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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies
COURSES
- Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CSD) -- Graduate Courses
- Communication and Disorders (CSD) -- In-Service Courses
Note: Students must provide their own transportation in those courses requiring off-campus clinical instruction or observation and defray any resulting personal expense. Students involved with clinical practice must carry professional liability insurance and meet departmental health requirements.
Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies (CSD)
CSD 80. Introduction to Human Communication and Disorders
(3)
An overview of speech, language and hearing, and disorders of
communication; interrelations between the causes of communication
disorders and their psychological and sociological effects.
CSD 91. American Sign Language I (3)
Introduction to the appreciation, comprehension, and analysis
of a language developed in a visual/gestural mode. American Sign
Language, its cultural/historical background, the role it plays
in the deaf community, and its growing influence in American mainstream.
CSD 92. American Sign Language II (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation A2, CSD 91 or permission of instructor.
Further appreciation, comprehension, and analysis of the uniqueness
of a visual/gestural language, including its cultural/historical
background and the role it has played in deaf communities in the
United States and throughout the world. G.E. Breadth C2.
CSD 93. American Sign Language III (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92. Continued study of grammatical structure
of the lexicon of American Sign Language related to its historical,
artistic, and cultural influence in mainstream society with emphasis
on receptive/expressive conversational and cultural skills for
communication. (Formerly CSD 123)
CSD 94S. American Sign Language IV (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 123. Full development of receptive/expressive
conversational skills in a culturally appropriate and participatory
fashion using American Sign Language to converse, narrate, and
engage in conversations with Deaf children and adults from diverse
background. (Formerly CSD 94, 124)
CSD 95. Introduction to Speech and Language
Development (3)
Study of normal verbal development; compilation of developmental
milestones in speech and language acquisition.
CSD 98. Introduction to Hard of Hearing
and Deaf People (3)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation A2. Introduces diversity among hard
of hearing and deaf individuals, their backgrounds, their history,
and their life experiences. Places emphasis on understanding their
minority status and appreciating communications and cross-cultural
skills for interaction. G.E. Breadth D3.
CSD 101. Phonetics of American English (3)
Perceptual and physiological characteristics of American English
speech sounds; application of phonetics to the study of normal
and abnormal speech patterns and regional dialects. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
CSD 102. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech
Hearing Mechanisms (3)
Anatomic and physiologic bases of the speech and hearing mechanisms.
CSD 103. Speech and Hearing Science (3)
Physiological acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustic phonetics,
and perception of speech. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
CSD 105. Disorders of Articulation (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on the assessment
and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
CSD 106. Analysis of Language Acquisition
by Deaf Children (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1. Comparative analysis of the structure
of written language of normally developing and deaf children and
youth.
CSD 107. Observation in Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies:
Speech-Language Pathology (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105; corequisite: CSD
110. Observation of assessment, treatment, parent counseling,
and other clinical services in the University Speech and Hearing
Clinic or at other professional settings.
CSD 109. Disorders of Language (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on language disorders
in children; description of clinical subgroups; assessment and
treatment. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
CSD 110. Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 105. Corequisite: CSD 107
(1 unit). Principles and procedures of diagnostic evaluation of
communicative disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
CSD 114. Education of Exceptional Children
(3)
Characteristics of exceptional children; diagnostic and instructional
programs; legal and certification issues; observation. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
CSD 115. Disorders of Fluency and Voice (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Normal and deviant vocal
productions; introduction to assessment and treatment principles
of analysis, measurement, and management of fluency disorders
in children and adults.
CSD 116. Treatment Procedures in Communicative
Disorders (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105, 109, or
115. Treatment procedures that apply across disorders of communication;
developing client-specific treatment programs. (2 seminar, 2 lab
hours)
CSD 122. Communicative Disorders in Multicultural
Populations (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105 or 109.
Differentiation between speech-language disorders in culturally
and linguistically diverse clients. Current research in specific
diagnosis and remediation techniques for children and adults.
Application to case studies.
CSD 128. Observation in Audiology (1-3; max
total 3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 102; or permission of instructor. Priority
will be given to seniors. Corequisite: CSD 131. Observation of
audiologic testing.
CSD 131. Principles of Audiology (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 80, 95,102; or permission of instructor. Priority
will be given to seniors. Corequisite: CSD 128. Hearing loss and
its medical aspects; introduction to hearing conservation; assessment
of hearing loss; interpretation of diagnostic test results.
CSD 135. Sign Variations for Classroom Use
(3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 93. Focus on signing skills and
different models/systems of communication used with deaf and hard-of-hearing
students in a classroom.
CSD 136. Sign Language Vocabulary for Professionals
(3)
Prerequisites: CSD 91, 92, 93, 94S. Focus primarily on building
extensive specialized vocabularies essential for gaining sign
language fluency and conversational competence for professionals
working and communicating with deaf and hard-of-hearing children
and adults.
CSD 139. Deaf Culture (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Experiences
faced by deaf people, and their varying degrees of participation
in deaf culture/deaf community; social, emotional, vocational,
intellectual, and linguistic aspects of deaf culture; historical
and current struggles to overcome problems experienced by deaf
people in American and international cultures. G.E. Multicultural/International
MI. (Formerly HHS 139)
CSD 141. Education of Deaf Children and Their
Parents (3)
Study of deaf children in general, parent education, and various
educational programs and services for deaf children and their
parents. Emphasis on methods of instruction, education of deaf
children, and families.
CSD 162. Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106; corequisite: CSD 135.
Seminar on techniques to develop speech in deaf and hard-of-hearing
children and youth; observation, demonstration, and practice with
deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth.
CSD 163. ASL and English Acquisition by Deaf
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106, 135, 141. Teaching
techniques to develop language in deaf and hard-of-hearing children
and youth; construction of English sentences and grammar; comparative
studies of various language curricula.
CSD 164. School Subjects for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 91, 92, 95, 106, 135, 141; and permission
of instructor. The process of teaching academic school subjects
to deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; observation and
demonstration. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
CSD 166. Introduction to Interpreting (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 95 or LING 150, CSD 139, 141; corequisites:
CSD 92 and ENGL 1. Study of the theoretical foundations and technical
skills needed to interpret in professional settings for deaf and
hard-of-hearing children and adults. The roles, responsibilities,
and ethics of interpreters providing interpreting services in
various professional settings.
CSD 168. Observations in Sign Language Studies
(2)
Prerequisite: CSD 166. Development of practical interpreting
skills in professional settings, such as artistic, educational,
health, legal, medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and social
services settings.
CSD 169. Sign Language Interpreting I:
Voice to Sign (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 168. Corequisites: CSD 136 and 139. Emphasis
on the development of the communication skills necessary for interpreting
from spoken English to sign language in professional settings.
CSD 170. Sign Language Interpreting II:
Sign to Voice (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 169. Emphasis on the development of the
communication skills necessary for interpreting from sign language
to spoken English in professional settings.
CSD 171. Professional Writing in Communicative
Disorders and Deaf Studies (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CSD 105, 106, or 109.
Principles of clinical and scientific writing in communicative
disorders; exercises in writing professional and scientific reports.
CSD 172. Neural Bases of Speech, Language,
and Hearing (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102. Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological
bases of speech, language, and hearing; clinical implications
of neuropathology.
CSD 175. Internship in Interpreting (1-3;
max total 6)
Corequisites: CSD 169, 170. Interpreting under supervision in
professional settings such as: artistic, educational, health,
legal, medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and social services
settings. CR/NC grading only.
CSD 188T. Topics in Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies (1-3; max total 6)
Special courses offered on various topics not included in the
regular curricula in speech, language, and hearing sciences and
disorders.
CSD 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CSD)
CSD 200. Graduate Studies and Research
in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (3)
Prerequisite: statistics (HS 92 or equivalent). Introduction to
graduate studies and methods of research in communicative disorders;
concepts and methods of science and clinical research designs;
graduate level professional and scientific writing skills.
CSD 201. Interviewing and Counseling
in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (3)
Theory and practice in interviewing and counseling clients and
families related to specific speech, language and hearing disorders.
Techniques for altering and modifying behaviors that affect maximum
growth and potential of the client and families.
CSD 202. Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 128, 131. Habilitative and rehabilitative procedures
to assist the hearing impaired: amplification, speech-reading,
auditory training, speech and language training; psycho-socio-educational
issues. (Formerly C D 202)
CSD 204. Seminar in Stuttering (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research on stuttering
in children and adults; assessment and treatment procedures.
CSD 207. Seminar in Neurogenic Language Disorders
(3)
Prerequisite: CSD 172. Demography, etiology, and symptomatology
of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and dementia; medical and
communication assessment; treatment and treatment efficacy research.
CSD 209. Speech-Language-Hearing in Public
School Environment (1)
Corequisite: CSD 257. Seminar in selecting assessment and remediation
procedures for public school children with communicative disorders;
demonstration and application of therapeutic procedures; organization
and administration of school speech and hearing program.
CSD 210. Seminar in Communicative Disorders
with Orofacial Anomalies (3) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Etiology and symptomatology of cleft palate and other orofacial
syndromes in children; medical and communication assessment and
treatment procedures.
CSD 213. Seminar in Motor Speech Disorders
(3)
Prerequisites: CSD 102, 172. Etiology and symptomatology of apraxia,
and dysarthia; assessment and treatment.
CSD 214. Seminar in Language Disorders of
Infants and Children (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 95, 109. Etiology, symptomatology, assessment,
and habilitation of language disorders in infants and toddlers.
CSD 215. Phonological and Severe Speech Disorders:
Communication Intervention, Augmentation, and Alternatives (3)
Advanced study in intervention of phonologic and severe speech
disorders. The design, selection, and use of augmentative and
alternative methods of communication; the populations for which
they are appropriate; and issues related to assessment and treatment.
CSD 216. Seminar in Voice Disorders (3)
Information addressing significant clinical, theoretical, and
scientific issues in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of voice
disorders in children and adults. Presentation of case studies.
Analysis of current research.
CSD 220. Seminar in Dysphagia and Traumatic
Brain Injury (3)
The assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders and traumatic
brain injury. Emphasis on functional treatment outcomes for both
disorders.
CSD 230. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech
and Hearing Therapy (1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: CSD 80, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 110. Supervised
clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of communicative
disorders; development of treatment programs, parent counseling;
referrals; on- and off-campus clinical sites. CR/NC grading only.
(Lab fee, $10)
CSD 250. Advanced Clinical Practice: Audiology
(1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: CSD 103, 128, 131, graduate standing and permission
of instructor. Supervised clinical practice in diagnosis and management
of hearing problems. CR/NC grading only. (Lab fee, $10)
CSD 255. Seminar in Assessment of Deaf
and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. In-depth examination of
psychological, achievement, language, communication, and diagnostic
assessment tools and unique administration procedures used with
deaf children and youth, including an extensive independent child/youth
study and evaluation, shared through discussions, student presentations,
and written form.
CSD 257. Student Teaching: Speech- Language
Pathology (1-9; max total 9) Prerequisites: 5-15 units of
CSD 130 or 230, including 150 supervised clinical hours; admission
to the credential program; corequisite: CSD 209. Directed observation,
participation, and clinical practice (100 hours minimum) under
supervision. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly AS 164A; CD 164A; CSD
164A)
CSD 258. Student Teaching: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
(6-12; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CSD 202, 255, 262, 263, 264; CSET must be taken
and passed. Teaching under supervision in a class for deaf or
hard-of-hearing children and youth. Directed observation, participation,
and weekly conference with university supervisor. CR/NC grading
only. (Formerly CD 164B; CSD 164B)
CSD 260. Advanced Clinical Practice: Deaf
Education (1-6; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CSD 135, 162, 163, 164. Supervised clinical participation
and practice in teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children and
youth; parent counseling; on- and off-campus clinical sites. CR/NC
grading only. (Lab fee, $10)
CSD 262. Seminar in Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 162, 202, permission of instructor. Methods
to develop oral communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing children
and youth; demonstration and off-campus practicum. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
CSD 263. Seminar in Language for Deaf and
Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 163, permission of instructor. Language
problems of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; techniques
of remediation; use of specialized equipment and development of
teaching materials. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
CSD 264. Seminar in School Subjects for Deaf
and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CSD 164 and permission of instructor. Special
problems and techniques of adapting pre- K-12 school curriculum
to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth; demonstration
and practice. Project required.
CSD 267. Externship in Speech-Language Pathology
(1-9; max total 9)
Prerequisites: 5-15 units of CSD 230 and permission of instructor.
Supervised externship in speech-language pathology; diagnosis
and management of communicative disorders. CR/NC grading only.
CSD 268. Externship with Deaf Children and
Youth (6)
Prerequisites: CSD 202, 255, 258, 262, 263, 264; CSET must
be taken and passed. Supervised externship in a residential school
for deaf children and youth. Full time in residence for 8 weeks.
CR/NC grading only.
CSD 278. Application of Theory into Practice
in Deaf Education (3)
Supervised field experience working with deaf and hard-of
hearing students with an emphasis on the integration of applied
research and theory into practice. Development of an induction
plan will include the candidate, university supervisor, and school
district representative where the candidate is employed. CR/NC
grading only.
CSD 279. Induction Plan-based Field Experience
in Deaf Education (3)
Prerequisite: CSD 278. Final supervised field experience working
with deaf and hard-of hearing students with an emphasis on self-assessment,
goal-setting, and other induction plan components. Support is
provided through collaboration between university and school district
personnel. CR/NC grading only.
CSD 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
CSD 292. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Methods
in Communicative Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: completion of CSD 200 and two graduate seminars.
Advanced review of clinical methods, research trends, and recent
developments in assessment and treatment procedures with emphasis
on language disorders in adolescent and young adults. Required
for non-thesis/project SLP graduate students.
CSD 298. Individual Research Project (1-6;
max total 6)
Prerequisite: consent of advisory committee. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A written report on an individual
research project for the master's degree. Approved for RP
grading. (Formerly C D 298)
CSD 299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation and submission of a thesis.
Approved for RP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CSD)
CSD 300T. Selected Topics in Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies
for Continuing Education (1-3; max total 6)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies
Degrees