Communication Disorders (CDIS)
Barbara E. Hinton
Head, Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources
and Communication Disorders
Barbara B. Shadden
201 Speech and Hearing Clinic
479-575-4509
E-mail: bshadde@uark.edu
• Professor Shadden
• Associate Professor Toner
• Assistant Professors Hagstrom, Henrickson
• Research Associate Aslin
• Instructor McGehee
Degree Conferred:
M.S. (CDIS)
Description and Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: (Minimum 36 academic credit hours, not counting clinical practicum credit hours.) The M.S. degree program in communication disorders (emphasis in speech-language pathology) is designed to ensure that all degree candidates meet the minimum academic and clinical practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program is accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation. The degree program requires a minimum of five academic semesters to complete, including continuous enrollment in the summer session between the first and second years. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. All candidates for the M.S. degree are required to pass a written comprehensive examination.
Prerequisites to Degree Program:
Applicants to the M.S. degree in speech-language pathology are expected
to have completed prerequisite course work in normal speech, language,
and hearing functions, normal development, and speech-language and
hearing disorders, as well as biological and physical sciences,
behavioral and social sciences, and mathematics. Prospective applicants
with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines should contact the
Program
(CDIS) COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
CDIS4133 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation (Sp) Study of the technique used in the rehabilitation of speech and language problems of the hearing impaired including the role of amplification, auditory training, and speech reading in rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CDIS 3103.
CDIS4223 Language Disorders in Children (Sp) Study of disorders of language acquisition and usage in children and adolescents, with emphasis upon the nature, assessment, and treatment of such disorders. Prerequisite: CDIS 3223.
CDIS4241 Clinical Practicum: Public Schools (Sp, Fa) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting.
CDIS4253 Neurological Bases of Communication (Fa) A study of the structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to human speech, language, and cognition. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213.
CDIS4263 Advanced Audiology (Fa) Study of the basic techniques used in audiological assessment of children and adults, including pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and special tests of hearing function. Prerequisite: CDIS 3103.
CDIS4273 Communication Behavior and Aging (Fa) Study of the effects upon communication of normal aspects of the aging process, from early adulthood throughout the the lifespan. Changes in speech, language, and hearing functioning are identified; common alterations in communicative disorders commonly associated with advanced age are discussed.
CDIS5102 Research Methodology in Communication Disorders (Su) An examination of methods of research in speech-language pathology and audiology and of the use of bibliographic tools. Focuses on purposes and problems of various forms of communication disorders research, procedures and instruments employed, and reporting of research. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5112 Seminar in Early Intervention (Fa) Study of a family-centered, transdisciplinary approach to early intervention with infants and toddlers at-risk for communication disorders. Topics include early communication development, service delivery in a family context, coordination with other disciplines, and legislation mandating services. Prerequisite: CDIS 3223 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
CDIS5121 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Lab (Fa) Observation and interpretation of techniques used for assessment and remediation of feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Corequisite: CDIS 5122. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213 and graduate standing.
CDIS5122 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Fa) Study of the etiology, assessment, and remediation of feeding and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Prerequisite: CDIS 3213 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
CDIS5133 Discourse Analysis and Treatment (Fa) (Formerly CDIS 5132, First Offered Summer 2004) Study of discourse behaviors and discourse analysis procedures appropriate for communicatively disordered children and adults, along with review of management approaches associated with impaired discourse performance. Prerequisite: previous course work in language process and disorders, and graduate standing.
CDIS5142 Cognitive-Communication Development and Disorders (Sp) Study of normal cognitive development, the role of communication in this development, and shifts that may occur in conjunction with various speech, language and/or hearing disorders. Prerequisite: CDIS 3223.
CDIS5152 TBI and Right-Hemisphere Disorders (Fa) Study of the speech and language disorders commonly resulting from traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere disorders. Prerequisite: CDIS 4253 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
CDIS5163 Seminar in Language Topics (Sp, Su, Fa) Study of selected topics in normal and disordered language acquisition and/or language use. Implications of current research are reviewed and applied to evaluation and management of language impairment(s). Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5173 Survey of Disorders of Communication (Su) Cause and therapeutic principles of speech disorders, including articulatory defects, voice disorders, stuttering and defects due to hearing deficiency. Offered for non-majors in communicative disorders-not open to those who have had CDIS 2253. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5193 Seminar in Problems of Oral Communication (Sp, Su, Fa) Investigation of research in selected problems of oral communication; recent developments in speech-language pathology and audiology; individual problems for investigation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5214 Voice and Resonance Disorders (Su) Study of disorders of phonation and resonation, including etiologies, diagnosis, and intervention strategies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5222 Fluency Disorders (Fa) Speech disfluency, including theoretical etiological assumptions and management consideration. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5232 Seminar in Misarticulation (Sp) Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech articulation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5243 Language Disorders in Adults (Sp) Symbolic communicative breakdown due to neurological trauma; focus on resultant receptive, central processing, and expressive linguistic disabilities, including etiology, neurology, diagnosis and treatment. Primary course emphasis is placed upon aphasia, although other neuropathologies of speech and language in adults are addressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5253 Motor Speech Disorders (Sp) Study of motor speech production disorders related to damage to central or peripheral nervous system motor centers and pathways. Cerebral palsy, adult dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia are emphasized. Both theoretical and treatment considerations are addressed. Prerequisite: CDIS 4253 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
CDIS5262 Seminar in Hearing Disorders (Su) Study of selected topics related to hearing assessment and disorders. Topics selected to be relevant to practice of speech-language pathology and other disciplines. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS528V ADV CP: Speech-Language (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
CDIS5293 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Fa) Approaches to communication management with the severely and profoundly handicapped child or adult, with primary emphasis on augmentative and alternative communication assessment and intervention. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5381 Diagnostic Practicum (Sp, Su, Fa) Practicum activities in speech-language assessment. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS5391 Clinical Practicum: Hearing Disorders (Sp, Su, Fa) Practicum in audiology.
CDIS548V Off-Campus Practicum: Public School Site (Sp, Fa) (1-6) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in a public school setting. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS558V Internship: Clinical Site (Sp, Su, Fa) (3-6) Field placement in approved clinical setting for clock hours in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment. Students in the master’s program must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of CDIS 558V or CDIS 578V during their last semester of graduate studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of other required practicum courses.
CDIS568V Off-Campus Practicum: Clinical Site (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Practicum activities in speech-language disorders in an off-campus clinical site. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of at least 2 semesters of CDIS 528V.
CDIS578V Internship: Public School Site (Sp, Su, Fa) (3-6) Field placement in approved public school setting for clock hours in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment. Students in the Master’s program must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of CDIS 578V or CDIS 558V during their last semester of graduate studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing; completion of other required practicum courses.
CDIS590V Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS599V Seminar in Professional Issues (Sp, Fa) (1-3) Selected topics in professional issues in speech-language pathology and audiology.
CDIS600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CDIS699V Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Irregular) (1-6) Discussion of pertinent topics and issues in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.