their first clinical placement. The CSD Background Check and Drug Testing Policy and Procedure document is available in the CSD Department Office (Professional Building, room 237).
  2. Students will also be required to provide their Praxis examination scores to the department prior to graduation.
  3. EDHH students eligible for student teaching (CSD 796) will be placed in approved sites and in locations to be determined by the CSD faculty.
Master of Science in CSD, Speech-Language Pathology option

Completion of course work for speech-language pathology requires two academic years (fall, spring) and one summer;  enrollment in two summer sessions is encouraged.  This option prepares students for a career in an educational setting (i.e., public school, special school, special school district);  a clinical setting (i.e., hospital, guidance center, rehabilitation center or nursing home); an industrial setting; a private setting; or others.  Entry into a Ph.D. program is also possible after completion of this program.  

Summer 1

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 718 Fluency Disorders 2 hrs
CSD 733 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2 hrs
CSD 720 Voice Disorders  2 hrs

Fall 1

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 728 Advanced Study of Phonological (Speech Sound) Disorders in Children 3 hrs
CSD 712 Child Language I  3 hrs
CSD 713 Child Language II  3 hrs
CSD 724    Aphasia   3 hrs
CSD 795    Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum)   2 hrs

Spring 1

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 702 Research Methods in Communication Disorders 3 hrs
CSD 725 Motor Speech Disorders 3 hrs
CSD 729 Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders  3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) 4 hrs

Summer 2

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 718 Fluency Disorders (if not taken Summer 1) 2 hrs
CSD 733 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (if not taken in Summer 1) 2 hrs
CSD 720  Voice Disorders (if not taken in Summer 1) 2 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project OR 1 hr
CSD 799 Masters Thesis 2 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) 3 hrs

Fall 2  

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 741 Dysphagia 3 hrs
CSD 732 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations 3 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project OR  1 hr
CSD 799 Masters Thesis 2 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum)  4 hrs

Spring 2

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
CSD 791 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology 3 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project OR 1 hr
CSD 799 Masters Thesis 2 hrs
CSD 797 Speech-Language Pathology Externship 6 hrs
Master of Science in CSD, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing option

The EDHH option contains two tracks.  Students will work with their academic advisor to determine which track is best suited for their needs.  Track one is designed to lead to teacher certification in the State of Missouri and national certification issued by the Council on Education of the Deaf.  It is the track that most students will select.  Within track one there is also an accelerated master's option available which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to begin graduate course work during the senior year, and complete the program in three graduate semesters following coursework in the junior and senior years.

EDHH Certification Requirements 

Contact your advisor or the Department Head for the requirements and coursework necessary to meet state and national certification requirements.  Students pursuing certification in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be required to complete additional education coursework through the College of Education and are required to collect and assemble materials for completion of a professional portfolio.

In order to be recommended for state certification, each student must:

  1. Successfully complete all Practicum requirements with a grade of “B” or better
  2. Successfully complete the graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing option).
  3. Successfully complete the state approved exit assessment.
  4. Complete all state certification requirements in effect at the time a recommendation is made.
EDHH Masters Curriculum - Track 1 (Traditional Timeline)

Fall 1

CSD 762 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs

Spring 1

CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 765 Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 763 Speech Development:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (AH-linked to Parent-Infant Program) 1 hrs

Summer 1

CSD 760 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3 hrs
CSD 758 Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 2 hrs
CSD 759 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 2 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Parent-Infant Program D/HH) 2 hrs

Fall 2

CSD 761 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 764 Instructional Strategies and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site (Elementary D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 3 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs
CSD 766 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs

Graduate Spring

CSD 796 Supervised Teaching 8 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 1 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs

 

Accelerated Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Additional Program Entrance Requirements 

To be eligible to apply for admission to this program, the student must:

  1.  have junior standing and an overall GPA of 3.00 or better;
  2.  have completed general education requirements; and
  3. have completed the following courses:  EDC 150, SPE 310, CSD 330, CSD 312, CSD 360, EDC 350 and CSD 321 prior to applying to graduate school in the spring of their junior year. 

After successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in CSD requirements, all students in the accelerated master’s program will receive the BS and will be granted full admission to the graduate college.

Please see admission requirements in the Graduate Catalog under Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders for a complete list of application requirements and deadlines.

EDHH Masters Curriculum - Track 1 (Accelerated Timeline)

Junior Fall

CSD 321 Conceptually Accurate Signed English I (also offered in the spring) 3 hrs
CSD 330 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) 3 hrs
CSD 380 Development, Diversity and Deafness 3 hrs
CSD 360 Hearing Science 3 hrs
EDC 350 School and Society 3 hrs

Junior Spring

CSD 331 American Sign Language (ASL) II 3 hrs
CSD 370 Audiology 3 hrs
CSD 312 Normal Language Acquisition (also offered in fall & summer) 3 hrs
CSD 572 Aural Rehabilitation 3 hrs
MTH 320 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers 3 hrs

Senior Fall - 15 hrs - Graduate Total 3 hrs

CSD 322 Conceptually Accurate Signed English II 3 hrs
CSD 497 Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 762 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3 hrs
RDG 318 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 hrs
SPE 515 Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions for Teachers in Applied Settings 3 hrs
  OR  
PSY 508 Behavior Management and Change 3 hrs

Senior Spring - 16 hrs - Graduate Total 10 hrs - 1 hr Senior Permission

CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 562 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 765 Reading:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 763 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 hrs

Graduate Summer

CSD 760 Language Development:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 758 Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 2 hrs
CSD 759 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 2 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Parent-Infant Program D/HH) 2 hrs

Graduate Fall

CSD 761 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 764 Instructional Strategies and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice Off-Site (Elementary D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 3 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs
CSD 766 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs

Graduate Spring

CSD 796 Supervised Teaching 8 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 1 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs

Graduate Fall (elective option for students)

CSD 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 hrs

 

Mixed Credit Course Options

If accepted to the accelerated program, the following 12 hours of courses may apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees:  CSD 760, CSD 762, CSD 763 and CSD 795. 

Before enrolling in a course to be counted toward both undergraduate and graduate credit and to count the course toward the masters degree, an undergraduate student must be accepted into the accelerated program and receive prior approval from the graduate advisor, Department Head of CSD, and the Dean of the Graduate College using a Mixed Credit Form.  Acceptance into the program and all approvals must be completed prior to the end of the Change of Schedule Period for the semester.

EDHH Masters Curriculum - Track 2 

Track two of the EDHH option is an alternative designed for students who wish to receive a masters degree, but do NOT wish to pursue teacher certification (primarily for international students).  Track two will not lead to teacher certification in EDHH.  Students who are interested in pursuing teaching certification in the area of Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing should choose track one of the EDHH option. 

EDHH Masters Degree only without Teaching Certification  Curriculum

Fall 1

CSD 636 American Sign Language I 3 hrs
CSD 380 Development, Diversity and Deafness 3 hrs
CSD 497 Observation Clinical Practicum (MSU Preschool Program of D/HH) 3 hrs
CSD 762 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3 hrs

Spring 1

CSD 637 American Sign Language II 3 hrs
CSD 562 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 765 Reading:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs

Summer 1

CSD 760 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3 hrs
CSD 758 Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 2 hrs
CSD 759 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 2 hrs

Fall 2

CSD 761 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 764 Instructional Strategies and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 1 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs
CSD 766 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs

Graduate Spring

CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH 3 hrs
CSD 763 Speech Development:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing II 3 hrs
CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice (MSU Preschool Program for D/HH 1 hr
CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project 3 hrs
  OR  
CSD 799 Master's Thesis 3 hrs

Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Online Graduate Certificate

Ye Wang, Certificate Advisor
Professional Building, Room 253, Phone (417) 836-6347
YeWang@MissouriState.edu

Program Description

A 14-credit hour Missouri State University Online Graduate Certificate in Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (EDHH) is available to non-degree seeking students or students pursuing a program of study in other areas who are interested in completing these courses as electives or in addition to requirements on the respective program of study.  The certificate is also offered to support professionals in the fields of communication sciences and disorders, education, psychology, social work, medicine and other related specialties.  The certificate will not lead to teacher certification in EDHH; however, it is offered to support educators and other professionals who desire basic skills in the area of EDHH.  Required course work for the EDHH Online Graduate Certificate follows:

Program Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply for admission to this program, the student must:

  1. Have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences or disorders, education or a related area.
  2. Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00.
  3. Apply and be admitted to the Graduate College.
EDHH Online Graduate Certificate Curriculum
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
CSD 762 Speech Development:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing I 3 hrs
CSD 766 Counseling:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 765  Reading:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 760 Language Development:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3 hrs
CSD 759 Early Intervention:  Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2 hrs
                                           TOTAL 14 hrs

 

Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses

CSD 623 Neural Bases of Human Communication

Prerequisite: permission. Study of the nervous system and its role in normal and abnormal speech and language processing. May be taught concurrently with CSD 522. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 522 and CSD 623.

CSD 636 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)

Prerequisite: permission. A beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 330. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 636 and CSD 330.

CSD 637 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) II

Prerequisite: permission. An advanced beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain more complex introductory information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 331. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 637 and CSD 331.

CSD 638 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) III

Prerequisite: CSD 637 and permission. An intermediate level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information regarding vocabulary, syntax and cultural factors related to this unique visual/gestural system of communication. Students will gain further practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 332. Cannot receive for both CSD 638 and CSD 332.

CSD 639 Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) IV

Prerequisite: CSD 638 and permission. An advanced level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information regarding vocabulary, syntax and cultural factors related to this unique visual/gestural system of communication. Students will gain further practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 333. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 639 and CSD 333. 3(-0) S

CSD 669 Psycho-Social Implications of Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Characteristics and problems of persons who are D/HH as they affect interaction with general society. Emphasis on interpersonal relationships through the lifespan. Introduction to adolescent development and psychology of learning of the typical child. May be taught concurrently with CSD 562. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 562 and CSD 669.

CSD 673 Aural Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Principles of habilitation/rehabilitation of communication disorders related to hearing impairment. Types of amplification and assistive listening devices used in classrooms. Issues of classroom acoustics and ways to optimize the classroom listening environment. May be taught concurrently with CSD 572. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 572 and CSD 673.

CSD 681 Technical Solutions in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Review and demonstration of current hard- and software systems for the evaluation, treatment, and research of communication disorders. May be taught concurrently with CSD 580. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 580 and CSD 681.

CSD 701 Research: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Foundation for research study in the education of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of research and professional writing as it pertains to education of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.

CSD 702 Research Methods in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Nature of qualitative and quantitative research methodology, experimental design, scientific writing, and the exploration of efficacy and effectiveness in evidence-based practice. Examination of research literature through critical reviews of articles. The design of research pertaining to speech, language and hearing functions, and the analysis of data.

CSD 710 Developmental Psycholinguistics

Prerequisite: permission. Presentation of current theories associated with psycholinguistic development. Focus will be on auditory perception, individual differences, cognitive hypotheses, and stage transition.

CSD 712 Child Language I

Prerequisite: permission. Issues related to the area of language development and disorders in children age birth to five will be presented. The course will focus on best practices for the assessment and treatment of children age birth to five with language disorders.

CSD 713 Child Language II

Prerequisite: permission. Current issues within the area of oral and written language development and disorders in school-age children and adolescents will be discussed. Methods for critically evaluating research and applying this research to clinical practice with children and adolescents with language disorders will be covered. Focus of course is on optimal methods for assessment and treatment of language disorders in children and adolescents.

CSD 714 Language Disorders: Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for language disorders in adults associated with auditory discrimination, perception, short and long-term memory, semantic and syntactical concept formation, and retrieval of auditory information.

CSD 715 Infants and Toddlers: Communication Assessment and Treatment

Prerequisite: permission. Issues regarding communication assessment and intervention for infants and toddlers will be discussed. Course content will include a study of at-risk factors and established risks for developmental disabilities. Service delivery models for the assessment and treatment of communication disorders for infants and toddlers will be presented. Play-based assessment and intervention strategies will be included in course content.

CSD 716 Craniofacial Anomalies

Prerequisite: permission. The study of communication and associated problems related to congenital and acquired craniofacial anomalies. Emphasis on interdisciplinary procedures relative to amelioration of communication deficits manifest in these anomalies.

CSD 718 Fluency Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Theoretical, clinical, and experimental approaches to the study and treatment of fluency disorders.

CSD 720 Voice Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. The study of the human voice and its disorders. Emphasis on 1) evaluation and treatment of neurogenic, psychogenic, and ideopathic voice disorders, and 2) respiratory, laryngeal and velopharyngeal dysfunction.

CSD 723 Sign Language

Prerequisite: CSD 321 or CSD 921; and permission. Emphasis on the expansion of Manually Coded English sign language skills through the use of conversation and the increased development of vocabulary. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study. May be taught concurrently with CSD 322 or CSD 922. May only receive credit for one of the following: CSD 322, CSD 723, and CSD 922.

CSD 724 Aphasia

Prerequisite: permission. Emphasis on language impairment as a result of brain dysfunction. A theoretical and clinical analysis of the neurolinguistic basis for describing, diagnosing, remediating, and/or providing means for alternative communication for individuals who suffer from aphasia.

CSD 725 Motor Speech Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Study of neurogenic speech disorders. Emphasis on the evaluation and treatment of (1) the dysarthrias and dyspraxias, and (2) underlying neurologic and vocal tract dysfunction.

CSD 726 Diagnostics: Speech and Language Assessment

Prerequisite: permission. Principles and procedures for tests of language and speech dysfunctions. Interpretation of diagnostic findings leading to clinical decision-making, rehabilitative planning and reporting. Students obtain clinical experience in diagnostic procedures at the University Speech and Hearing Clinic.

CSD 728 Advanced Study of Phonological (Sound System) Disorders in Children

Prerequisite: permission. Discussion of processes involved in phonological production and how breakdowns in these processes, including hearing loss or deafness, lead to specific problems. Methods for critically evaluating research and applying this research to the study of phonological disorders will be covered. Focus of course is on optimal methods for assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children.

CSD 729 Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. Exploration of the pathophysiology, nature, appraisal, prevention, and management of a variety of neurogenic communication disorders, excluding the aphasias, that affect human cognition. These disorders include right hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury, in both children and adults, and the dementias.

CSD 732 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations

Prerequisite: permission. Information on the speech and language disabilities associated with children with special needs. Target populations will include children with cognitive disabilities, dual sensory disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disabilities and/or physical disabilities, and children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Communication development and prevention, assessment, and intervention for each of these populations will be addressed.

CSD 733 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Prerequisite: permission. This course will cover the basic components of AAC as well as assessment and intervention strategies. In addition, the operation, evaluation, and application of the technology associated with AAC will be presented. AAC assessment and intervention will be discussed in regards to the following populations: children and adults with developmental disabilities and individuals with acquired disabilities.

CSD 741 Dysphagia

Prerequisite: permission. Comprehensive study of normal and disordered swallowing. Special emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and treatment of disordered swallowing processes.

CSD 742 Speech-Language Services in Medical Settings

Prerequisite: permission. This course is designed to provide a guide to the concepts, policies, and procedures encountered in the medical setting. It is hoped that at the end of this course, students will feel more comfortable entering the medical setting in various practicum settings that are required in our graduate program.

CSD 758 Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Methods and techniques for working with families as well as in the educational environment of infants and children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing from birth through the beginning elementary school years. Emphasis on methods and procedures of formal and informal assessment.

CSD 759 Early Intervention: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: permission. Methods and techniques for working with families who have infants, toddlers and/or young children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to the beginning elementary school years in both natural and educational environments. Emphasis on methods and procedures for intervention, interpretation of assessment data and prescriptive instruction.

CSD 760 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Theories and research into language development in individuals with hearing and those with losses of hearing are explored with implications for assessment and intervention. Problems and issues related to language development are presented for reflection and discussion.

CSD 761 Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: permission. Methods, strategies, and techniques of language development that may be applied in assessing and instructing students with hearing losses.

CSD 762 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing I

Prerequisite: permission. Theories of speech development as they apply to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Phonetics including transcription. Anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanisms. Techniques for analyzing speech will be stressed. Two semester sequence, CSD 763 to follow.

CSD 763 Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing II

Prerequisite: CSD 762 and permission. Application of information learned in CSD 762. Utilizing a collaborative model for the development of speech/spoken language is emphasized by maximizing the use of residual hearing and cochlear implant technology across settings.

CSD 764 Instructional Strategies and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Formal and informal assessment, the concept of curriculum, instructional placement and programming for students who are deaf or hard of hearing from the upper elementary through the secondary school levels, including career education. Development of instructional strategies with an emphasis on individualized instruction.

CSD 765 Reading: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Theories of reading with an emphasis on adaptations for assessment and intervention for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Introduction to available resources.

CSD 766 Counseling: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Prerequisite: permission. Theoretical bases of counseling and the role of the educator in the counseling process. Emphasis on the counseling process as it affects the educational, personal, social, and familial adjustment of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

CSD 767 Amplification Systems in the Educational Setting

Prerequisite: permission. The different types of amplification and assistive listening devices used in classrooms will be discussed in detail. Students will be able to discuss issues of acoustics and amplification devices in educational settings. They will learn vocabulary needed for communication with other professionals, and they will obtain hands-on experience with hearing aids and assistive devices found in classrooms.

CSD 782 Acoustic Phonetics

Prerequisite: permission. Investigation of the acoustic characteristics of normal and pathological speech and voice production.

CSD 783 Physiological Phonetics

Prerequisite: permission. Analyses of the physiological features underlying voice, speech and language processes; theories of encoding, and encoding control mechanisms.

CSD 784 Non-Thesis Project

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth study in an area of communication sciences and disorders, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Syllabi with specific expectations will be developed for each semester. SLP Emphasis: Students register for 1 credit hour per semester for a minimum of 3 semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for 3 credit hour in the first semester of enrollment and then 1 credit hour in the subsequent semester for a minimum total of 4 credit hours, may be repeated.

CSD 788 Professional Issues I: Education Settings

Prerequisite: permission. This class will be taught in conjunction with student's school practicum experiences and will focus on professional issues in school settings. Topics will include overview of service delivery systems, business aspects of service delivery, scope of practice, quality assurance/assessment, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional organizations, and career development issues.

CSD 789 Professional Issues

Prerequisite: permission. This functionally-oriented course is designed to complement students' concurrent clinical externships in educational and healthcare settings. Issues include, but are not limited to, in-depth discussion and analysis of relevant local, state, and national policies and procedures for ethical and effective evidence-based service delivery; models of collaborative team assessment and treatment applications to a variety of speech-language pathology settings; professional organizations; and recognition of potential external influences that may impact treatment objectives and length of intervention.

CSD 790 Workshop in Communication Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. A concentration of work to improve the skill and knowledge in specific areas. Each workshop will be concerned with a single topic. Number of class hours determined by length of workshop. Thirty clock hours equal 1 semester hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours credit.

CSD 791 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

Prerequisite: permission. Functionally-oriented course designed to complement students' concurrent clinical externships in educational and healthcare settings. Issues include, but are not limited to, in-depth discussion and analysis of relevant local, state, and national policies and procedures for ethical and effective evidence-based service delivery; models of collaborative team assessment and treatment applicable to a variety of practice settings; and recognition of potential external influences that may impact treatment objectives and length of intervention.

CSD 792 Independent Study

Prerequisite: permission. Study may be a reading project or a practical application of theories. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.

CSD 794 Orientation to Clinic Speech Pathology

Prerequisite: permission. Preparation for practicum work in speech pathology. Clinic procedures, observation guidelines, documentation requirements, shadowing of practicing clinicians, development of integration of knowledge and skills in speech pathology.

CSD 795 Advanced Clinical Practice

Prerequisite: permission. Training in audiology, speech and language disorders, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. May be repeated. Supplemental course fee.

CSD 796 Supervised Teaching

Prerequisite: permission. The assumption of teaching responsibilities at an approved practicum site under the direction of a University CED certified supervisor and practicum site instructor. Students enrolled in this course may be required to have a physical examination, including a TB test before placement in the practicum setting.

CSD 797 Speech-Language Pathology Externship

Prerequisite: permission. Professionally supervised practice in speech-language assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this class may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated.

CSD 799 Masters Thesis

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth research culminating in a presentation and defense of the thesis. Syllabi with specific expectations will be developed for each semester. SLP Emphasis: Students register for 2 credit hours per semester for a minimum of 3 semesters; may be repeated. DHH Emphasis: Students register for 3 credit hours per semester for a minimum of 2 semesters; may be repeated. Students must be registered for at least one credit hour until the thesis has been approved.

CSD 800 Research Methods in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course will outline the research process in audiology beginning from proposing a research question to drawing and disseminating conclusions. Special emphasis will be place on conducting clinical research and evaluating published research findings in audiology.

CSD 807 Auditory System: Physiology/Neurophysiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes in depth aspects of the peripheral and central auditory system as it pertains to anatomy and physiology. Students learn about the functional development of the human auditory system as well as comparative anatomy. The peripheral anatomy will include external (pinna, canal, and tympanic membrane), middle (ossicular mechanism, eustachian tube, facial nerve) and cochlear structures (microanatomy, ultrastructures, sensory epithelium, cochlear fluids, vascular system). The central anatomy will include the cochlear nerve, neural transmission, afferent and efferent pathways (brainstem and midbrain) and cortical function.

CSD 834 Diagnostic Audiology I

Prerequisite: permission. A comprehensive study of a variety of site of lesion tests. The course will cover acoustic immittance and reflectance measures including tympanometry and acoustic reflex measures for detection of middle ear disorders and site of lesions in the auditory pathway. Other site of lesion tests include threshold and suprathreshold tone decay, loudness recruitment, loudness balance. Short Increment Sensitivity Index, Bekesy tests and brief tone audiometry. Tests for detection of nonorganic hearing loss will also be discussed.

CSD 835 Diagnostic Audiology II

Prerequisite: permission. In the first part of the course, the different types of otoacoustic emissions will be discussed in detail. Students will learn to record, analyze and interpret otoacoustic emissions. They will learn screening and diagnostic applications of otoacoustic emissions in a variety of auditory pathologies. In the second part of the course, research methodology will be applied to demonstrate efficacy in clinical service delivery in all areas of audiologic practice. Outcome measures for various diagnostic test will be discussed.

CSD 840 Speech Pathology for the Audiologist

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth discussion of normal and disordered speech and language development, with emphasis on hearing loss and its effect on speech and language. Central auditory processing disorders, adult communication disorders, and proper evaluation and referral processes for speech and language also discussed.

CSD 842 Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: permission. An examination of the physiological aspects of the vestibular system, chemical effects on the vestibular system, medical and chemical treatment methods, balance system assessment, assessment of the efficacy of intervention, and anatomy, neuroanatomy, and physiology of the pertinent sections of the auditory system (peripheral and central) will be covered.

CSD 844 Electrophysiology

Prerequisite: permission. A look at various techniques and theories behind electrodiagnostic testing procedures. Advanced study of auditory evoked responses applied in audiology. Anatomy, neuroanatomy, and physiology of the pertinent sections of the auditory system (peripheral and central) will be covered. Supplemental course fee.

CSD 846 Instrumentation and Calibration

Prerequisite: permission. Detailed investigation into instrumentation and calibration and its importance in the field of Audiology. Emphasis on bioelectrical hazards, physical characteristics and measurement of acoustic, electric, and other non-acoustic stimuli, determination of calibration in relation to accepted standards, and use of various types of instrumentation according to manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

CSD 848 Cochlear Implants and Other Assistive Listening Devices

Prerequisite: permission. This course provides an investigation into the various types of cochlear implants and an understanding of the anatomical and psychological aspects, including controversies surrounding implantation of children. Emphasis will include intervention and therapy techniques for children and adults with cochlear implants and other alternative listening devices.

CSD 849 Basic Audiometry

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes aspects of basic diagnostic testing in clinical audiology. Students learn about basic diagnostic test procedures including air-conduction and bone-conduction threshold testing, speech audiometric test procedures and clinical masking procedures.

CSD 850 Pediatric Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Overview of auditory development. Presentation of auditory disorders, audiological assessment, and treatment needs specific to infants and children. Emphasis on parent-child interactions and family dynamics in habilitating hearing-impaired children. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

CSD 852 Advanced Hearing Science

Prerequisite: permission. Acoustics and physical measures involving the properties of sound as well as psychoacoustics and sound perception.

CSD 866 Counseling in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Various counseling strategies used in clinical audiology practice will be discussed. Counseling needs of adults with hearing loss and families of children with hearing loss will be reviewed.

CSD 868 Amplification Systems I

Prerequisite: permission. Current concepts in amplification and assistive listening devices. Evaluation, selection, and fitting of prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

CSD 870 Clinical Audiology II

Prerequisite: permission. Theory and practice of electrophysiological testing for the auditory and vestibular systems. Relevant calibration and instrumentation issues.

CSD 871 Amplification Systems II

Prerequisite: permission. Coverage of recent developments in remediation of communication disorders related to hearing loss in adults and children.

CSD 873 Educational Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. This course includes information and strategies students need to work in today's inclusive school environment, functioning as part of a collaborative team, helping develop IFSPs, IEPs and ITPs, supervising audiological screening and conservation programs. It will prepare students to perform the various roles of the educational audiologist, clinician, community liaison service coordinator, supervisor, and advocate. Issues that affect learners with hearing impairment across the lifespan (infant toddlers, elementary and high school students, and college and adult learners) and various regulations related to the delivery of effective educational services (e.g., ADA, IDEA) will be discussed. This course will also include information on the evaluation of, and referral process for, speech and language disorders related to hearing loss.

CSD 874 Clinical Audiology III

Prerequisite: permission. Discussion of recent advances in audiology and hearing science research which have potential clinical application.

CSD 875 Medical Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Detailed analysis of the etiology and assessment of common pathologies of the auditory system. Medical intervention and audiologic test battery interpretation discussed.

CSD 876 Hearing Conservation and Calibration

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course will prepare the audiologist to meet industrial needs for sound measurement and hearing conservation. Government standards will be reviewed and applied to industrial settings that fall under OSHA guidelines for hearing conservation. This will include the anatomical and physiological effects of noise on humans; federals standards and damage-risk criteria, the susceptibility and predisposing factors related to industrial noise as well as conducting and reporting a noise survey with a hearing conservation plan. The course will also cover calibration of audiometers and the use of ANSI standards.

CSD 878 Professional Issues and Practice Management

Prerequisite: permission. Investigation into the current professional issues and ethics in the field of audiology, as well as legal aspects of audiology practice management. Emphasis is placed on private and clinical practice. Laws, ethics, current issues, regulations, policies, management practices, and record maintenance will also be covered.

CSD 880 Grand Rounds in Audiology

Prerequisite: permission. Describes in-depth aspects of audiological evaluation, diagnosis and management of routine and complex cases. The course will review cases in which behavioral, electrophysiologic, central, and vestibular testing are necessary to allow differential diagnosis. Each case study will involve the progression of the disorder and audiological/medical manifestations that occur during this period. Discussion involving strategies for (re)habilitation, remediation and management of each auditory disorder will be examined. The latter may include amplification, central auditory processing, counseling and tinnitus management. Case presentations will be obtained from audiology, otology, and neurology journals, text and personal cases. In addition, with respect to aural (re)habilitation, presentations will be made on current trends in amplification management regarding manufacturers' products and their applicability to specific cases.

CSD 884 Doctoral Project

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth study in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation of an extensive scholarly paper. Must be repeated for a minimum of 6 credit hours.

CSD 895 Advanced Clinical Practice

Prerequisite: permission. Training in audiology, speech and language disorders, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. May be repeated. Supplemental course fee.

CSD 921 Sign Language I

Prerequisite: permission. Gain beginner level skill in sign language and finger-spelling through Manually coded English. Develop a general knowledge base including the history of sign language and the spectrum of sign options available. May be taught concurrently with CSD 321. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 321 and CSD 921. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study.

CSD 922 Sign Language II

Prerequisite: CSD 921 and permission. Emphasis on the expansion of Manually Coded English sign language skills through the use of conversation and the increased development of vocabulary. May be taught concurrently with CSD 322. Students cannot receive credit for both CSD 322 and CSD 922. Students will be required to complete a project in an area related to their professional course of study.

CSD 930 Introduction to American Sign Language

Prerequisite: permission. A beginning level course in American Sign Language. Students will gain information about the history and structure of this unique visual/gestural system of communication, its vocabulary and syntax, and practical experience in its use, both expressively and receptively. May be taught concurrently with CSD 330. Students cannot receive credit for both CSD 330 and CSD 930. Students in this course will be required to complete additional assignments compared to those students in CSD 330.

CSD 945 Central Auditory Processing Disorders

Prerequisite: permission. This course describes various aspects of central auditory processing and disorders. Students learn about the underlying processes of auditory processing in the central nervous system. They are provided with a review of several evaluation and remediation approaches used in the management of individuals with central auditory disorders.

CSD 946 Genetics and Hearing Loss

Prerequisite: permission. Provides basic understanding of genetic terminology, cell biology (mitosis and meiosis), DNA structure and function, introduction to genetic aspects of hearing loss, mode of inheritance, pedigree chart, syndromic and nonsyndromic hearing loss, molecular aspects to nonsyndromic hearing loss, epidemiology of hearing loss, and genetic screening and diagnosis. Also, issues related to genetic testing, impact on families, bioethics and cultural issues in deaf community, and genetic counseling will be discussed. Course will also cover the current research about human genome and its relation to diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. Several case studies and hands-on activities will be presented to incorporate course materials and class discussion.

CSD 972 Advanced Auditory Re/Habilitation

Prerequisite: permission. Course will include detailed investigation into clinical assessment, treatment techniques, and evaluation of auditory re/habilitation and discussion of the theories and research of language development in individuals with both normal and impaired hearing. Implications for intervention are reviewed and discussed. Various counseling strategies for both adults with hearing loss and families of children with hearing loss will be discussed as they relate to case management.

CSD 996 Audiology Externship

Prerequisite: permission. Professionally supervised practice in auditory assessment and intervention in clinical, hospital, school, and/or other settings. Students enrolled in this class may be required to have a TB test, immunizations, and malpractice insurance. May be repeated.

CSD 999 Doctoral Thesis

Prerequisite: permission. In-depth research in an area of Audiology, culminating in a presentation and defense of the thesis. Must be repeated for a minimum of 6 credit hours.