Communicative Disorders (COMDIS)

COMDIS 240   HEARING AND SPEECH SCIENCE   3 Units

A study of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, physical acoustics, speech production, sound perception, and basic hearing and speech instrumentation.
COREQ: PRIOR COMPLETION OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN PHYSCS 130 OR PHYSCS 212 OR PHYSCS 240 OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 270   INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND DISORDERS   3 Units

The course provides an overview of communicative disorders across the lifespan. Topics include typical communication behavior, the causes and impact of speech, language and hearing disorders, legislation and regulations, resources, cultural and diversity issues, and the role of professionals in the identification and treatment of individuals with communicative disorders.

COMDIS 272   PHONETICS AND ITS RELATED PROCESSES   3 Units

This course provides a basic understanding of phonetics and phonology from articulatory and physiological perspectives. Students are trained to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a variety of informal protocols to record American Standard English, as well as the speech of diverse populations (e.g., non-native or non-standard speakers).

COMDIS 278   ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH & NON-SPEECH FUNCTIONS   3 Units

This course provides foundational understanding of the anatomy and physiology for speech and non-speech functions such as respiration, phonation, articulation, expression, and swallowing.
COREQ: PRIOR COMPLETION OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN BIOLOGY 120

COMDIS 355   LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & DISORDERS IN CHILDREN   3 Units

This course provides an overview of oral language development and its relationship to the development of social skills, literacy and learning. Language characteristics of children are described and strategies for supporting communication skills are discussed.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

COMDIS 371   INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS   3 Units

This course provides an introduction to the tasks and related competencies associated with clinical practice in speech-language pathology. Students will develop an understanding of treatment principles and clinical practice procedures, and gain an understanding of the responsibilities and professional issues associated with the practice of speech-language pathology across the lifespan. Students will obtain 25 guided observation hours.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND SENIOR STATUS, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

COMDIS 380   SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN   3 Units

In this course students will learn about the process and sequence of speech and language development in children from birth to school-age. Theories of language acquisition and the role of cognition, culture, context, and caregivers are discussed.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES COREQ: PRIOR COMPLETION OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN (EDFOUND 222 OR EDFOUND 230 OR PSYCH 330) AND (ENGLISH 281 OR CIGENRL 310)

COMDIS 385   STUTTERING   1 Units

This course provides introductory knowledge of typical disfluencies with a primary focus on the physiological bases of stuttering. Students will learn principles underlying prevention, assessment, and treatment of stuttering across the lifespan.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 426   NEURAL BASES OF COGNITION, COMMUNICATION, & SWALLOW   3 Units

This course provides a basic understanding of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying cognition, communication, and swallowing. Typical and atypical processes will be discussed.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 460   PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS   Repeatable   3 Units

This course offers supervised practicum experiences: observation of communicative disorders, clinical work on-campus and/or off-campus, and supervision of practitioners or students. Client availability, student level of academic and clinical training, and supervisory expertise will influence student enrollment and section assignment. This course is repeatable for as many times as needed.
PREREQ: UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT REQUIRES DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL

COMDIS 477   DISORDERS OF SPEECH PRODUCTION   3 Units

An introduction of the development of normal articulation and phonology and of the etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders.
PREREQ: (ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND COMDIS 380) OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 481   LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN   3 Units

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of language disorders in children, from birth to adolescence. This course will include the nature of developmental language impairments, causes of language impairments, and other issues involved in assessment and intervention for children with language disorders.
PREREQ: (ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND COMDIS 380) OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 482   HEARING HEALTH & ASSESSMENT   3 Units

This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge of the audiology profession, typical characteristics and etiologies of the auditory system, standard hearing assessments and interpretation, and hearing conservation practices.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 483   AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION   1 Units

This course provides an overview of current approaches to augmentative and alternative communication. Alternative methods of communication other than speech and methods for augmenting residual speech skills are discussed. The course focuses on the development of basic skills for supporting individuals using alternative and augmentative communication systems.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND (COMDIS 380 OR COMDIS 355), OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

COMDIS 484   HEARING SERVICES & COMMUNICATION ACCESS   2 Units

This course provides introductory content related to services and communication access options for d/Deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
PREREQ: (ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND COMDIS 482) OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 485A   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR   0.5 Units

This seminar will provide seniors majoring in communication sciences and disorders an opportunity to explore specific post-graduation plans. The seminar will support application development for a graduate program or related career field.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND SENIOR STATUS, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

COMDIS 485B   CAPSTONE SEMINAR   0.5 Units

This seminar will provide seniors majoring in communication sciences and disorders an opportunity to reflect on their undergraduate experience and their preparation for entry into graduate programs or the workforce. Student will complete a written and oral capstone project.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES AND SENIOR STATUS, OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

COMDIS 486   VOICE AND RESONANCE   2 Units

This course provides introductory knowledge in normal and disordered voice and resonance production with a primary focus on the physiological bases of phonatory/laryngeal disorders and speech/resonance disorders associated with craniofacial anomalies. Theoretical principles underlying the prevention, assessment and treatment of phonation and resonance problems across the lifespan are emphasized.
PREREQ: ADMISSION TO UPPER DIVISION COMDIS COURSES OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

COMDIS 490   WORKSHOP   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques. Repeatable

COMDIS 491   TRAVEL STUDY   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

COMDIS 492   FIELD STUDY   Repeatable   1-3 Units

This course is designed to provide undergraduate students in the department of COMDIS the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and/or other professionals in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline.

COMDIS 493   INTERNSHIP   Repeatable   1-3 Units

This course is designed to provide undergraduate students in the department of COMDIS the opportunity to work with faculty and staff on various projects.

COMDIS 494   SEMINAR   Repeatable   1-6 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member.
PREREQ: JUNIOR STATUS OR CONSENT OF DEPARTMENT

COMDIS 496   SPECIAL STUDIES   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable
PREREQ: JUNIOR/SENIOR STATUS

COMDIS 497   EXCHANGE STUDY   Repeatable   1-12 Units

Variable Topics

COMDIS 498   INDEPENDENT STUDY   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable
PREREQ: MINIMUM JUNIOR STANDING

COMDIS 498R   INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH   Repeatable   1-3 Units

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.