The required courses for the Sequence for School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistants are as follows:
Additionally, one of the following courses is required as an elective:
Students choose one elective course during completion of the 7 course sequence from the table below.
Semester I |
Semester II |
Semester III |
Semester IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMSI 020 Introduction to Disordered Communication |
CMSI 094 Development of Spoken Language |
Elective: CMSI 80 Linguistics; CMSI 284 AAC or CMSI 383 LLD | Electives CMSI 299 Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| CMSI 090 Introduction to Phonetics |
CMSI 164 Structure of English Lang |
CMSI 125 Clinical Experience |
CMSI 126 Clinical Experience |
Electives can be taken in the Fall or Spring semester.
Elective Courses:
Spring (299)
Fall (CMSI 80, 383, 284)
Courses are three credits unless otherwise noted.
CMSI 20: Introduction to Disordered Communication
Survey of language, speech, and hearing disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding such disorders as a part of the fuller understanding of human behavior.
CMSI 80: Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to biological, cognitive, and cultural bases of human communication through language, and to modern linguistics theory. Assignments provide opportunities for critical thinking and writing.
CMSI 90: Phonetics
Linguistic, acoustic, and articulatory phonetics applied to the description of speech. Stresses use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with English, foreign languages, and disordered speech.
CMSI 94: Development of Spoken Language
Speech and language acquisition interpreted in light of current learning and cognitive theory, linguistic theory, and methods of linguistic analysis.
CMSI 125 & 126: Clinical Experience
A supervised exposure to clinical practice in speech-language pathology. Students gain experience as assistants in school-based settings. Prerequisite: Six hours in Communication Sciences.
CMSI 164: Structure of the English Language
Using descriptive linguistic theory, this course examines basics of English grammar with emphasis on hands-on examples. Also includes exploration of politicization of English grammar. Prerequisites: 3 hours English or CMSI.
CMSI 284: Augmentative/Alternative Communication
An introduction to development and selection of augmentative/alternative communication strategies and systems for persons with severe communication challenges. Prerequisites: Nine hours in Communication Sciences or instructor's permission. Available as an evening course.
CMSI 299: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment & Intervention
Assessment and intervention considerations in communication, social interaction and play, selection and use of evaluation tools, and implementation of intervention strategies for children with autism. Available as an evening course.
CMSI 383: Seminar in Language Learning Disabilities
Theories of language/learning disabilities relevant to diagnosis and treatment are reviewed. Recent research and identification/management procedures are also stressed. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Available as an evening course.
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