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Gannon’s undergraduate 4-year Communication Sciences and Disorders curriculum follows the Liberal Studies core courses and the necessary pre-requisite standard courses for admission to an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology as qualified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The 3 + 2 program in Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology involves the undergraduate study of Communication Sciences and Disorders with direct admission to the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the Ruskin campus. This track enables a student to fulfill their undergraduate Liberal Studies core courses and the pre-requisite courses for direct admission into the graduate program in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3. At the end of the spring semester in Year 4, with completion of the first two semesters of the graduate curriculum, they will have successfully acquired the necessary 128 credits to graduate with the B.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. With successful completion of all six semesters of the graduate curriculum, the student will achieve the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

4-Year Bachelor of Science Admission Requirements

• Overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher • SAT Score of 1090 or higher or ACT score of 21 or higher • Completion of math, biology, and chemistry courses in high school • Complete application

3 + 2 BS CSD/MS Speech-Language Pathology Admission Requirements

• An overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. • SAT score of 1120 or higher with an ACT score of 24 or higher. • Minimum of one Letter of Recommendation • A demonstrated interest through personal essay or experiential education in the field of speech-language pathology. • Demonstrated proficiency in high school biology and chemistry coursework. The student’s overall GPA will be reviewed at the end of Freshman and Sophomore year. The pre-requisite GPA will be reviewed at the end of the Junior year for admittance to the graduate program.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CSD 202: Introduction to Communication Disorders

Students will learn the various aspects of typical and disordered communication, including speech, language and hearing across the lifespan. The main goal of this course is to increase your understanding of basic communication processes and the challenges faced by individuals with communication disorders. 3 credits

CSD 302: Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech-Language, Hearing & Swallowing Mechanism

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the skeletal, muscular, and neurological mechanisms underlying speech motor control, swallowing function, and the hearing mechanism. Students will learn coordinating respiration and upper vocal tract movements through nervous system control for speech and swallowing and the physiological and neural systems for hearing. Prerequisites: BIOL 115, BIOL 116, BIOL 117, BIOL 118, CSD 202 3 credits

CSD 305: Phonetics

In this course, students learn the production of sounds in general American English speech while learning the acoustic and articulatory properties of place, manner and voicing for each sound. Students will also gain practical skills in transcribing sounds in isolation and in contexts

using the International Phonetic Alphabet, understand dialectical differences, speech rates across the lifespan, and listening and classifying normal speakers. 3 credits

CDS 308: Normal Speech & Language Development

This course will introduce students to normal speech and language development from the fundamentals of language acquisition theories, building blocks of language, brain and language, genetic and environmental factors that impact speech and speech development, developmental timelines for receptive and expressive communication, and phonological awareness. The course will also provide exposure to research on literacy and language development. 3 credits

CSD 312: Speech & Hearing Science

Basic science principles such as the evolution of speech production and the physical characteristics of speech sounds, acoustics of vowels and consonants, hearing science, and speech perception are covered in this course. Sound waves, resonance, decibels, and spectrogram readings are included in this course. Prerequisites: CSD 202, CSD 305 3 credits

CSD 315: Introduction to Audiology

In this course, students are introduced to the scope of practice, anatomy & physiology of peripheral and central auditory system, hearing science, air and bone conduction, audiometers and test environments, pure-tone and speech audiometry. Students will also learn the methods and techniques for the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and the impact of hearing loss on the quality of life. 3 credits

CSD 418: Communication Disorders in Children and Adults

This course will involve the study of the genetics, etiologies, diagnosis, and interventions for speech, language, and swallowing disorders in adults and children. Students will learn the concepts of prevention, education, advocacy, and treatment of disorders across the lifespan Prerequisites: CSD 202, CSD 305, CSD 315, CSD 302, CSD 308 3 credits

CSD 421: Counseling Individuals & Families with Communication Disorders

This course will involve the didactic review of human responses to loss and counseling techniques. Unique challenges to various communication disorders are covered to provide students with the underlying content needed to prepare for counseling behaviors in practice as a speech-language pathologist. Prerequisites: CSD 202, CSD 305, CSD 315, CSD 302, CSD 308, CSD 312 3 credits

CSD 424: Psychology of Communication

Students will learn how we communicate and the consequences of communication difficulty, dialects of English, the relationship between language and thought, culture, and society, and the relationship between language and the brain and mind, and the difference between listening and hearing. Prerequisites: CSD 202, CSD 305, CSD 315, CSD 302, CSD 308, CSD 312 3 credits

CSD 425: Introduction to Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology

In this course, students will learn the principles and methods to plan and implement diagnostic and intervention procedures for individuals with speech, voice, language, and/or swallowing disorders. During this course, students will understand the case management, documentation, communication, and family/caregiver involvement for a comprehensive therapeutic plan in speech-language therapy that prepares for the transition to clinical practicum. Prerequisites: CSD 202, CSD 305, CSD 315, CSD 302, CSD 308, CSD 312 3 credits

CSD 428: Practicum

This course provides students with an introduction to the skills, competencies, and responsibilities related to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of therapeutic intervention and procedure. Students will develop an increased understanding of the professional issues and clinical responsibilities in providing speech language pathology across the lifespan and within a diverse society. Students will earn 25 supervised, clinical observation hours. 1 credit

GGSLP 602: Clinical Methods Lab I: Pediatrics

This course provides the introductory knowledge and skills in clinical methods for diagnosis and treatment in communication and/or swallowing disorders in pediatric populations. General principles of clinical observation, assessment, and establishment of treatment goals, report writing, documentation, service delivery in various settings, and client admission and discharge criteria are emphasized. Topics on federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and statutes in school settings, including FERPA, FAPE, IEPs, and RTI are presented. Goal writing in educational and other settings is highlighted including SMART goals and alternatives. Students will also become familiar with the University clinic and clinical handbook. Multicultural considerations in intervention of children with communication and/or swallowing disorders will also be addressed. 1 credit

GGSLP 605/607: Speech Sound Disorders & Lab

This course is designed to give students a foundation in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of speech sound disorders in children, emphasizing articulation and phonological delays. Students will initially learn foundation material such as normal acquisition of speech production skills in childhood, and characteristics of the speech sounds of English. Specific approaches and techniques for the remediation of the disorders will be presented. Multicultural issues in the assessment and treatment of sound speech disorders will also be addressed, as well as counseling strategies. 3 credits

GGSLP 608: Language Disorders in Children

This course introduces basic principles of prevention, assessment, and intervention for children with language impairments at the prelinguistic, emerging and developing language phases. Language differences versus language disorders will be addressed as well as complex medical concerns, etiologies, co-morbidities, and counseling strategies. Multicultural issues in the assessment and treatment of language disorders will be addressed as well. 2 credits

GGSLP 610: Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology

This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of the principles of diagnosis and evaluation of speech and language disorders. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, formulating an assessment battery, evaluating patients, writing the diagnostic reports, and interpreting the data to parents and/or involved disciplines. Students will be acquainted with fundamental principles and pitfalls to consider when making psychometric decisions in the assessment of speech and language skills. Multicultural issues will also be addressed, as well as counseling strategies. 3 credits

GGSLP 612: School-Age Language Disorders

This course will provide instruction in language disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Topics include assessment, collaborative intervention, and social, cultural, and linguistic implications for individuals with language disorders. Emphasis will be placed on the development of curriculum-based literacy skills and collaborative services delivery models. 2 credits

GGSLP 615: Neuroscience for Speech Language Pathology

This course is an intensive analysis and study of neuroanatomy and neurology for speech language pathology. It will cover the anatomy and neurological function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, embryology of the nervous system, completion of a neurological exam, taxonomy, anatomy of the diencephalon, basal ganglia, and ventricles, and neurology of speech, language, hearing, and cognition. 3 credits

GGSLP 618: Clinic I

This course provides students with their first clinical experiences with children and adults with communication disorders. The clinical experience will be supervised by program faculty in the University clinic or local sites. 1 credit

GGSLP 621/622: Adult-Cognitive Communicative Disorders & Lab

In this course, students learn about the evaluation and management of adult-cognitive communication disorders including concussion, TBI, CVA, aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. The lab will involve the use of diagnostic tools and protocols, application of evidence-based interventions, and management of adult cognitive-linguistic disorders. 3 credits

GGSLP 623/626: Motor Speech Disorders & Lab

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of acquired and developmental motor speech disorders in child and adult populations. The students will learn to differentiate the characteristics of disorders such as apraxia and dysarthria of speech from cognitivelinguistic, neurological non-organic disorders such as apraxia. The lab will involve criticalthinking skills as students will be introduced to the clinical applications to differentially diagnose neuro-motor speech disorders, learn to provide interventions, and understand the management of motor speech disorders in children and adults. 3 credits

GGSLP 624: Fluency Disorders

This course introduces fluency and fluency disorder terminology, classification, psychosocial impact, nature of stuttering, assessment, and treatment across the lifespan. 2 credits

GGSLP 625: Clinical Methods Lab II: Adults

This course is designed to advance the student’s clinical skills for greater independence taking patient history, selection of diagnostic tools, critical thinking for differential diagnosis of speech disorders in children and adults, writing comprehensive evaluations, and presenting case studies to peers to enhance verbal skills for all settings served by speech-language pathologists. 1 credit

GGSLP 627/629: Voice & Velopharyngeal Disorders & Lab

This course builds upon foundational courses and introduces students to cleft lip and palate, assessing and treating velopharyngeal function and speech resonance, feeding concerns, anatomy and physiology of phonation, structural, neurologic, and psychogenic voice disorders, voice assessment, voice treatment, laryngectomy, tracheostomy, and singing. The lab addresses assessment, evaluation, and therapy. 3 credits

GGSLP 628: Clinic II

This course is the second in a series of early clinical experiences with children and adults with communication disorders. The clinical experience will be supervised by program faculty in the University clinic or local sites. 1 credit

GGSLP 630: Principles of Research & Evidence Based Practice

This course is the foundation for the research thread throughout the curriculum and will prepare the student for the synthesis and application of research within the scope of practice of speech-language pathology. This course will cover the topics of the scientific method, types of research, idea generation and innovation, identifying and locating relevant resources, how to read scientific literature, research ethics, statistics, formatting references, and literature review. 2 credits

GGSLP 632: Disorders in Special Populations

This course is designed for graduate level clinicians to gain knowledge in the medical, neurological, anatomical, and cognitive disorders of patients with specialized communication needs including patients with craniofacial anomalies, genetic syndromes, autism, central auditory processing, and current issues facing speech-language pathologists. 2 credits

GGSLP 638: Clinic III

This course is the third in a series of early clinical experiences with children and adults with communication disorders. The clinical experience will be supervised by program faculty in the University clinic or local clinical sites. 2 credits

GGSLP 733: Aural Rehabilitation

This course covers the topics related to aural rehabilitation including the impact of childhood hearing loss on families, family counseling, hearing aids and ear molds, cochlear implants, classroom acoustics, assistive listening devices, communication options, education of children with hearing loss, developing listening, literacy, and speaking skills, adults with hearing loss, speechreading, communication strategies training, and co-morbidities. 2 credits

GGSLP 736/737: Swallowing Disorders and Lab

This course builds on prior courses with a focus on swallowing disorders. The course begins with examination of the upper aero-digestive tract developmental anatomy and physiology and neurogenic and structural dysphagia, and continues to instrumental and bedside evaluation, treatment strategies, ethical issues, and classification of swallowing disorders. The lab will provide students with an overview of the diagnostic protocols, medical assessments, bed-side evaluations, radiological evaluations, and evidence-based interventions for adult and child populations with swallowing disorders. 3 credits

GGSLP 739: Hearing Disorders

This course is designed to focus on hearing disorders and will cover the topics of incidence and impact of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, screening hearing impairment and disability, screening middle ears, comprehensive aural rehabilitation, screening and treating auditory processing disorder, interpreting audiograms, genetic and non-genetic etiologies, counseling and healthy coping strategies, and classroom acoustics/amplification. 3 credits

GGSLP 743: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

This course is designed to expose students to augmentative and alternative forms of communication used to support or treat patients with communication disorders. The types of communication covered in this course include messages, symbols, rate enhancement, low-tech devices, high-tech devices, programming devices, training users and communication partners, toting and mounting communication devices, and report writing. 3 credits

GGSLP 746: Professional Issues

This course is designed to build the student’s professional competency, preparation for certification/licensure, and future employment. Topics covered within the course include professional ethics, certification/licensure requirements, accreditation process, clinical fellowship, continuing education, tele-practice, billing and coding, advocacy, marketing, private practice, doctoral education, scope of practice, and best practices to seek employment. 3 credits

GGSLP 748: Clinic IV

This course is the fourth in a series of clinical experiences with children and adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders. This course is a more intensive and progressive experience supervised by clinical educators off-site. 4 credits

GGSLP 758: Clinic V

This course is the fifth in a series of clinical experiences with children and adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders. This is a more intensive and progressive experience supervised by clinical educators off-site. 4 credits

GGSLP 768: Clinic VI

This is the final clinical experience with children and adults with communication and/ or swallowing disorders. This experience is a more intensive and progressive experience supervised by clinical educators off-site. 4 credits

GGSLP 780: Capstone

This course is designed to serve as the final culminating experience within the curriculum. The student will integrate their didactic, clinical, research, and other experiential learning into a final portfolio and presentation. 2 credits

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Recommended Schedule of Courses

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 2 First Year Seminar/FYS 3 College Composition/LENG 111 4 Human A&P I and Lab/BIOL 115 & 116 3 Found. of Theo. & Christ. Moral./ LTHE 101 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 15 Spring 3 History without Borders/LHST 111 3 Critical Analysis & Composition/ LENG 112 4 Human A& P II and Lab/BIOL 117 & 118 4 Chemistry of Life I and Lab/ CHEM 103 & 104 3 Speech/SPCH* 17

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Introduction to Communication Disorders/CSD 202 3 Concepts in Physics/PHYS 101 3 Intro to Psychology/PSYC 111 3 The Bible: An Introduction/LTHE 201 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI* 15 Spring 3 Phonetics/CSD 305 3 Introduction to Audiology/CSD 315 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 or Psych Statistics/PSYC 211 3 Literature Series/LENG* 6 General Electives 18

JUNIOR Fall 4 Research Methods and Lab/PSYC 303 3 Fine Art Series/LFIN* 3 Anat. & Physiology of Communication/ CSD 302 6 General Electives

16 Spring 1 Leadership Seminar* 3 LTHE III* or LPHI 237 Ethical Responsibility 3 Normal Speech & Language Development/CDS 308 3 Speech & Hearing Science/CSD 312 6 General Electives 16

SENIOR Fall 3 Comm. Disorders in Children & Adults/CSD 418 3 Counseling Individuals & Families/ CSD 421 3 Psychology of Communication/CSD 424 6 General Electives 15 Spring 3 Intro. To Clinical Methods in SLP/ CSD 425 1 Practicum in SLP/CSD 428 3 Senior Capstone* 9 General Electives

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* Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for course options.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Recommended Schedule of Courses with a Study Abroad Semester

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 2 First Year Seminar/FYS 3 College Composition/LENG 111 4 Human A&P I and Lab/BIOL 115 & 116 3 Found. of Theo. & Christ. Moral./ LTHE 101 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 15 Spring 3 History without Borders/LHST 111 3 Critical Analysis & Composition/ LENG 112 4 Human A& P II and Lab/BIOL 117 & 118 4 Chemistry of Life and Lab I/ CHEM 103 & 104 3 Speech/SPCH* 17

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Introduction to Communication Disorders/CSD 202 3 Concepts in Physics/PHYS 101 3 Intro to Psychology/PSYC 111 3 The Bible: An Introduction/LTHE 201 3 Literature Series/LENG*

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JUNIOR Fall – Recommended Study Abroad Semester† 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI* 3 Fine Art Series/LFIN* 3 LTHE III* or LPHI 237 Ethical Responsibility 6 General Electives

15 Spring 3 Phonetics/CSD 305 3 Introduction to Audiology/CSD 315 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 or Psych. Statistics/PSYC 211 3 Anat. & Physiology of Communication/ CSD 302 6 General Electives 18

Spring 1 Leadership Seminar* 4 Research Methods and Lab/PSYC 303 3 Normal Speech & Language Development/CDS 308 3 Speech & Hearing Science/CSD 312 6 General Electives 17

SENIOR Fall 3 Comm. Disorders in Children & Adults/CSD 418 3 Counseling Individuals & Families/ CSD 421 3 Psychology of Communication/CSD 424 6 General Electives 15 Spring 3 Intro. To Clinical Methods in SLP/ CSD 425 1 Practicum in SLP/CSD 428 3 Senior Capstone* 9 General Electives

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3 + 2 CSD/MASTER IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Recommended Schedule of Courses

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN (YEAR 1) Fall 2 First Year Seminar/FYS 3 College Composition/LENG 111 4 Human A&P I and Lab/BIOL 115 & 116 4 Chemistry of Life I and Lab/ CHEM 103 & 104 3 Intro. to Communication Disorders/ CSD 202 16 Spring 3 Introduction to Audiology/CSD 315 3 Critical Analysis & Composition/ LENG 112 4 Human A& P II and Lab/BIOL 117 & 118 3 Found. of Theo. & Christ. Moral./ LTHE 101 3 Speech/SPCH* (SPCH 111 or SPCH 113) 16

SOPHOMORE (YEAR 2) Fall 3 History without Borders/LHST 111 3 Concepts in Physics/PHYS 101 3 Intro to Psychology/PSYC 111 3 The Bible: An Introduction/LTHE 201 3 Introduction to Philosophy/LPHI 131 3 Phonetics/CSD 305

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SUMMER (YEAR 2) 1 Practicum/CSD 428 1 Spring 3 Literature Series/LENG* 3 Applied Statistics/MATH 213 or Psych. Statistics/PSYC 211 3 Philosophy II Series/LPHI* 3 Anatomy & Physiology of Communication/CSD 302 3 Fine Art Series/LFIN* 3 General Electives 18

JUNIOR (YEAR 3) Fall 4 Research Methods and Lab/PSYC 303 3 General Electives 3 Normal Speech & Language Development/CSD 308 3 Speech & Hearing Science/CSD 312 3 General Electives 1 Leadership Seminar *

17 Spring 3 General Electives 3 LTHE III* or LPHI 237 Ethical Responsibility 3 Comm. Disorders in Children & Adults/ CSD 418 3 Counseling Individuals & Families/ CSD 421 3 Introduction to Clinical Methods in SLP/ CSD 425 3 Senior Capstone* 18

SENIOR (YEAR 4) Fall 2 School-Age Lang. Disorders/GGSLP 612 3 Speech Sound Disorders & Lab/ GGSLP 605 & 607 2 Language Disorders in Children/ GGSLP 608 3 Diagnostic Methods in SLP/GGSLP 610 1 Clinical Methods Lab I: Pediatrics/ GGSLP 602 1 CLINIC I/GGSLP 618

12 Spring 3 Motor Speech Disorders & Lab/ GGSLP 623 & 626 3 Neuroscience for Speech Pathology/ GGSLP 615 3 Voice & Velopharyngeal Disorders & Lab/GGSLP 627 & 629 2 Fluency Disorders/GGSLP 624 2 Principles of Research & EBP/ GGSLP 630 1 CLINIC II/GGSLP 628 14

SUMMER (YEAR 4) 3 Adult Cognitive & Comm. Disorders/ GGSLP 621 & 622 1 Clinical Methods Lab II: Adults/ GGSLP 625 2 Disorders in Special Populations/ GGSLP 632 2 CLINIC III/GGSLP 638 8

YEAR 5 Fall 2 Aural Rehabilitation/GGSLP 733 3 Swallowing Disorders & Lab/ GGSLP 736 & 737 3 Hearing Disorders/GGSLP 739 4 CLINIC IV/GGSLP 748 12

SUMMER Fall 2 Capstone/GGSLP 780 4 CLINIC VI/GGSLP 768 6 Spring 3 Augmentative & Alternative Communication/GGSLP 743 3 Professional Issues/GGSLP 746 4 CLINIC V GGSLP 758

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