Communication Sciences and Disorders
CODS 418 - Multi-Cultural Issues in Communication Disorders 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. Prerequisite(s): 210. Credit(s): 3. CODS 422 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders 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, dysarthia and dementia. Prerequisite(s): 210, 318, 324. Credit(s): 3. CODS 424 - Aural Rehabilitation 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. Prerequisite(s): 210, 318, 324, 425. Credit(s): 3. CODS 425 - Audiology Anatomy and physiology of the ear; hearing problems, testing and rehabilitation. Practical experience in pure tone threshold testing. Prerequisite(s): 210, 324. Fee: $15. Credit(s): 3. CODS 429 - Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/Language Clinic Supervised experience working with persons with communication disorders in the Biola Speech Clinic and offsite locations. Prerequisite(s): 210, 331, 332, 439, 441, 442. Students must have completed 25 hours of observation prior to clinic. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 1 - 2. CODS 432 - Dysphagia The anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing and the anatomic and physiologic disturbances affecting deglutition, emphasizing radiographic and bedside diagnostic and treatment procedures. Prerequisite(s): 210, 318, 324. Credit(s): 3. CODS 439 - Articulation and Phonological Problems Overview of the etiologies, diagnosis and remediation of articulation and phonological problems. Prerequisite(s): 210, 321, 324. Credit(s): 3. CODS 440 - Communication Disorders Internship For students prepared to gain practical experience usually off campus in a work situation. Prerequisite(s): Limited to qualified juniors or seniors. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CODS 441 - Diagnostic Methods 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. Prerequisite(s): 210, 324. Fee: $10. Credit(s): 3.
Courses Communication Disorders (CODS)
CODS 210 - Introduction to Human Disabilities Survey of various types of human disabilities with an emphasis on communication disorders. Explores the roles of Speech- Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in working with people with disabilities. Note(s): Open to all majors. Credit(s): 3. CODS 318 - Neuroanatomical Foundations for Communication Disorders An in-depth analysis of the nervous system as it pertains to communication and communication disorders. In addition, various neurological disorders will be surveyed that can affect communication. These include, but are not limited to, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain tumor, etc. Credit(s): 3. CODS 321 - Clinical Phonetics and Phonology The study of phonetic transcription and phonological theory and the application of these concepts to patients with disordered speech. Credit(s): 3. CODS 324 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The normal processes of respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance and hearing are covered. Credit(s): 3. CODS 325 - Speech and Hearing Science Introduction to acoustics of sound and the physiology and acoustics of speech production and perceptions. Topics include voice, resonance, and individual speech segments as well as instrumentation for analyzing the acoustic and perceptual characteristics of speech and hearing. Prerequisite(s): 210. Fee: $30. Credit(s): 3. CODS 328 - Fluency Disorders Review of the theories concerning etiology of fluency disorders. Survey assessment and treatment approaches for stuttering and cluttering. Prerequisite(s): 210. Credit(s): 3. CODS 331 - Speech and Language Development and Disorders (Birth to 5yrs) 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. Prerequisite(s): 210. Credit(s): 3. CODS 332 - Speech and Language Development and Disorders (5yrs to Adolescents) 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. Prerequisite(s): 210. Credit(s): 3.
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