Program Requirements
The professional degree program involves two academic years of full-time study and related practical work, followed by a Summer internship.
Required Courses (75 credits)
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SCSD 609 Neuromotor Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The focus of this course will be on the assessment and management of motor speech disorders, associated with both acquired and developmental neuromotor disorders, and swallowing disorders (of both neuromotor and structural origin).
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Lalonde, Suzanne; Ritter, Keren (Winter)
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SCSD 616 Audiology (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Basic diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures, goals and procedures used in clinical audiology, and the psychoacoustic theories on which they are based will be presented.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Polka, Linda; Sudarshan, Aruna (Fall)
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SCSD 617 Anatomy and Physiology: Speech and Hearing (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms will be covered. Topics will include neuroanatomy, the anatomy and physiology of the head, neck and upper torso, and the external, middle, and inner ear.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Mollaei, Fatemeh (Fall)
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SCSD 618 Research and Measurement Methodologies 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Methodologies used in research and measurement in the field of communication sciences and disorders will be introduced. Topics covered include: the nature and interpretation of test norms; validity; interpretation of test score differences; and questionnaire development (scaling). Tests currently used in speech-language pathology and audiology are examined.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Steinhauer, Karsten (Fall)
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SCSD 619 Phonological Development (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Theories and research related to normal and abnormal phonological development in children will be studied.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Rvachew, Susan (Fall)
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SCSD 624 Language Processes (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Survey of themes and methods from psycholinguistics: how humans perceive, process, and produce language. Following levels of linguistic description, study progresses from the building blocks of phonemes and morphemes up to discourse and conversation. Connections drawn between basic science research and clinical populations, highlighting relevance of material for speech-language pathology.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Gonnerman, Laura (Fall)
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SCSD 631 Speech Science (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The acoustic analysis and perception of speech and related pathologies will be presented. Theories and models of speech production, speech motor control, and speech perception will be considered.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
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SCSD 632 Phonological Disorders: Children (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The nature of phonological disorders and clinical approaches for their remediation in children will be presented.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Rvachew, Susan; Matthews, Tanya (Winter)
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SCSD 633 Language Development (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Theories of language acquisition, prerequisites to language development, and current issues in research will be studied. Topics include the role of input, individual differences in acquisition, and language socialization.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Kolne, Kendall (Fall)
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SCSD 636 Fluency Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The nature of stuttering, various causal theories, and techniques for evaluation and treatment of children and adults will be presented.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Lattermann, Christina (Fall)
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SCSD 637 Developmental Language Disorders 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : The nature of developmental language disorders and the assessment of language competence and performance in both speaking and non-speaking children will be studied.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Thordardottir, Elin; Brandeker, Myrto (Winter)
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SCSD 638 Neurolinguistics (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current theories of language- brain relationships and speech and language deficits subsequent to brain damage will be studied. A review of current research on phonetic, lexical, and syntactic processing in brain-damaged individuals is included.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Steinhauer, Karsten (Winter)
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SCSD 639 Voice Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Information about the vocal mechanism, its pathologies, and methods of evaluation and treatment will be studied.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Li, Nicole Yee Key; Mills, Gina; Timm, Colleen (Fall)
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SCSD 642 Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : This course addresses the effects of hearing impairment in adults as well as in the developing child with attention to problems in speech, language, and cognitive function as well as social-emotional adjustment. Various intervention approaches are examined.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Brunetti, Liliane; Vogt, Barbara Anne (Winter)
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SCSD 643 Developmental Language Disorders 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Major theories of language disorders are translated into intervention principles used in language treatment programs. Adaptations of intervention techniques to suit specific disorders (including augmentative communication) will be explored.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Thordardottir, Elin; Vaillancourt, Sophie (Fall)
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SCSD 644 Applied Neurolinguistics (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Various classificatory systems and appropriate assessment and remediation principles for brain-damaged individuals will be covered. Theoretical and clinical issues relevant to treatment of aphasic, neuromotor, and memory disorders will be considered.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Burns, Jesse (Fall)
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SCSD 646 Introductory Clinical Practicum (4 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : This course provides an introduction to professional practice through intensive exposure to a variety of clinical populations.
Terms: Fall 2015, Summer 2016
Instructors: Vaillancourt, Sophie (Fall) Vaillancourt, Sophie (Summer)
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SCSD 669 ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. Fosters reflective clinical problem solving using case-based learning.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Nadig, Aparna (Winter)
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SCSD 679 Advanced Clinical Practicum (12 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : This course enhances professional practice independence through intensive exposure to a variety of clinical populations.
Terms: Fall 2015, Summer 2016
Instructors: Root, Kelly (Fall) Root, Kelly (Summer)
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SCSD 680 Deglutition and Dysphagia (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Advanced physiology and neurophysiology of mastication and deglutition, including normal function and diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Li, Nicole Yee Key; Mills, Gina (Winter)
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SCSD 681 Practicum and Seminar 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Course provides initial practicum experiences including a combination of the following: speech/language and hearing screenings, facility tours, short term placements and laboratory assignments.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Vaillancourt, Sophie (Fall)
Students in the M.Sc. Applied (Communication Science) are required to have identification when off campus at Internship sites, hence a fee of $23.70 is charged to all enrolled students to cover the cost of two name badges. The fee is non-refundable after July 31st, unless special permission is obtained by the department.
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SCSD 682 Practicum and Seminar 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : This course provides clinical experience through short-term placements and screenings, as well as discussions of current practicum issues.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Vaillancourt, Sophie (Winter)
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SCSD 683 Practicum and Seminar 3 (1 credit)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Professional practice experiences focusing on a variety of clinical populations are provided. Discussion of advanced issues in clinical practice is included.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Root, Kelly (Fall)
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SCSD 684 Practicum and Seminar 4 (1 credit)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : This course provides clinical practicum experiences in a range of settings. Professional practice issues are considered.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Root, Kelly (Winter)
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SCSD 689 Management Cranio-Facial Disorders (1 credit)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Cranio-facial disorders and the role of the speech-language pathologist in the clinical management of patients with these disorders in relation to the roles of other members of the cranio-facial team.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Massaro, Lisa Audrey; Bokhari, Fayden (Winter)
Prerequisite: SCSD 617 or permission of the instructor
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
Two of the following:
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SCSD 664 Communication Sciences and Disorders 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current research and professional issues in communication sciences and disorders will be discussed. Specific topics to be selected yearly.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Coffin, Patricia C (Winter)
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SCSD 666 Communication Sciences and Disorders 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current research and professional issues in communication sciences and disorders will be discussed. Specific topics to be selected yearly.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Root, Kelly (Winter)
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SCSD 667 Communication Sciences and Disorders 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current research and professional issues in communication sciences and disorders will be discussed. Specific topics to be selected yearly.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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SCSD 670 Communication Sciences and Disorders 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders : Current research and professional issues in communication sciences and disorders will be discussed. Specific topics to be selected yearly.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Li, Nicole Yee Key (Winter)
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SCSD 678 Special Topics 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Sci & Disorders
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Rvachew, Susan (Winter)
NOTE: Interprofessional Education Activities (IPEAs)
These required non-credit activities address the competencies for interprofessional practice across the health professions such as professional roles, communication, collaboration in patient-centered care, and conflict resolution. Students will be advised at the beginning of each term which activities they should register for.