JMU - Communication Sciences & Disorders

To be considered for unconditional admission into any of the graduate programs, a prospective student must have a 3.25 grade point average in the undergraduate major, successfully completed the undergraduate prerequisite courses, completed the Graduate Record Examination and submitted letters of recommendation (three letters for the Ph.D.; two for the masters degree ). Applicants for the Ph.D. program must also submit a letter of intent and schedule a personal interview.

Applications may be submitted at any time. However, for full consideration, it is recommended that all materials be received by February 1 for fall semester admission. After that time, applications will be reviewed in accordance with slots that may be available. Using the submitted material, the department admissions committee will rank eligible candidates for a limited number of admissions. Students who have not met the undergraduate prerequisite course work may apply to these graduate programs as a provisional student. Once the prerequisite course work has been completed at a satisfactory level, the student is shifted from provisional to either conditional or unconditional status.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology. The department offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in either speech-language pathology or audiology, which prepares students for research and academic careers. In addition, the department offers a Doctor of Philosophy in clinical audiology and the Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology, both of which are designed to prepare students for clinical practice.

Mission

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is committed to providing comprehensive, state of the art undergraduate pre-professional course work and observation, plus graduate level course work and practicum experiences for those interested in entering professional practice in either speech-language pathology or audiology. The department is also committed to advancing the state of knowledge in both basic and applied aspects of communication sciences and disorders through faculty and student activities, and to providing service to professional and client communities at the local, state, national and international levels. The missions of the Graduate Degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are:

�� To prepare individuals for clinical certification/licensure in either speech-language pathology or audiology; and

�� To prepare individuals for teaching and research careers, as well as leadership positions in service delivery settings focused on speech-language pathology or audiology.

The audiology and speech language pathology clinical training programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Speech-Language-Hearing Applied Laboratory

The JMU Applied Laboratory, operated by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, provides evaluation and clinical instruction services for individuals with speech, language and hearing problems. The priority for services offered through this clinical teaching laboratory is determined by the needs of practica students. Appointments for a consultation or evaluation may be made by any member of the university community or the general public. Professional services are provided by certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists and by supervised practica students.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Audiology

This graduate audiology program is a four-year post-baccalaureate program of study that culminates in eligibility for certification in audiology granted by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for licensure in audiology as awarded by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology. Students admitted to this program are matriculated into a focused curriculum developed to prepare doctoral-level practitioners.

No students will be allowed to matriculate with the intention of earning a master�s as the terminal degree, though the master�s degree will still be available should it be determined that such a degree may need to be employed for selected students.

Required Courses	Credit Hours
CSD 511. Instrumentation in Audiology	3
CSD 512. Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems	3
CSD 513. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Pathway	2
CSD 514. Audiologic Assessment I	3
CSD 515. Human Communication and Aural Rehabilitation	3
CSD 523. Psychoacoustics	3
CSD 531. Industrial Audiology	2
CSD 532. Counseling in Audiology	2
CSD 533. Business Applications	3
CSD 600. Research in Audiology	3
CSD 611. Neurophysiologic Measures I	5
CSD 612. Hearing Aids I	4
CSD 621. Neurophysiologic Measures II	5
CSD 622. Advanced Hearing Aids	4
CSD 631. Neurophysiologic Measures III	3
CSD 633. Auditory Pathophysiology	3
CSD 711. Pediatric Audiology	3
CSD 721. Hearing Aids & Signal Processing	3
CSD 731. Medical Audiology	3
CSD 920. Dissertation	6-12
Seminars
CSD 510. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 525. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 610. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 620. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 710. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 720. Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 810. Professional Seminar in Audiology	2
CSD 820. Professional Seminar in Audiology	2
Clinical Practicum
CSD 519. Audiology Internship	2
CSD 539. Audiology Internship	2
CSD 619. Audiology Internship	2
CSD 629. Audiology Internship	2
CSD 639. Audiology Externship	3
CSD 719. Audiology Externship	3
CSD 729. Audiology Externship	3
CSD 819. Audiology Residency	1-6
CSD 829. Audiology Residency	1-6
CSD 839. Audiology Residency	1-6
PSYC 605. Research and Inferential Statistics	3
Total Hours	101-116

Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology

The masters degree program in speech-language pathology is designed to provide a broad spectrum of academic and practicum experiences necessary for the education of specialists who deal with disorders of human communication and swallowing.

Clinical practical experiences are available in a wide range of professional settings including the JMU Applied Laboratory, various hospital and rehabilitation programs, and the public schools. The academic and clinical components of the program are consistent with the requirements for certification in speech-language pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for health and education licensures in speech-language pathology by the state of Virginia. Applicants should have completed prerequisite undergraduate course work in speech pathology and/or related areas of study. Students may be admitted with deficiencies but should be aware that appropriate undergraduate prerequisites must be completed.

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Required Courses	Credit Hours
CSD 500. Introduction to Research in	2
Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD 522. Communication Disorders of the Traumatically Brain Injured	2
CSD 528. Autism	1
CSD 529. Augmentative Communication	1
CSD 530. Early Intervention	1
CSD 544. Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders	2
CSD 560. Neuromotor Speech Disorders	2
CSD 604. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech and Language	3
CSD 605. Physiological and Acoustical Phonetics	3
CSD 623. Advanced Study of Phonological Disorders	2
CSD 625. Pediatric Dysphagia	1
CSD 632. Processes and Disorders of Speech Fluency	3
CSD 640. Advanced Children�s Language Disorders	4
CSD 641. Language Disorders in Adults	3
CSD 651. Disorders of Speech Resonance	1
CSD 656. Voice Disorders	3
Clinical Practicum1	10
CSD 581. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 582. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 583. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 584. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 585. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 586. Intern Speech Practicum	2
CSD 681. Hearing for SLP	1
CSD 682. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 683. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 684. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 685. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 686. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 687. Extern Speech Practicum	1
CSD 688. Extern Speech Practicum	1
Electives
CSD 520. Advanced Sign Language	3
CSD 680. Reading and Research	1 - 3
CSD 700. Thesis	6
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1 For teacher licensure, 100 practicum hours must be in an educational setting.

Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

These programs are typically initiated at the a post-masters degree level and are designed to prepare students in either speech-language pathology or audiology to conduct clinical (applied) or basic research. These programs of study include, in addition to course work related to communication disorders, requirements in statistics, research design, hearing or speech sciences, a teaching\supervision internship, and dissertation.

Statistics and Research Design ��	12 credits
Sample Courses
CSD 500. Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders	3
MATH 522. Statistics for Researchers	3
HTH 655. Research Techniques	3
PSYC 600. Introduction to Measurement and Statistics	3
PSYC 605. Research and Inferential Statistics	3
PSYC 608. Multivariate Statistical Methods	3
PSYC 777. Psychoeducational Assessment	3
PSYC 812. Assessment Methods and Instrument Design	3

Speech or Hearing Science and Instrumentation ��	6 credits
Sample Courses
CSD 511. Instrumentation in Audiology	3
CSD 512. Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems��	3
CSD 521. Speech Perception: Models and Theories	3
CSD 523. Psychoacoustics	3
CSD 604. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech	3
CSD 605. Physiological and Acoustic Phonetics	3
CSD 721. Hearing Aids & Signal Processing	3
CSD 805. Quantitative Measurement of Speech and Voice	3

Directed Research	6 credits
Sample Courses
CSD 717. Directed Research	1 - 3
CSD 817. Directed Research	1 - 3
CSD 917. Directed Research	1 - 3

Teaching/Supervision Internship	3 credits
Sample Courses
CSD 841. Teaching Experience in CSD	3
CSD 842. Supervision Experience in CSD	3

Electives	18 credits
Sample Courses
CSD 850-861. Advanced Seminars in CSD	2 - 3
CSD 510, 525, 610, 620, 710. Seminars in Audiology	3
CSD 718, 818, 918. Independent Study	1 - 3
Courses outside of department	2 - 3

Dissertation	�12 credits
CSD 920. Dissertation
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Financial Aid

Graduate assistantships are available on a competitive basis to both speech-language pathology and audiology students. In addition, fellowships funded by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia are available to graduate students admitted to the graduate program in speech-language pathology. Scottish Rite Fellowships are restricted to Virginia residents who intend to pursue positions with language-impaired children in Virginia.

Course Offerings

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

CSD 500. Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2 credits.

Focuses on both basic and applied research interpretation.

CSD 501. Workshops in Speech Pathology and Audiology. 3 credits.

Designed to provide a detailed study of a particular topic of interest in speech pathology and/or audiology. Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

CSD 510. Seminar in Audiology. 1-3 credits.

This course addresses selected topics, issues and other content designed to prepare students for clinical practice in audiology. Content is treated on an introductory level with emphasis upon problem solving, integration of information across didactic and practical knowledge toward clinical skill development.

CSD 511. Instrumentation in Audiology. 3 credits.

A study of topics and procedures of instrumentation that are fundamental to clinical practice including electricity and electronics, filters, calibration, acoustical impedance, analog and digital signals, and acoustics.

CSD 512. Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems. 3 credits.

Advanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems to include cochlear and neural mechanisms of sound coding.

CSD 513. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Pathway. 2 credits.

Advanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the central auditory pathway from the cochlear nucleus to the auditory cortex. Neural bases for encoding cues for intensity, frequency and localization will be discussed. Normal mechanisms will be discussed in light of diagnosis and treatment of pathological processes.

CSD 514. Audiologic Assessment I. 3 credits.

A study of auditory disorders and the measurement of hearing including an overview of behavioral and physiologic measures. Emphasis is placed on the behavioral evaluation of the peripheral system, tests of cochlear and retrocochlear differentiation and immittance measures.

CSD 515. Human Communication and Aural Rehabilitation. 3 credits.

This course focuses on the impact of hearing loss on human communication across the lifespan. Aural habilitation and rehabilitation procedures common to the 20th century are compared with today�s trends and with projected advances expected for the 21st century.

CSD 519. Audiology Internship. 2 credits.

Supervised clinical practicum at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Applied Laboratory and a variety of other settings. Prerequisite: CSD 510

CSD 520. Advanced Sign Language. 3 credits.

Advanced sign language will enhance the communication skills of the student whose core vocabulary and knowledge of application of sign language are basic. The course arranges opportunities for building fluency and reception, as well as expanding knowledge of sign systems and the appropriateness in a given situation. Prerequisites: CSD 420 or permission of instructor.

CSD 521. Speech Perception: Models and Theories. 3 credits.

Advanced study of speech perception including acoustics, intelligibility, instrumentation and theoretical models. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of hearing loss on perceptual abilities.

CSD 522. Communication Disorders of the Traumatically Brain Injured. 2 credits.

An overview of the role of speech-language pathology in the interdisciplinary management of cognitive-communicative deficits associated with traumatic brain injury.

CSD 523. Psychoacoustics. 3 credits.

A study of the relationship between a sound stimulus and the behavioral response it produces in a listener.

CSD 524. Audiologic Assessment II. 3 credits.

A study of various measures of auditory function including an overview of common physiologic techniques of hearing and balance, tests of pseudohypacusis, and central auditory dysfunction. Consideration is provided to variation in technique for different age populations and the difficult-to-test.

CSD 525. Seminar in Audiology. 1-3 credits.

CSD 526. Supervision in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. 1 credit.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidelines for clinical supervision form the basis for the study of the supervisory process. Problems in supervision and current research will offer students models and techniques to apply as a supervisee or supervisor.

CSD 528. Autism. 1 credit.

Focus on demographics of autism spectrum disorders, historical and contemporary diagnostic and treatment procedures, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in interdisciplinary programs.

CSD 529. Augmentative Communication. 1 credit.

Assessment and intervention strategies for the speechless population will be presented. Students will participate in demonstrations of alternative communication systems. An interdisciplinary team approach to (re)habilitation will be studied.

CSD 530. Early Intervention. 1 credit.

Introduction to early intervention programs and approaches for infants and toddlers, with emphasis on the role of the speech-language pathologist in team intervention.

CSD 531. Industrial Audiology. 2 credits.

A study of the effects of noise upon humans and topics relevant to hearing conservation, such as noise assessment and risk factors, hearing protectors, audiometric testing, employee training and record keeping.

CSD 532. Counseling in Audiology. 2 credits.

This course introduces graduate students to counseling within the discipline of audiology, particularly treating special needs of individuals and the families/caregivers of individuals with hearing loss. Indicators that suggest counseling as an additional service are also covered.

CSD 533. Business Applications in Audiology. 3 credits.

This course focuses on the various professional and business practices and regulations that impact audiology. Topics include licensure, certification, ethical and professional standards of practice as well as practice management and business methods common to the practice of audiology.

CSD 539. Audiology Internship. 2 credits.

Supervised clinical practicum at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Applied Laboratory and a variety of other settings. Prerequisites: CSD 525, 519.

CSD 540. Language Disorders in Children for Special Educators. 3 credits.

A comprehensive study of the etiology and remediation of language disorders in communicatively impaired children.

CSD 544. Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders. 2 credits.

Current research and clinical management will be presented of individuals showing difficulties in feeding orally and aspirating. Normal physiology of deglutition and the multidisciplinary approach toward the management of dysphagia will be emphasized.

CSD 560. Neuromotor Speech Disorders. 2 credits.

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the theoretical and clinical aspects in the areas of dysarthria and apraxia. Similarities and differences of the speech impairments in these disorders will be demonstrated and applied to diagnosis and treatment.

CSD 561. AR for Audiology. 1 credit.

Clinical practicum in aural rehabilitation.

CSD 563. SLP for Audiology. 1 credit.

Speech-language pathology practicum for the audiology major.

CSD 581. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 582. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 583. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 584. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 585. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 586. Intern Speech Practicum. 2 credits.

Speech-language pathology practicum.

CSD 600. Research in Audiology. 3 credits.

Survey of research methods in audiology. Students will research, write, and present reports. Topics covered will include the WWW and the library as research resources.

CSD 604. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech and Language. 3 credits.

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with an emphasis on speech and language behavior. Comprehensive examination of the neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic substrate for cognition and communication.

CSD 605. Physiological and Acoustical Phonetics. 3 credits.

Respiratory, phonatory, resonatory and articulatory components of speech output are considered. Theoretical models of speech production and reception are discussed.

CSD 610. Seminar in Audiology. 1-3 credits.

This course addresses selected topics, issues and other content designed to prepare students for clinical practice in audiology. Content is treated on an intermediate level with emphasis upon problem solving, integration of information across didactic and practical knowledge toward clinical skill development.

CSD 611. Neurophysiologic Measures I. 5 credits

Study of the neurophysiological and electrophysiological properties of the human peripheral and central auditory pathways.

CSD 612. Hearing Aids I. 3 credits.

A study of hearing handicap and its management in adults, including amplification technologies, electroacoustic analyses, and prescription and verification procedures. Emphasis is on the foundations of clinical management.

CSD 619. Audiology Internship. 1 credit.

Supervised clinical practicum at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Applied Laboratory and a variety of other settings. Prerequisite: CSD 539 or permission of instructor.

CSD 620. Seminar in Audiology. 1-3 credits.

CSD 621. Neurophysiologic Measures II. 5 credits

Advanced study of the neurophysiological and electrophysiological properties of the human auditory and related sensory and motor systems.

CSD 622. Advanced Hearing Aids. 4 credits

An advanced study of hearing handicap and its prosthetic management. Various technologies, prescription methods, and verification procedures are critically reviewed.

CSD 623. Advanced Study of Phonological Disorders. 2 credits.

Articulatory phonetics, phonological processes and coarticulation are considered. Emphasis is given to analysis of phonological delays/disorders and specific procedures of remediation.

CSD 625. Pediatric Dysphagia. 1 credit.

The study of feeding and swallowing disorders in children. Instrumental and neuro developmental evaluation will be presented. Management techniques for feeding and swallowing difficulties will be advanced.

CSD 629. Audiology Internship. 2 credits.

Supervised clinical practicum at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Applied Laboratory and a variety of other settings. Prerequisite: CSD 619 or permission of instructor.

CSD 631. Neurophysiologic Measures III. 3 credits

Advanced study of the anatomy and physiology of the oculomotor and vestibular systems. Detailed study of basic and advanced concepts in clinical testing, treatment and mechanisms of rehabilitation of disorders of the vestibular and balance system.

CSD 632. Processes and Disorders of Speech Fluency. 3 credits.

Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of stuttering for children and adults are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on differentiating incipient stuttering from normal disfluencies.

CSD 633. Auditory Pathophysiology. 3 credits.

A study of the various disorders of the external, middle and inner ears; the retrocochlear and central auditory systems; and the vestibular and balance system.

CSD 639. Audiology Externship. 3 credits.

Supervised clinical practicum at clinical settings external to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Applied Laboratory. Prerequisite: CSD 629 or permission of instructor.

CSD 640. Advanced Children�s Language Disorders. 4 credits.

Comprehensive study of children�s pragmatic, semantic, and syntactic impairments. Emphasis is placed upon etiologies, evaluation, and habilitation procedures.

CSD 641. Language Disorders in Adults. 3 credits.

Theoretical comparative aspects and clinical management of aphasia in adults are emphasized. Communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage are also considered.

CSD 649. Selected Clinical Topics in Audiology. 4 credits.

Discussion of advanced topics relevant to audiology, emphasizing the synthesis of theory with clinical practice.

CSD 651. Disorders of Speech Resonance. 1 credit.

The study of cleft palate and other orofacial abnormalities and their associated speech disorders. Advanced study in the diagnosis and management of cleft palate speech will be provided.

CSD 656. Voice Disorders. 3 credits.

The study of laryngeal functions and disorders. In-depth study of acoustic and physiologic parameters of the vocal mechanism. Emphasis is given to the diagnosis and management of vocal pathologies.

CSD 659. Reading and Research in Audiology. 1-3 credits.

This course will review recent professional literature of interest with emphasis on content and research design. For students not electing the thesis option, a study of empirical nature will be required.

CSD 680. Reading and Research. 1-3 credits.

Designed to allow graduate students to pursue independent study and/or research in the area of speech, language and hearing disorders under appropriate faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

CSD 681. Hearing for SLP. 1 credit.