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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies
COURSES
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CDDS)
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CDDS) -- Graduate Courses
- Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CDDS) -- 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 (CDDS)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 80)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 91)
CDDS 92. American Sign Language II (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation A2, CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 92)
CDDS 93. American Sign Language III (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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 93,
123)
CDDS 94S. American Sign Language IV (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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,
94S, 124)
CDDS 95. Introduction to Speech and Language Development
(3)
Study of normal verbal development; compilation of developmental milestones
in speech and language acquisition. (Formerly CSD 95)
CDDS 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.
(Formerly CSD 98)
CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 101)
CDDS 102. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Hearing
Mechanisms (3)
Anatomic and physiologic bases of the speech and hearing mechanisms. (Formerly
CSD 102)
CDDS 103. Speech and Hearing Science (3)
Physiological acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustic phonetics, and perception
of speech. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly CSD 103)
CDDS 105. Disorders of Articulation (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on the assessment and treatment
of articulation and phonological disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly
CSD 105)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD
106)
CDDS 107. Observation in Communicative Disorders and
Deaf Studies:
Speech-Language Pathology (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102, 103, 105; corequisite: CDDS 110. Observation
of assessment, treatment, parent counseling, and other clinical services
in the University Speech and Hearing Clinic or at other professional settings.
(Formerly CSD 107)
CDDS 109. Disorders of Language (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102. Seminar on language disorders in children;
description of clinical subgroups; assessment and treatment. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours) (Formerly CSD 109)
CDDS 110. Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102, 105. Corequisite: CDDS 107 (1 unit).
Principles and procedures of diagnostic evaluation of communicative disorders.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly CSD 110)
CDDS 114. Education of Exceptional Children (3)
Characteristics of exceptional children; diagnostic and instructional programs;
legal and certification issues; observation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly
CSD 114)
CDDS 115. Disorders of Fluency and Voice (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD
115)
CDDS 116. Treatment Procedures in Communicative Disorders
(3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CDDS 105, 109, or 115. Treatment
procedures that apply across disorders of communication; developing client-specific
treatment programs. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly CSD 116)
CDDS 122. Communicative Disorders in Multicultural Populations
(3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 122)
CDDS 128. Observation in Audiology (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 102; or permission of instructor. Priority will
be given to seniors. Corequisite: CDDS 131. Observation of audiologic testing.
(Formerly CSD 128)
CDDS 131. Principles of Audiology (3)
Prerequisite: CDDS 80, 95,102; or permission of instructor. Priority will
be given to seniors. Corequisite: CDDS 128. Hearing loss and its medical
aspects; introduction to hearing conservation; assessment of hearing loss;
interpretation of diagnostic test results. (Formerly CSD 131)
CDDS 135. Sign Variations for Classroom Use (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 91, 92, 93. Focus on signing skills and different
models/systems of communication used with deaf and hard-of-hearing students
in a classroom. (Formerly CSD 135)
CDDS 136. Sign Language Vocabulary for Professionals
(3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 136)
CDDS 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 139)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD
141)
CDDS 162. Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 91, 92, 95, 106; corequisite: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 162)
CDDS 163. ASL and English Acquisition by Deaf Children
and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 163)
CDDS 164. School Subjects for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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)
(Formerly CSD 164)
CDDS 166. Introduction to Interpreting (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 95 or LING 150, CDDS 139, 141; corequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 166)
CDDS 168. Observations in Sign Language Studies (2)
Prerequisite: CDDS 166. Development of practical interpreting skills
in professional settings, such as artistic, educational, health, legal,
medical, mental health, rehabilitation, and social services settings. (Formerly
CSD 168)
CDDS 169. Sign Language Interpreting I: Voice to
Sign (3)
Prerequisite: CDDS 168. Corequisites: CDDS 136 and 139. Emphasis on
the development of the communication skills necessary for interpreting from
spoken English to sign language in professional settings. (Formerly CSD
169)
CDDS 170. Sign Language Interpreting II: Sign to
Voice (3)
Prerequisite: CDDS 169. Emphasis on the development of the communication
skills necessary for interpreting from sign language to spoken English in
professional settings. (Formerly CSD 170)
CDDS 171. Professional Writing in Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies (3)
Select one of the following prerequisites: CDDS 105, 106, or 109. Principles
of clinical and scientific writing in communicative disorders; exercises
in writing professional and scientific reports. (Formerly CSD 171)
CDDS 172. Neural Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing
(3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 80, 95, 101, 102. Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological
bases of speech, language, and hearing; clinical implications of neuropathology.
(Formerly CSD 172)
CDDS 175. Internship in Interpreting (1-3; max total
6)
Corequisites: CDDS 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.
(Formerly CSD 175)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 188T)
CDDS 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. (Formerly CSD 190)
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CDDS)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 200)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 201)
CDDS 202. Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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 CSD 202)
CDDS 204. Seminar in Stuttering (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research on stuttering in children
and adults; assessment and treatment procedures. (Formerly CSD 204)
CDDS 207. Seminar in Neurogenic Language Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: CDDS 172. Demography, etiology, and symptomatology of aphasia,
traumatic brain injury, and dementia; medical and communication assessment;
treatment and treatment efficacy research. (Formerly CSD 207)
CDDS 209. Speech-Language-Hearing in Public School Environment
(1)
Corequisite: CDDS 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.(Formerly CSD 209)
CDDS 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.(Formerly CSD 210)
CDDS 213. Seminar in Motor Speech Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 102, 172. Etiology and symptomatology of apraxia, and
dysarthia; assessment and treatment. (Formerly CSD 213)
CDDS 214. Seminar in Child Language Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 95, 109. Etiology, symptomatology, assessment,
and habilitation of language disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
(Formerly CSD 214)
CDDS 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.(Formerly CSD 215)
CDDS 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.(Formerly CSD
216)
CDDS 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.(Formerly
CSD 220)
CDDS 230. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech and Hearing
Therapy (1-6; max total 24)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 230)
CDDS 250. Advanced Clinical Practice: Audiology (1-6;
max total 24)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 250)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 255)
CDDS 257. Student Teaching: Speech- Language Pathology
(1-9; max total 9) Prerequisites: 5-15 units of CDDS 130 or 230, including
150 supervised clinical hours; admission to the credential program; corequisite:
CDDS 209. Directed observation, participation, and clinical practice (100
hours minimum) under supervision. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly CSD 164A; CSD 257)
CDDS 258. Student Teaching: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
(6-12; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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 CSD 164B;
CSD 258)
CDDS 260. Advanced Clinical Practice: Deaf Education
(1-6; max total 12)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 260)
CDDS 262. Seminar in Speech for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 262)
CDDS 263. Seminar in Language for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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) (Formerly CSD 263)
CDDS 264. Seminar in School Subjects for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Children and Youth (3)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 264)
CDDS 267. Externship in Speech-Language Pathology (1-9;
max total 9)
Prerequisites: 5-15 units of CDDS 230 and permission of instructor. Supervised
externship in speech-language pathology; diagnosis and management of communicative
disorders. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly CSD 267)
CDDS 268. Externship with Deaf Children and Youth (6)
Prerequisites: CDDS 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. (Formerly
CSD 268)
CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 278)
CDDS 279. Induction Plan-based Field Experience in Deaf
Education (3)
Prerequisite: CDDS 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. (Formerly
CSD 279)
CDDS 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly CSD 290)
CDDS 292. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Methods in
Communicative Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: completion of CDDS 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. (Formerly CSD 292)
CDDS 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
CD 298, CSD 298)
CDDS 299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation and submission of a thesis. Approved for RP
grading. (Formerly CSD 299)
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (CDDS)
CDDS 300T. Selected Topics in Communicative Disorders and Deaf
Studies
for Continuing Education (1-3; max total 6)
(Formerly CSD 300T)
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies Degrees