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Communication Sciences and Disorders

CODS 331 - Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) Credits 3 Normal development of speech and language in children in terms of syntax, semantics, phonology and pragmatics. Motor and cognitive development surveyed. Including the study of delayed language development and childhood language disorders with theories concerning etiology, classification, evaluation and therapy for children birth to 5 years old. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 332 - Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescence) Credits 3 Normal development of speech and language in children in terms of syntax, semantics, phonology and pragmatics. Motor and cognitive development surveyed. Including the study of delayed language development and childhood language disorders with theories concerning etiology, classification, evaluation and therapy for children 5 years old to adolescents. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 418 - Multi-Cultural Issues in Communication Disorders Credits 3 Involves the assessment and intervention of students from multicultural backgrounds with speech and/or language difficulties. Attention paid to developing "cultural sensitivity" and an awareness of the cultural and bilingual influences on assessment and intervention decisions. The course is intended to prepare the student for effective and innovative work with clients from diverse populations. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 422 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders Credits 3 Covers theory, psychology, assessment and treatment of cognitive and communication disorders resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological problems. Diagnoses covered include aphasia, right hemisphere syndrome, head injury, apraxia, dysarthria and dementia. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Review of management procedures used by professionals for the rehabilitation/habitation of persons with hearing impairments. Includes speech reading, auditory training, hearing aids and other communication systems and assistive listening devices. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 318, CODS 425. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 425 - Audiology Credits 3 Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 318, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 424 - Aural Rehabilitation Anatomy and physiology of the ear; hearing problems, testing and rehabilitation. Practical experience in pure tone threshold testing. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $15.

CODS 429 - Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic Credits 1-2 Supervised experience working with persons with communication disorders in the Biola Speech Clinic and offsite locations. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 331, CODS 332, CODS 439, CODS 441, CODS 442. Students must have completed 25 hours of observation prior to clinic. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $50. CODS 432 - Dysphagia Credits 3 The anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing and the anatomic and physiologic disturbances affecting deglutition, emphasizing radiographic and bedside diagnostic and treatment procedures. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 318, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 439 - Articulation and Phonological Problems Credits 3 Overview of the etiologies, diagnosis and remediation of articulation and phonological problems. Grade Mode: A. Credits 1-3 For students prepared to gain practical experience usually off campus in a work situation. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Limited to qualified juniors or seniors. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; and Undergraduate Level. CODS 441 - Diagnostic Methods Credits 3 Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 321, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 440 - Communication Disorders Internship Survey of procedures ranging from interviewing to formal and informal tests involved in the evaluation and assessment of speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing problems in children and adults. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $10. CODS 442 - Therapeutic Methods Credits 3 Introduction to general therapeutic approaches and specific techniques of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing problems in child and adult populations. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $10. CODS 444 - Voice Disorders Credits 3 Topics to be covered include: etiologies, types of voice disorders including neurogenic, functional, and organic voice disorders, and review of assessment and treatment methods. Various craniofacial disorders that affect voice will also be surveyed, such as cleft palate. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CODS 210, CODS 324. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. CODS 450 - Communication Disorders Practicum Credits 1-3 Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication disorders. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.

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