Phyllis J. Washington
College of Education and Human Sciences
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
DeWit RiteCare Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812-6695
CSD Office: (406) 243-2363 Fax: 243-2362
Clinic Office: (406) 243-2405 Fax: 243-6678
Communicative Sciences and Disorders Minor Proposal
College of Education and Human Sciences
Catalog Year: 2016-2017
Degree Specific Credits: 18
Required Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Lower Division Core Requirements
Rule: Must complete the following courses
Minimum Required Grade: CCSD 110 - The Field of CSD
Offered autumn. Introduction to the scientific study of human communication and its
disorders and to the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Overview
of biological systems of speech, language, and hearing and the nature and treatment of
communication disorders.
CSD 210 - Speech & Lang Devel
Offered autumn. Sophomore standing or greater. Topics include typical speech and
language development, phonology, semantic, morphological, syntax, and pragmatics,
along with individual differences, second language acquisition and literacy.
CSD 222 - Intro to Audiology
Offered autumn. Introduction to principles of acoustics as a basis for understanding
hearing assessment. Development of ability to interpret audiograms as well as the results
from a hearing evaluation. Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic
immittance and reflex testing. Hearing screening procedures are also included.
LING 270S - Intro to Ling
Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the field of modern linguistics and to the
nature of language. Emphasis on the ways different cultures develop symbol systems for
representing meaning.
Total Credits
An Equal Opportunity University
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
12
Minor Electives
Rule: Choose at least 6 upper division credits from this list
Minimum Required Grade: C6 Total Credits Required
CSD 320 - Phono Devel & Phonetics (Prerequisite for the following classes)
Offered autumn. Prereq., CSD 210. Exploration of the sounds and sound structure of
American English and some of its dialects. Introduction to the theory and practice of
phonetic and phonological analysis and trained in the transcription of speech into the
International Phonetic Alphabet.
CSD 345 Developmental Speech and Language Disorders
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 320. This course is designed to familiarize you with
the identification, assessment, and intervention for a variety of developmental speech
and language disorders in children.
CSD 365 Acquired Speech and Language Disorders
Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 320. This course will provide an introduction to
the nature of various acquired speech and language disorders and a basic understanding
of the principles underlying the assessment and treatment of these conditions.
CSD 491 Special Topics
Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new
courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
Total Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1-3
Credits
6