Communicative Disorders (CMDS)

Program Overview

Communicative Disorders (CMDS)

Course Fees

Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.

CMDS 100. Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: CMDS 100 provides an overview of the CSD major and serves as a student's introduction to advising, curriculum and courses, options for Cardinal Core requirements, career options, and university support services. The course emphasizes self-discovery, self-assessment and confidence-building activities to keep students motivated and help them develop the skills they need to be successful in all of their courses.

CMDS 245. Survey of Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: General overview of audiology and speech-language pathology, including incidence of communicative disorders, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and rehabilitative audiometry, normal speech and language development and disorders, and neurogenic disorders.

CMDS 270. Clinical Observation in Speech Pathology and Audiology

• Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Observations in speech pathology and audiology. Additional observations may be assigned to introduce students to the variety of practicum opportunities available in the program.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 570.

CMDS 405. Introduction to Audiological Techniques and Rehabilitation

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: This course provides an introduction to the evaluation, screening and habilitation/rehabilitation of adults and children with hearing impairment. Topics include tests of auditory function, effects of auditory pathology, and amplification.
• Note: Cross-listed with AUDI 605.

CMDS 430. Aural Rehabilitation for the Speech-Language Pathologist

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Description: This course provides an overview of the various hearing impaired habilitative/rehabilitative programs/techniques for pediatric through geriatric populations. Topics may include: speech/language development for children with impaired hearing; physiology and psychosocial impact of hearing loss in older adulthood; cochlear implants; educational management for children with impaired hearing; an overview of hearing aids; and assistive listening devices.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 630.

CMDS 463. Clinical Phonetics

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): Must be at least a Junior or Senior undergraduate student to register.
• Description: The International Phonetic Alphabet and other symbol systems are utilized in transcription of speech sounds. A description of speech sounds in terms of acoustics and physiologic dimensions. Special emphasis on speech disorders and dialects.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 563.

CMDS 464. Normal Speech and Language Development

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Reviews normal development of language and speech across the lifespan including syntax, semantics, morphology, pragmatics, and phonology. An overview of dialectical, cultural, and bilingual aspects are discussed as well as basic language sampling and analysis procedures.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 564.

CMDS 471. Functional Neuroanatomy

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: An overview of general neuroanatomy and neuroanatomical principles applied to communication and communicative disorders including hearing, speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and emotion.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 571.

CMDS 474. Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: This course provides students with an overview of the impact of culture and cultural variation on language and communication. Students will: develop a foundational understanding of cultural-linguistic diversity; apply such principles to clinical processes; and improve their overall cultural competence in communication sciences/disorders.

CMDS 563. Clinical Phonetics

• Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
• Prerequisite(s): Must be at least a Junior or Senior undergraduate student to register.
• Description: The International Phonetic Alphabet and other symbol systems are utilized in transcription of speech sounds. A description of speech sounds in terms of acoustics and physiologic dimensions. Special emphasis on speech disorders and dialects.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 463.

CMDS 564. Normal Speech and Language Development

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Reviews normal development of language and speech across the lifespan including syntax, semantics, morphology, pragmatics, and phonology. An overview of dialectical, cultural, and bilingual aspects are discussed as well as basic language sampling and analysis procedures.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 464.

CMDS 570. Clinical Observation in Speech Pathology and Audiology

• Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: Observations in speech pathology and audiology. Additional observations may be assigned to introduce students to the variety of practicum opportunities available in the program.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 270.

CMDS 571. Functional Neuroanatomy

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: An overview of general neuroanatomy and neuroanatomical principles applied to communication and communicative disorders including hearing, speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and emotion.
• Note: Cross-listed with CMDS 471.

CMDS 572. Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Sciences

• Prerequisite(s): Restricted to graduate students only.
• Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.
• Description: Structure and function of speech, auditory/vestibular mechanisms. Includes neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of communication. Emphasis on clinical applications. Dissection of human cadaver material.

CMDS 574. Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders

• Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
• Description: An overview of the research arena as applied to communication disorders. Techniques and applications of literature review, research design, statistical methods, and effective writing will be covered.