Communication Disorders and Sciences Courses

CDS 201 Communication Disorders in Society and Media
4 Credits — Prerequisite: WR 121
Survey of communication disorders and differences, comparing individual and socialcultural perspectives through popular media and real-case examples.

CDS 401 Research: [Topic]
112 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 405 Reading and Conference: [Topic]
13 Credits
Repeatable

CDS 407 Seminar: [Topic]
13 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 409 Practicum: [Topic]
17 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 410 Experimental Course: [Topic]
16 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 430 Speech Pathology-Audiology as Professions
2 Credits
Introduces the broad dimensions of the speech-language pathology and audiology professions. Begins undergraduate process of acquiring observation hours required for graduate school. Sequence with CDS 431.

CDS 431 Beginning Clinical Methods
3 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 430
Focuses on basic methods for assessment and intervention within an evidence-based framework. Includes 15 hours of guided observation. Sequence with CDS 430.

CDS 442 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism
4 Credits
Study of anatomy, physiology, and neurology of speech and language processes.

CDS 444 Clinical Phonetics and Phonology
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 442, 450
Focuses on sounds and symbols of American English, foreign accents, and dialects using broad transcription methods. Presents speech production, distinctive features, and basics of phonology.

CDS 450 Introduction to Language Development
4 Credits — Prerequisite: LING 150 and WR 122 or 123
Primary focus on the development of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and literacy.

CDS 455 Child and Adolescent Development
4 Credits
Covers theories, norms, and concepts related to child and adolescent development. Geared toward allied health professionals and educators working in a variety of settings.

CDS 457 Fundamentals of Audiology
4 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of hearing and vestibular systems; causes, types, and symptomatologies of hearing impairment.

CDS 458 Audiology Disorders and Treatment
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 457/557
Pure tone, speech and impedance audiometry. Special tests, difficult- to-test populations, and central auditory processing. Audiogram interpretation and report writing.

CDS 460 Developmental Disorders in Communication
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 450
Explores growth and developmental disorders that cause or contribute to child and adult speech, language, and fluency impairments.

CDS 462 Acquired Disorders of Communication
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 470
Explores neurologic disorders that cause or contribute to child and adult speech, language, and voice impairments.

CDS 470 Neuroscience of Speech and Language
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 442
Foundation in normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and the clinical signs observed with nervous-system damage.

CDS 503 Thesis
115 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 507 Seminar: [Topic]
13 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 510 Experimental Course: [Topic]
16 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 542 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism
4 Credits
Study of anatomy, physiology, and neurology of speech and language processes.

CDS 544 Clinical Phonetics and Phonology
4 Credits
Focuses on sounds and symbols of American English, foreign accents, and dialects using broad and narrow transcription methods. Presents speech production, distinctive features, and basics of phonology.

CDS 550 Introduction to Language Development
4 Credits
Primary focus on the development of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and literacy.

CDS 551 Later Language Development
4 Credits
Designed to promote an in-depth study of language development in school-age children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–20 years).

CDS 557 Fundamentals of Audiology
4 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of hearing and vestibular systems; causes, types, and symptomatologies of hearing impairment.

CDS 558 Audiology Disorders and Treatment
4 Credits
Pure tone, speech and impedance audiometry. Special tests, difficult-to-test populations, and central auditory processing. Audiogram interpretation and report writing.

CDS 560 Developmental Disorders in Communication
4 Credits
Explores growth and developmental disorders that cause or contribute to child and adult speech, language, and fluency impairments.

CDS 562 Acquired Disorders of Communication
4 Credits
Explores neurologic disorders that cause or contribute to child and adult speech, language, and voice impairments.

CDS 570 Neuroscience of Speech and Language
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 542
Foundation in normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and the clinical signs observed with nervous-system damage.

CDS 601 Research: [Topic]
19 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 602 Supervised College Teaching
19 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 603 Dissertation
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic]
13 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 606 Special Problems: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 607 Seminar: [Topic]
13 Credits
Repeatable. Topics include Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders and Sciences, Dysphagia, Professional Ethics.

CDS 608 Workshop: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 609 Practicum: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 610 Experimental Course: [Topic]
15 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 611 Clinical Methods
1 Credit
Provides methodology behind the sound clinical practices and fundamentals of the UO Speech-Language-Hearing Center operations. Prepares students to begin working with clients.

CDS 620 Workshop: Evidence-Based Practice
1-2 Credits
This course supports students in developing their Evidence-Based Practice Projects via: (1) methods to promote critical evaluation and adoption of research findings; (2) principles of culturally responsive research practice, practice-based evidence and implementation science; and (3) activities to prepare students to complete their EBP projects.

CDS 621 Practicum I
2-7 Credits
Designed to support first year master’s students as they proceed with their clinical training. The course will provide methodology, evidence-based practice and clinic operations training. The focus on using evidence-based practice and rational clinical decision-making will be incorporated throughout class instruction and clinical experiences.

CDS 622 Practicum II
2-7 Credits
Designed to help prepare second-year students for their medical and school externships. Students will learn clinical skills in the following areas: professional issues in medical settings; documentation in medical settings; ethical issues in speech-language pathology; school practicum requirements; professional issues in securing employment.

CDS 623 September Experience in Speech Language Pathology
1 Credit
Designed to prepare Graduate Student Clinicians to become Speech-Language Pathologists who can work in the school setting. There are specific skills that Speech-Language Pathologists in the school setting perform and the GSC will be prepared to demonstrate these skills by the end of this externship. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 2 credits.

CDS 624 Medical Externship
7-14 Credits
Designed to prepare Graduate Student Clinicians to become Speech-Language Pathologists who can work in the medical setting. There are specific skills that Speech-Language Pathologists in the medical setting perform and the GSC will be prepared to demonstrate these skills by the end of this externship. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 28 credits.

CDS 625 Final Full-Time Practicum
1-15 Credits
Diagnostic and treatment experience in the public school setting. Repeatable once for maximum of 30 credits.

CDS 627 Fluency Disorders
2 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in the diagnosis and treatment of fluency disorders across the lifespan, with an emphasis on developmental stuttering.

CDS 631 Cultural-Linguistic Diversity for Clinicians
2 Credits
Topics include Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders and Sciences, Dysphagia, Professional Ethics. Repeatable once for a maximum of 6 credits.

CDS 632 Dual Language Development
2 Credits
Discussion-based seminar designed to enhance knowledge of the processes and features of typical and atypical dual language development in children’s earliest years of life (infancy to preschool). Focus is on dual language acquisition by children from Spanish-English language backgrounds in the context of the US. Sequence with CDS 633.

CDS 633 Practice with Dual Language Learners
2 Credits​​​​​​​
Discussion-based seminar designed to further foundational knowledge of dual language assessment and intervention as it relates to the practice of speech-language pathology. Focus is on assessment and intervention with dual language learners ages 0-5 from Spanish-speaking language backgrounds in the context of the US. Sequence with CDS 632.Prereq: CDS 632.

CDS 649 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
4 Credits
Nature and characteristics of feeding and swallowing; methods of evaluation and management of feeding and swallowing in adults and children.

CDS 651 School-Age Language Disorders
4 Credits
Presents normal language development and language disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Emphasizes contributions from linguistics, psychology, education, and learning theory.

CDS 652 Speech Sound Disorders
4 Credits
Causes and consequences of phonological disorders; principles and procedures for assessment and intervention.

CDS 654 Management of Adult Language Disorders
4 Credits
Provides a foundation in diagnosis and treatment of adult neurogenic language disorders, concentrating on aphasia and the cognitive-linguistic changes associated with dementia.

CDS 656 Voice Science and Disorders
3 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of vocal mechanism; diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for various voice disorders.

CDS 657 Augmentative Procedures for Communication Disorders
2 Credits
Recent advancements in design, development, and use of systems supplemental to vocal speech and language.

CDS 660 Motor Speech Disorders
3 Credits
Advanced study of speech disorders associated with lesions of central and peripheral nervous systems.

CDS 663 Management of Acquired Cognitive Disorders
4 Credits — Prerequisite: CDS 662
Examines current theory and practice in cognitive rehabilitation. Reviews models and tools for treating attention, memory, and dysexecutive syndromes.

CDS 665 Language Disorders in Children
4 Credits
Child language disorders and related topics, including principles of assessment and intervention, cultural awareness and sensitivity, clinical application, and working with families.

CDS 706 Special Problems: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 707 Seminar: [Topic]
15 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 708 Workshop: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 709 Practicum: [Topic]
116 Credits
Repeatable.

CDS 710 Experimental Course [Topic]
15 Credits
Repeatable.