A lecture-discussion and clinical study of voice disorders, organic and functional: pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment. This course includes a clinical laboratory experience. Prerequisite: EDHS 5050, 7190, or instructor permission.

This course provides a broad overview of developmental psychopathology (abnormal psychology) - initially focusing on understanding basic concepts, historical context, developmental influences, theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and issues related to classification and assessment - followed by comprehensive information concerning major disorders (e.g., ADHD, major depression, anxiety, ASD, schizophrenia).

Clinical Practicum for Graduate Communication Disorders students

Introduction to clinical intervention and assessment with inaugural orientation to concepts of professional ethics, behavior management, and prevention. Primary focus on developing clinical reasoning using case history and client data. Students practice clinical writing, learn basic steps of evidence-based practice within a clinical setting, consider culturally responsive practices, and access resources to support current and future learning.

Have you wondered what the world of work looks like for women? Is it just about equal pay or could there be deeper, systemic dynamics and systems in place than we realize? And what about "having it all" or a work-life balance? Explore what women experience(d) in the workplace in the past, present, and future. Specific attention will be given to career development and wellness models related to women and gender using a growth-oriented perspective.

What do we need to know in order to design effective youth programming and policies that promote the positive development of youth? This course focuses on how theories of development and theories of change inform social innovations that enhance youth thriving, what strategies promote creative problem-solving and innovative solutions for youth programming, and how current social innovations in youth programming address youth challenges.

This course focuses on the psychological processes that underlie the acquisition and the use of language. There is an emphasis on the interaction between linguistic skills and other cognitive skills. Topics include learnability, microgenesis of speech, bilingualism and variation, and a psycholinguistic approach to breakdowns (i.e., language pathology).

This course examines the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech and language behaviors, as well as providing a comprehensive examination of the neurological substrates for communication, swallowing and cognition.

Analyzes the etiology, development, and manifestations of various forms of emotional and social maladjustment in children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes developing the conceptual understanding necessary for differential diagnosis, symptom assessment, and use of the DSM system. Stresses the importance of cultural, social, and developmental factors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This course will provide a broad overview of autism, from historical perspectives to current scientific evidence. Challenges, strengths, and experiences will be examined from within a developmental framework and across developmental domains. Evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention will be emphasized. The perspectives and lived experiences of individuals with autism and their families will be integrated throughout the course.