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Communication Sciences and Disorders
Chair: Marylou Gelfer, END 853, 229-6465
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Shelley Lund, END 871, 229-4945
Graduate Program Coordinator: Carol Hubbard Seery, END 873, 229-4291
Student Advising: MER 115, (414)229-2758

1. Students intending to apply for an undergraduate major in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders may not repeat the following courses: ComSDis 220; ComSDis 230: ComSDis 240. This also applies to Second and non Degree students.

2. No student will be allowed to drop clinical practicum ComSDis 500, ComSDis 501 or ComSDis 720 without the consent of the Coordinator of Clinical Services.

3. Changes in undergraduate and graduate clinic registration may be necessitated by availability of supervisors and student priority.

4. Students who are absent during first week of class without instructor's permission may forfeit their place in class.

5. All students should contact their advisors prior to registration.

Please note: NOTE: Students who are absent during first week of classes without instructor's permission may forfeit a place in class. Students will still be held responsible for dropping the class. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES INTRODUCTORY/TOPICS COURSES: BMS(C L SCI) 101 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences; BMS(C L SCI) 205(NS) Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine; BMS(C L SCI) 232 Introduction to Nutrition; BMS(C L SCI) 260(SS) Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine; BMS(C L SCI) 281 Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science; COMSDIS 210(SS) Survey of Communication Disorders; HS 101 Introduction to Health and Disease; HS 105 (SS) Survey of the Health Professions; HCA 203(SS) Human Life Cycle; HS 222 Language of Medicine; HS 224 Introduction to Microcomputers for Allied Health Professions; KIN(HMS) 200 Introduction to Kinesiology; KIN(HMS) 230(NS) Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition; THERREC 203 Recreation as a Therapeutic Intervention, THERREC 103(HU) Introduction to Leisure
FORENSIC SCIENCES
Interdisciplinary certificate programs in forensic sciences are offered by the College of Health Sciences in cooperation with the College of Letters & Sciences and Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. For a listing of courses offered in the programs this semester, see the Forensic Sciences listing toward the end of this Schedule.
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COMSDIS-210: Survey of Communication Disorders (3 units; U ; SS)

A broad overview of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Normal development, adult functions and cultural differences are explored, as well as general approaches to rehabilitation.

Notes:
Prereq: none.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
SS   3 LEC 001 30568 12:30 PM-1:45 PM MW 01/22-05/09 Cottingham, Lisa LAP N101  

COMSDIS-220: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Hearing, and Language Mechanisms (4 units; U )

Structures and functions involved in normal speech, hearing, and language.

Notes:
Prereq: Bio Sci 202 (P) or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    4 LEC 001 30697 9:00 AM-10:50 AM TR 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou ENG 105  

COMSDIS-240: Normal Speech and Language Development (3 units; U ; SS)

Intensive study of children's speech and language acquisition and research techniques for investigating children's speech and language behavior. Interrelationship with other development areas also discussed.

Notes:
Prereq: none.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
SS   3 LEC 001 30625 12:30 PM-1:45 PM TR 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John END 103  

COMSDIS-245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (3 units; U ; SS&)

Interdisciplinary instruction on effective service delivery in the health sciences to culturally diverse individuals and families. Emphasis on the complexity of an individual's cultural identity.

Notes:
BMS(C L Sci)/ComSDis/HCA/Kin(HMS)/OccThpy/TherRec 245 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: soph st or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
SS&   3 LEC 001 30651 12:30 PM-1:45 PM MW 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John END 107  
SS&           MW   Ndon, John    
SS&           MW   Stalewski, Susan    
SS&           MW   Thomas, Patricia    
Course is 30% on-line. Students who are not premajors or majors in the College of Health Sciences should enroll in ComSDis 245. C L Sci/ComSDis/HCA/HMS/OccThpy/TherRec 245 LEC 001 are taught together and have a combined enrollment limit.
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-351: Clinical Process II: Child Language Disorders (3 units; U )

The clinical process and its application to the assessment and intervention of language disorders in children.

Notes:
Prereq: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 350(NP).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30765 11:00 AM-12:15 PM MW 01/22-05/09 Cottingham, Lisa LAP 260  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-380: Bases of Hearing Science (3 units; U )

Consideration of fundamental physical and psychophysical concepts in hearing science and advanced topics in auditory physiology promoting a basic understanding of hearing and hearing measurement.

Notes:
Prereq: ComSDis 220(NP) or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30791 12:30 PM-1:45 PM MW 01/22-05/09 Bashford, James LAP 260  

COMSDIS-450: Bases of Fluency and Voice Disorders (3 units; U )

Overview of the basic requirements for fluent speech and voice production. Also includes an introduction to the disorders of fluency and voice.

Notes:
Prereq: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 220(NP), 230(NP), 240(NP) or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30688 2:00 PM-3:15 PM MW 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol LAP 260  

COMSDIS-490: Audiologic (Re)Habilitation (3 units; U )

Study of the fundamentals of (re)habilitative audiology. Includes study of current comprehensive audiologic (re)habilitative approaches with pediatric through geriatric populations.

Notes:
Prereq: jr st; ComSDis 470(P).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30833 6:00 PM-8:40 PM W 01/22-05/09 Muffler, Keirsen CUN 195  

COMSDIS-500: Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology: (3 units; U )

Initial supervised practicum experience with articulation, phonology, and/or child language disorders.

Notes:
Not retakeable. Prereq: jr st; admis to major; ComSDis 351(P); cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
Off-Campus Practicum
    3 DIS 601 30653 1:00 PM-1:50 PM M 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri END 127  
Consent required to audit.
Off-Campus Practicum
      LAB 901 30571 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri OFF CAMPUS  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-520: Counseling in Communication Disorders (3 units; U/G )

Current theories in counseling and guidance, procedures designed specifically for use with the communicatively impaired. Opportunity for application of knowledge will be provided.

Notes:
Prereq: jr st; admis to major or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30678 9:00 AM-11:40 AM M 01/28-05/09 Carneol, Susan LUB S220  

COMSDIS-579: Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders: (1 - 3 units; U/G )

Specific topic and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered.

Notes:
May be repeated with change in topic to max of 6 cr. Prereq: jr st.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
MCH Pass Seminar II
    1 LEC 001 31021 - 01/22-05/09   TBA  
Students should register for one credit.

COMSDIS-661: The Role of the Speech-language Pathologist in Literacy (2 units; U/G )

Language theory related to reading and writing disorders. Speech-language pathologist's role in assessment and intervention.

Notes:
Prereq: sr st; cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    2 LEC 001 31249 3:30 PM-5:20 PM W 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri LUB N126  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 670(521): Advanced Procedures in Audiology (3 units; U/G )

Masking, speech audiometry, acoustic immittance testing, differential diagnosis, audiological screening design, development and implementation, special pediatric and geriatric concerns; audiologic counseling and hearing aid orientation.

Notes:
Prereq: sr st; ComSDis 470(P); cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 401 31253 1:00 PM-1:50 PM F 01/22-05/09 Gregg, Ryan LUB S250  
Prereq: sr st; ComsDis 470 (P); cons instr.

Course will be taught partially online. Computer/Internet access required.
      LAB 901 31254 8:30 AM-12:30 PM S 01/22-05/09 Gregg, Ryan TBA  
Lab will meet at Community Audiology Services, 10243 W. National Avenue, West Allis. Lab will meet only 2/2,3/2, 4/6, and 5/4.

COMSDIS-690: Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults (2 units; U/G )

Communication disorders related to traumatic brain injury and dementia in adults. Emphasis on neuropathology, symptomatology, assessment, and management.

Notes:
Prereq: sr st, ComSDis 460, and cons instr; or grad st.
Not open to University Special Students

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    2 LEC 001 30792 4:30 PM-6:20 PM M 01/28-05/09 Heuer, Sabine EMS W110  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-699: Advanced Independent Study (1 - 3 units; U )

Individual program of supervised study.

Notes:
Retakeable to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; cons instr & faculty advisor; completion of advanced independent study form.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 IND 015 30563 - 01/22-05/09 Chirillo, Patricia TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 020 30679 - 01/22-05/09 Cottingham, Lisa TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 030 30564 - 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 033 31155 - 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 035 30680 - 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 040 31250 - 01/22-05/09 Heuer, Sabine TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 045 30569 - 01/22-05/09 Lund, Shelley TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 050 30681 - 01/22-05/09 Rhyner, Paula TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 055 30682 - 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 060 30718 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 063 31251 - 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 065 30721 - 01/22-05/09 Wangerin, Kathleen TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 070 30722 - 01/22-05/09 Willis, Patricia TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 075 31006 - 01/22-05/09 Yorio, Susan TBA  

COMSDIS-702: Clinical Phonology and Articulation (2 units; G )

Normal and disordered aspects of articulation and phonology. Emphasis on theoretical and practical considerations for clinical assessment and treatment.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    2 LEC 001 31252 1:00 PM-1:50 PM R 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol END 475  
Course will be taught partially on-line. Computer/internet access required.

COMSDIS-709: Evaluation and Management of Swallowing Disorders (3 units; G )

Study of normal and abnormal swallowing across the lifespan, with emphasis on etiologies, clinical and instrumental evaluation techniques, and management.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; ComSDis 712(P); cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30652 1:00 PM-3:40 PM M 01/28-05/09 Easterling, Caryn ENG B38  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 711(801): Applied Speech Science (3 units; G )

Advanced study of physiological, acoustical, and perceptual perspectives of normal and abnormal speech production mechanisms; laboratory experience with speech science instrumentation for research/clinical application.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of ComSDis 801. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    3 LEC 001 30729 4:30 PM-7:10 PM T 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung END 115  

COMSDIS-717: Special Populations in Communication Disorders (2 units; G )

Seminar reviewing the current literature on selected populations of individuals with communication disorders and the implications of this literature on clinical practice.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    2 LEC 001 30774 5:00 PM-6:45 PM R 01/22-05/09 Singleton, Sarah CRT 219  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 720(902): Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology: (1 - 3 units; G )

Supervised clinical practice with different speech and language problems in children and adults.

Notes:
Counts as a repeat of ComSDis 902. Retakable as necessary to fulfill competency requirements. Prereq: grad st; cons instr

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
On-Campus Practicum I
    3 DIS 601 30573 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Students should register for 3 credits.
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum II
    3 DIS 602 31096 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Students should register for 3 credits.
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum III
    3 DIS 603 31097 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Students should register for 3 credits.
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum IV
    3 DIS 604 31098 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Students should register for 3 credits.
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum V
    3 DIS 605 31099 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Students should register for 3 credits.
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum I
      LAB 801 30572 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum II
      LAB 802 31100 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum III
      LAB 803 31101 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum IV
      LAB 804 31102 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Consent required to audit.
On-Campus Practicum V
      LAB 805 31103 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
              Willis, Patricia    
              Yorio, Susan    
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-725: Speech/Language Services in Educational and Medical Environments (2 units; G )

Methods and professional issues related to the speech-language pathologist employed in the educational and medical environments.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st, ComSDis 709(C) or cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    2 LEC 001 30683 1:00 PM-2:40 PM T 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn LUB S220  
            T   Wangerin, Kathleen    
Blended course-partially on-line.
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 726(903): Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Medical Environments (4 units; G )

Supervised clinical experience in medical and rehabilitation settings.

Notes:
Counts as a repeat of ComSDis 903. May be repeated to 8 cr max. Prereq: grad st; ComSDis 709(P); ComSDis 725(P); cons instr & grad advisor.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    4 DIS 601 30575 3:00 PM-4:20 PM R 01/22-05/09 Wangerin, Kathleen LUB N110  
Meets 1/24 and 4/18 only. On-line discussion: 2/14, 3/7, 3/28, 4/11. Blended course--some sessions are on-line.
Consent required to audit.
      LAB 801 30574 - 01/22-05/09 Wangerin, Kathleen TBA  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 727(905): Speech-Language Pathology Externship in Educational Environments (4 units; G )

Supervised clinical experience in educational environments.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of ComSDis 905. May be repeated to 8 cr max. Prereq: grad st; ComSDis 660(P) or 706(P); ComSDis 725(P); cons instr & grad advisor.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    4 DIS 601 30577 3:00 PM-4:20 PM T 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn LAP 260  
Meets 1/22, 2/5, 3/5, and 4/9 only.
Consent required to audit.
      LAB 801 30576 - 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn TBA  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS 771(907): Clinical Practice in Audiologic (Re)Habilitation: (2 - 3 units; G )

Supervised experience in audiologic (re)habilitation with pediatric or adult clients at on-campus or community sites.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of ComSDis 907. May be repeated to 4 cr max. Prereq: grad st; ComSDis 670(521) & 706 (for pediatric placements); cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
Pediatric
    3 DIS 601 30766 3:00 PM-4:50 PM W 01/22-04/20 Chirillo, Patricia OFF CAMPUS  
            W   Ryan, Stacy    
Students should enroll for 3 credits. Class to be held at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, Wisconsin.
Adult
    2 DIS 602 31156 3:00 PM-4:50 PM W 01/22-04/20 Chirillo, Patricia OFF CAMPUS  
            W   Ryan, Stacy    
Students should enroll for 2 credits. Class to be held at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, WI
Pediatric
      LAB 901 30578 - 01/22-04/20 Chirillo, Patricia OFF CAMPUS  
              Ryan, Stacy    
Class to be held at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, Wisconsin.
Adult
      LAB 902 31157 - 01/22-04/20 Chirillo, Patricia OFF CAMPUS  
              Ryan, Stacy    
              Zingler, Heather    
Class to be held at Community Audiology Services, West Allis, Wisconsin.

COMSDIS-785: Professional Portfolio Development II (1 units; G )

Students are guided through the final process of designing a professional development portfolio.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; ComSDis 784(P).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 IND 035 30767 - 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn TBA  
Mandatory meetings will be held twice during the semester. Students must attend on R 2/7 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Second meeting to be determined.

COMSDIS-790: Research and Thesis (1 - 6 units; G )

Independent research and writing under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 6 IND 020 30565 - 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 030 31158 - 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 035 31255 - 01/22-05/09 Heuer, Sabine TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 040 30566 - 01/22-05/09 Lund, Shelley TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 050 30567 - 01/22-05/09 Rhyner, Paula TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 060 30570 - 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 065 31202 - 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung TBA  

COMSDIS-791: Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1 units; G )

Supervised research in communication sciences and disorders under the direction of an approved mentor.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 IND 020 30711 - 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 025 31159 - 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 028 31256 - 01/22-05/09 Heuer, Sabine TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 030 30712 - 01/22-05/09 Lund, Shelley TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 035 30713 - 01/22-05/09 Rhyner, Paula TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 040 30714 - 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 045 30719 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 IND 050 31203 - 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung TBA  
Consent required to audit.

COMSDIS-799: Independent Studies (1 - 3 units; G )

Independent pursuit of a creative project designed by the student and supervised by a faculty or instructional academic staff member.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st; cons grad advisor.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 IND 015 30698 - 01/22-05/09 Chirillo, Patricia TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 020 30699 - 01/22-05/09 Cottingham, Lisa TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 030 30700 - 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 033 31160 - 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 035 30701 - 01/22-05/09 Hennes, Dawn TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 040 31257 - 01/22-05/09 Heuer, Sabine TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 045 30702 - 01/22-05/09 Lund, Shelley TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 050 30703 - 01/22-05/09 Rhyner, Paula TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 055 30704 - 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 060 30705 - 01/22-05/09 Sieff, Sherri TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 063 31204 - 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 065 30706 - 01/22-05/09 Wangerin, Kathleen TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 070 30720 - 01/22-05/09 Willis, Patricia TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 075 31007 - 01/22-05/09 Yorio, Susan TBA  

COMSDIS-888: Candidate for Degree (0 units; G )

Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.

Notes:
Fee for 1 cr assessed. Prereq: grad st.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    0 IND 020 30707 - 01/22-05/09 Gelfer, Marylou TBA  
    0 IND 025 31161 - 01/22-05/09 Heilmann, John TBA  
    0 IND 028 31258 - 01/22-05/09 Heuer, Sabine TBA  
    0 IND 030 30708 - 01/22-05/09 Lund, Shelley TBA  
    0 IND 035 30709 - 01/22-05/09 Rhyner, Paula TBA  
    0 IND 040 30710 - 01/22-05/09 Seery, Carol TBA  
    0 IND 045 31205 - 01/22-05/09 Song, Jae Yung TBA