Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Professional Electives
Area A. Normal Human Development and Adjustment
HDF 200 Life-Span Development I (3)
Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth and development of young children within the family and varied cultural settings. Review of contemporary issues and their relevance for social policy. (Lecture 3)
HDF 201 Life-Span Development II (3)
Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth and development from adolescence to senescence. Attention to varied cultural settings and relevant social policy. (Lecture 3)
HDF 450 Introduction to Counseling (3)
Introduces students in human sciences to interviewing and counseling skills in both professional and paraprofessional settings. Integrates theory, practice, and application by didactic and experimental learning. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing, or permission of chairperson.
PSY 232 Developmental Psychology (3)
Comprehensive understanding of human development and growth from birth to senescence. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 113.
PSY 235 Theories of Personality (3)
Critical survey of the major theories of personality. Emphasis will be placed on the "normal" personality. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 113.
CMD 475 Gestural Communication (3)
Visual language systems with emphasis on the cherology and syntax of Ameslan, and levels of language among deaf communicators; finger spelling and sign language for educational, rehabilitative, and artistic goals studied. (Lecture 2, Lab 2) Prerequisite: junior or graduate standing.
PSY 254 Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders (3)
Evaluation of the more serious behavioral disorders as found in the major forms of character disorders, psychoneuroses, and psychoses. Theories of causation, development and effects of anxiety and defense mechanisms, and interpretation of symptoms and methods of treatment. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 113.
PSY 442 Psychology of Exceptionality (3)
Survey of the major issues underlying the classification, institutionalization, and treatment of persons with mental, physical, psychological, and educational disabilities. Specific topics include social attitudes toward exceptionalities, past and current legislation, special education services, and transitions into community life and the workplace. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
COM 220 Small Group Communication (3)
The study of communicative functions in the small group setting. Includes group dynamics, leadership, problem solving, and decision making. Emphasis on theory and application. (Lecture 3)
EDC 312 The Psychology of Learning (3)
An analysis of learning with emphasis on principles and procedures applicable to any human teaching and learning situation. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: PSY 113.
EDC 424 Teaching of Reading (3)
Philosophy, materials, and methods underlying the teaching of reading with special emphasis on developing understanding. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 312 or graduate standing.
HSS 320 Introduction to Research in Human Science and Services (3)
Consideration of the philosophy, principles, methods, and materials involved in research in the human sciences. Emphasis also on research reading, writing, and presentation skills. (Lecture 3)
LIN 220 (or APG 220) Introduction to the Study of Language (3)
Introduction to the analysis and description of a language's sounds, forms, syntax, and meaning; the relationship of linguistics to other disciplines; and a survey of major schools of linguistic thought. (Lecture 3)
PSY 300 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)
Basic concepts and techniques of quantification in psychology. Emphasis on application of certain descriptive and inferential statistical tools in the analysis of psychological measurements of behavior. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 113, at least one college-level mathematics course, and sophomore standing.
PSY 384 Cognitive Psychology (3)
An examination of contemporary research and theories on mental activities. Topics will include: perception, pattern recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, language, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: 113 and 301 or equivalent. In alternate years.
PSY 388 The Psychology of Language (3)
Study of language processes in light of contemporary theories and research. Topics include speech production, perception, memory, comprehension, language and the brain, language acquisition, reading, language, and thought. (Lecture 3) Prerequisite: junior standing. In alternate years.
STA 220 Statistics in Modern Society (3)
Elementary concepts in sampling, polls, surveys, random samples. Foundations of statistical inference; estimation, comparison prediction. Statistics for the consumer, quality of data, credibility of statistical evidence. Environmental measurements and experiments. (Lecture 2, Rec. 1)
CMD 491, 492 Special Problems (1-3 each)
Selected areas of study pertinent to communicative disorders. Instruction may be offered in class seminar or tutorial environments according to specific needs and purposes. (Independent Study) 491: S/U credit.
