101. American Sign Language I - 2 credits.
This course is designed to teach functional American Sign Language (ASL) which can be used in everyday interactions. The grammar and vocabulary of ASL will be learned within the context of communicative activities. Topics relating to Deaf Culture will be discussed throughout the course. F

102. American Sign Language II - 2 credits.
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I.
This course is a continuation of ASL I. Students will be responsible for all information from the previous units. The grammar and vocabulary of ASL will be learned within the context of communicative activities. Topics relating to Deaf Culture will be discussed throughout the course. S

201. American Sign Language III - 2 credits.
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I and II.
This advanced course is a continuation of ASL I and II. Students will apply previous knowledge from ASL I and II as a tool to enrich their vocabulary and understanding of the structure of ASL. This course is designed to teach functional American Sign Language which can be used in everyday interactions. The grammar and vocabulary of ASL will be learned within the context of communicative activities. Topics relating to Deaf Culture will be discussed throughout the course. F

202. American Sign Language IV - 2 credits.
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I, II, and III.
This advanced course is a continuation of ASL I, II, and III. Students will apply previous knowledge from ASL I, II, and III to deepen their understanding of the strict of ASL while continuing to increase their vocabulary base. Receptive and expressive skills will greatly be enhanced. As in the previous courses, grammar and vocabulary of ASL will be learned within the context of communicative activities. Topics relating to Deaf Culture will be discussed throughout the course. S

223. Introduction to Phonetics - 3 credits.
Includes articulatory descriptions of the speech sounds of English and other languages, the International Phonetic Alphabet, coarticulatory phenomena, suprasegmentals, phonological features and phonological processes. Supervised practice in broad and narrow transcription of normal and disordered speech is provided. F

231. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism - 4 credits.
Structure and function of the mechanisms involved in breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation and hearing. F

232. Survey of Communication Disorders - 3 credits.
Speech disorders: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy of the common speech defects. F

235. Speech and Hearing Science -3 credits.
Prerequisite: CSD 231 and Math 103 or consent of instructor and CSD 223. An introduction to the normal processes of speech, hearing and language through the study of basic speech and hearing science exploring the scientific investigation of the physiological and acoustical parameters of speech.
S

333. Articulation and Phonological Development and Disorders -4 credits
Development, etiology, diagnoses and management of phono-logical and articulation disorders.
S

340. Normal Language Structure - 3 credits
Pre- and corequisite: Engl 209 or equivalent. The purpose of this course is to learn to analyze the grammar of English, focusing on morphology and syntax. The knowledge gained will serve as a foundation for the analysis of normal and impaired language.
F

343. Language Development - 3 credits.
The nature and development of linguistic content, form, and use from birth to adulthood are studied relative to the development of communication and speech; relative to cognitive, social, and physical development; and relative to cultural diversity. F

363*. Deaf Studies - 4 credits
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction and broad overview of the history and culture of the Deaf community. A particular emphasis will be on the role of American Sign Language (ASL) in the values, norms, traditions, and identity that encompass the Deaf community. As well, the field of signed language interpreting will be discussed.
S

382. Introduction to Practicum - 3 credits.
An introduction to clinical case management with emphasis on developing clinical skills. Also includes an orientation to the UND Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic. S

400*. School Programs in CSD - 3 credits

422. Neuroanatomy of Communication Disorders - 3 credits.
Prerequisite: CSD 231. A study of the essentials that form the basis for neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharymacology, and neurology, with a special section of study dealing with the neurological bases for speech, language and hearing. F

425. Language, Multiculturalism & Communication Disorders - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Engl 209, CSD 223, 343, 353 and 440. Study of language structure and its interaction with culture from the perspective of the concept of world view, and the application of this relationship to the practice of speech-language pathology. F

431. Introduction to Audiology - 3 credits.
Prerequisites: CSD 231 and 235 and Math 103 or 104. Elementary structure and function of the hearing mechanism; basic psychophysical dimensions of the auditory mechanism; types of deficient hearing; pure tone threshold and screening audiometry. Students are required to do hearing testing to qualify for certification in speech and hearing. F

434. Aural Rehabilitation - 3 credits.
Prerequisites: CSD 431, & 343 or consent of instructor. Principles, techniques and clinical practice in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing disorders in children and adults; auditory training, speech reading and hearing conservation. S

440. Language Disorders I - 3 credits
Prerequisite: CSD 343. The course covers the causes, identification, assessment, and remediation of language disorders. The focus is on the phonological, semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic aspects of language disorders. F

441. Language Disorders II - 3 credits
Prerequisite: CSD 440. The course integrates the concepts learned in Language Disorders I with the assessment and remediation of specific disorders. It includes a more in-depth analysis of special topics. General principles of diagnostic testing, including criterion and norm referenced assessment tools, are discussed. S

460. Senior Seminar - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Senior status. This course is designed to be the “Capstone” course for our senior students. Professional competencies, the Code of Ethics, professional issues facing the student embarking upon advanced professional study, and the practicing professional’s scope of practice will be covered. The course will culminate in the administration of a comprehensive assessment of the students’ learning at the undergraduate level. S

484. Clinical Practicum I: Speech-Language Pathology - 2 credits.
Prerequisite: 382. An introduction to the clinical process and speech and language intervention. Includes supervised observation of clinical intervention. F, S, SS

485. Clinical Practicum II - 2 credits.
Prerequisites: CSD 382, CSD 484. Continuation of the content introduced in CSD 484 with increased emphasis on the clinical process and clinical skills. Includes supervised observation of direct clinical intervention. F, S, SS

489*. Senior Honor Thesis - 1-8 credits, repeatable to 9.
Prerequisite: Hon 401. Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis.

497. Special Problems in Communication Disorders - 1-3 credits.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. An examination of special topics in Communication Disorders. On demand.

*Not required of all majors; details available from academic advisors