The Graduate School Bulletin
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
300 Ferguson Building
(336) 334-5184
http://www.uncg.edu/csd
Graduate Programs:
Master of Arts (MA) in Speech-Language Pathology, 60 hours
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 66 hours
Admissions Information
Graduate Faculty
CSD Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses
Graduate Faculty
Professors
Celia R. Hooper, PhD, CCC-SLP, Prevention of communication disorders, adult neurogenic speech and language disorders, voice disorders and care of the professional voice.
Alan G. Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech, language, reading development and disorders.
Robert Mayo, PhD, CCC-SLP, Fluency disorders, adult neurogenic disorders, public perceptions of communication disorders and differences (Head of Department).
Academic Professional Professor
Vicki McCready, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical supervision, interpersonal communication, fluency disorders, transgender communication (Director of Speech and Hearing Center).
Associate Professors
Virginia A. Hinton, PhD, CCC-SLP, Normal speech physiology, craniofacial anomalies, neuromotor control for speech production, voice disorders.
Kristine Lundgren, ScD, CCC-SLP, Adult neurogenic communication disorders.
Susan L. Phillips, PhD, CCC-A, Psychoacoustics, speech perception (Clinical Supervisor in Audiology).
Denise A. Tucker, PhD, CCC-A, Auditory electrophysiology, audiology, hearing aids, pediatric aural rehabilitation, cochlear implants, tinnitus (Director of Doctoral Study and Clinical Supervisor in Audiology).
Academic Professional Associate Professors
Michael Campbell, MS, MBA, CCC-SLP, Voice, adult neurogenic disorders, hospital administration.
Perry F. Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, Adolescent language and reading, public school service delivery.
Lyn B. Mankoff, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical supervision (Coordinator of Speech-Language Pathology Internships).
Louise F. Raleigh, MEd, CCC-SLP, Clinical supervision, early intervention, adolescent and adult language/literacy (Assistant Director of Speech and Hearing Center).
Assistant Professor
Elena Patten, PhD, CCC-SLP, Autism, childhood speech and language disorders.
Academic Professional Assistant Professors
Sena Crutchley, MA, CCC-SLP, School-aged speech and language, bilingual speech and language, telepractice.
Colette M. Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical supervision, preschool/school-aged language and literacy.
Lisa G. Fox-Thomas, PhD, CCC-A, Central auditory processing, tinnitus evaluation and treatment, hearing aids (Coordinator of Audiology Services and Clinical Supervisor in Audiology).
Lisa McDonald, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical supervision, school-age language and literacy, public school service delivery.
Terri Ramsey, MEd, CCC-SLP, Diagnostics, phonology.
Laura Tallant, AuD, Hearing aids, adult cochlear implants.
Visiting Assistant Professors
Sandra Barrie-Blackley, MA, CCC-SLP, Language and literacy.
Kelly D. Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, Dysphagia and adult neurogenic disorders (Director of Graduate Study).
MA - Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
The MA in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and provides academic and clinical instruction sufficient for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology awarded by ASHA and licensure in the state of North Carolina.
The program requires 62 semester hours (34 hours in academic course work and 28 hours in clinical course work, excluding clinical practicum hours earned) and provides a lifespan approach for advanced study of language, speech, swallowing, non-speech communication systems, and hearing in persons of all ages. The UNCG Speech and Hearing Center, the UNCG Speech and Hearing Program at Gateway University Research Park, hearing and speech laboratories, and a variety of human service agencies provide ample practica and research experiences.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a written personal statement, not to exceed two double-spaced typed pages, focusing on the applicant’s unique qualifications and interests in the field of speech-language pathology and the master’s program at UNCG. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is February 1.
Students are admitted for full-time study only. Permission for exceptions must be approved by faculty. Typically, students are enrolled full-time for two consecutive academic years including one summer session.
Students without an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders should expect to spend approximately one year taking pre-professional courses (see Undergraduate Bulletin, CSD major) required for graduate course work and should consult with advisors in this program for course selection that will meet degree, certification, and licensure requirements.
Upon admission, students will be assigned an academic advisor, who will provide information regarding academic and clinical aspects of the program.
Degree Requirements
Research Techniques (minimum of 6 hours)
CSD 632 Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)
Non-thesis students must also take the following:
CSD 633 Special Projects in Communication Sciences and
Disorders (3)
Thesis students must also enroll in CSD 699 Thesis for one or more semesters.
CSD 699 Thesis
Required Professional Area Courses (28 hours)
Students must complete the following courses:
CSD 600 Professional Issues and Ethics (3)
CSD 601 Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1)
CSD 604 Fluency Disorders (2)
CSD 606 Cognitive Linguistic Disorders in Adults (3)
CSD 614 Language Learning Disabilities (3)
CSD 616 Motor Speech Disorders (3)
CSD 627 Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1)
CSD 629 Dysphagia (3)
CSD 636 Prevention, Assessment and Intervention of
Communication Disorders: Birth-5 years (3)
CSD 637 Prevention, Assessment and Intervention of
Communication Disorders: School Age (3)
And select one of the following topical seminars:
CSD 602 Seminar in Speech Pathology: Organic Disorders (3)
CSD 603 Seminar in Voice Problems (3)
CSD 605 Seminar in Speech and Language Pathology (3)
CSD 608 Seminar in Cleft Palate (3)
CSD 650 Independent Study(3)
Electives in Speech-Language Pathology
Students may select, in consultation with an academic advisor in the discipline, courses in the elective professional areas:
CSD 612 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1)
CSD 619 The Supervisory Process in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1)
CSD 630 Fundamentals for Speech and Language Analysis (3)
CSD 631 Structured Language Intervention for Language-Literacy Impairments (3)
CSD 635 Advanced Phonetic Transcription (1)
CSD 650 Independent Study (1-3)
Clinical Practicum (26 hours minimum)
In order to meet requirements for clinical certification and state licensure, students must complete specific clinical practicum requirements. The courses for supervised clinical practicum include:
CSD 571 Beginning Clinical Practice in Speech-Language
Pathology (3)
CSD 638 Minor Area Clinical Practicum for Speech-Language Pathology Majors (1)
CSD 677 Internship in Communication Disorders (18)
CSD 678 Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language
Pathology (6)
Collateral Expertise
Additional courses may be selected to meet basic science requirements for certification or licensure from the following:
CSD 552 Communication and Aging (3)
CSD 554 Advanced Speech Science (3)
CSD 588 Neurology of Speech, Language and Hearing (3)
CSD 601 Special Topics in Child Speech and Language
Development (3)
Capstone Experience
Non-thesis degree candidates will complete the research courses CSD 632 and 633 as capstone experiences. Thesis students will complete CSD 632 and 699.
Residence Requirement
In most cases, students will enroll as full-time students in the fall semester and continue full-time enrollment for the subsequent four semesters.
Academic Ineligibility
Fully admitted students will become academically ineligible to continue in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders under any of the following circumstances:
1. Grades of U, F, or WF are received in any course;
2. Grades of C+ or C are received in more than 6 semester hours;
3. Grades of C+ or C are received in CSD 678; or
4. The required 3.0 for graduation is not achieved within the minimum number of semester hours required for the degree.
PHD - Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed for advanced study in communication sciences and disorders, intersecting disciplines, and development of research and teaching strategies. Students with backgrounds in speech language pathology, audiology, or other disciplines are encouraged to explore with the faculty the new frontiers in scientific discovery that link previous academic achievement and future study. Part- and full-time study is available.
The program requires a minimum of 66 semester hours. Students who enter with a master's degree are required to earn 54 hours of course credit and 12 hours minimum of dissertation.
Application and Admission
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae describing all educational and work experience and be interviewed by UNCG faculty (prospective mentors) in the student's area of special interest. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is February 1.
Degree Requirements
CSD Courses (18 hours)
Doctoral students will complete 18 hours of course work in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.
Intersecting Disciplines (12 hours)
With the approval of the Individual Program Planning Committee (IPPC), the student will select at least 12 hours of course work in a related discipline. Examples of related fields include linguistics, gerontology, genetics, neuroscience, psychology, public health, and sociology.
Professional Development (3 hours)
Doctoral students will complete three hours of professional seminar courses, wherein current topics related to the CSD profession are studied.
Tools (21 hours)
With the approval of the IPPC, the student is expected to complete a minimum of 21 hours in doctoral "tool" courses. This course work includes instruction in teaching practices, grant writing, statistics, clinical supervision, and practicum courses. The CSD department will offer hands-on practicum courses in the areas of teaching, grant writing, clinical supervision, and academic administration.
Dissertation (12 hours minimum)
CSD 799 Dissertation (12)
Formal Reviews and Examinations
The student must pass each of the reviews and examinations listed below.
- Approval of Plan of Study: Each doctoral student will have an Individual Program Planning Committee (IPPC) assigned by the Department Head. The IPPC helps evaluate the student's needs and assists in developing the plan of study.
- Qualifying exams. The IPPC will prescribe the areas and elements of the exams. The exams will take place after at least 3/4 of the course work in the Plan of Study is completed.
- Dissertation Proposal Approval
- Advancement to Candidacy: Following completion of course work, qualifying exams, and approval of dissertation proposal, the student may make application to The Graduate School for admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
- Final Oral Examination
CSD Communication Sciences and Disorders
550 Diagnostic Procedures: Inquiry, Observation and Measurement (3:2:3)
Pr. completion of all CSD 300-level courses required for the major or permission of instructor
Processes and techniques of data acquisition and analysis for the diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation of communication disorders.
551 Speech and Language Disorders: Diagnostic Procedures (3:2:2)
Pr. permission of instructor
Differential diagnosis of speech, language, voice, and rhythm problems.
552 Communication and Aging (3:3)
Pr. 308 or permission of instructor
Development of communication in old age; factors affecting development and competency; communication evidence and theories of aging; facilitation of life-long functional communication.
554 Advanced Speech Science (3:3)
Pr. 306, 307, 308, 309
Acoustic theory and methods of analysis; acoustic structure of speech and its physiological correlates; application of acoustic information to clinical management of disorders of communication.
556 Adult Aural Rehabilitation (3:3)
Pr. 334 or permission of instructor
Principles of aural rehabilitation with hearing impaired adults and their significant others.
557 Pediatric Aural Rehabilitation (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Study of new technologies available for children with hearing impairment and the impact of these technologies on therapy and teaching.
571 Beginning Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (3:2:4)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Beginning clinical practice in diagnosis of and therapy for communication disorders. (Graded on S-U basis)
575 Instrumentation for Communication Disorders (3:3)
Pr. 306, 307, 309, or permission of instructor
Instrumentation commonly used in communication disorders; operation and measurement techniques for clinical and research applications.
588 Neurology of Speech, Language and Hearing (3:3)
Pr. 309 or permission of instructor
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with a concentration on neurological mechanisms related to speech, language and hearing.
589 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
600 Professional Issues and Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Issues related to the profession, service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, funding issues, program administration and credentialing. Content is in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Scope of Practice.
601 Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1-3)
Pr. admission to MA in speech-language pathology or permission of instructor
Topics in communication sciences and disorders. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
602 Seminar in Speech Pathology: Organic Disorders (3:3)
Pr. 551 or equivalent and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor
Study of organic disorders of communication.
603 Seminar in Voice Problems (3:3)
Pr. 551 or equivalent and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Investigation of current literature and theories of vocal anomalies. Organic deviations.
604 Fluency Disorders (2:2)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of fluency disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
605 Seminar in Speech and Language Pathology (3:3)
Pr. graduate-level courses in appropriate content area and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor
Studies dealing with specialized areas of communication disorders. Topic to be announced each semester course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
606 Seminar in Speech and Language Pathology (3:3)
Pr. graduate-level courses in appropriate content area and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor
Studies dealing with specialized areas of communication disorders. Topic to be announced each semester course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
612 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communications and problem-solving in the design and application of appropriate AAC systems.
613 Communication Problems in Aging (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Nature, assessment, and management of communication disorders in the elderly.
614 Language Learning Disabilities (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Assessment and treatment of spoken and written language learning disabilities in school-age children and adolescents with special emphasis on the collaborative role of the speech-language pathologist in school-based settings.
615 Communication and Severe/Profound Disabilities (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Nature, assessment, and management of communication disorders in persons of all ages who have severe/profound disabilities.
616 Motor Speech Disorders (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Neurologic basis, assessment and treatment of dysarthria and apraxia.
617 Language Disorders and Neurological Theory (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Latest knowledge on the specialization of the two hemispheres and clinical syndromes/language disorders resulting from left and right hemisphere dysfunction.
618 Counseling and Interviewing Skills in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Instruction and practice in counseling and interviewing skills during the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
619 The Supervisory Process in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Study and practice of clinical supervision in speech-language pathology. Theoretical models of supervision, pertinent research, and clinical practice.
623 Seminar in Central Auditory Processing (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Anatomy and physiology of the central auditory nervous system, methods and techniques of measurement and interpretation for the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of individuals with central auditory processing disorders.
626 Professional Writing and Speaking in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Instruction and practice in writing professional reports, research papers, and in making oral presentations.
627 Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Identification and treatment of speech and language differences in diverse populations.
629 Dysphagia (3:2:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Anatomical bases of normal and disordered swallowing in children and adults; evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders.
630 Fundamentals for Speech and Language Analysis (3:3:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Basic linguistic structures that support oral and written English, including phonetics and phonology, morphology, orthography, semantics, and syntax.
631 Structured Language Intervention for Language-Literacy Impairments (3:3:1)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Certification course in the Language! TMCurriculum (Sopris West, Inc.), an intervention curriculum for individuals at risk for literacy problems.
632 Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Introduction to research procedures in the study of communication sciences and disorders.
633 Special Projects in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Individual scholarly project developed by the student with faculty guidance. (Graded on S/U basis)
634 Research Design in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2:2)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Development of research proposal, from generation of hypothesis through data analysis and interpretation.
635 Advanced Phonetic Transcription (1:1:2)
Pr. completion of an introductory phonetics course and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Detailed transcription of normal and disordered speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
636 Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention of Communication Disorders: Birth - 5 (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Communication development and disorders (speech, language, and hearing) in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
637 Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention of Communication Disorders: School Age (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Communication development and disorders in school age children and adolescents.
638 Minor Area Clinical Practicum for Speech-Language Pathology Majors (1)
Pr. 334, graduate standing, and completion of 25 observation hours
Instruction for speech-language pathology majors in performing hearing screenings. Helps obtain the 20 clock hours in the minor area required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (Graded on S-U basis)
639 Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention of Communication Disorders: Late Adolescence and Early Adulthood (3:3:2)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Communication development and disorders (speech, language, and hearing) in late adolescents and young adults.
640 Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention of Communication Disorders: Middle and Older Adults (5:5:2)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Communication development and disorders (speech, language, and hearing) in middle aged and older adults.
650 Independent Study (1-3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor and major advisor
Topic to be determined by faculty advisor and student.
670 Diagnostic Audiology I (3:2:2)
Pr. 334 or permission of instructor
Basic diagnostic procedures in audiology. Includes anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the hearing mechanism, basic evaluation and interpretation of auditory function.
673 Studies and Practice in Supervision of Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor
Supervision in speech-language pathology and audiology. Theoretical models of supervision, pertinent research, and clinical practice. Opportunities for observation.
674 Diagnostic Audiology II (3:2:2)
Pr. 570 or equivalent
Non-organic hearing loss; differential diagnosis; special problems in diagnosis.
677 Internship in Communication Disorders (3-9)
Pr. permission of instructor
Clinical experience under supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist in an off-campus facility.
678 Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (3:2:4)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor
Advanced clinical practice in diagnosis of and therapy for communication disorders. May be repeated for credit.
688 Research Design in Communication Disorders (3:3)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program and at least one semester of clinical practicum and two semesters of graduate courses
Development of research proposals, from generation of hypothesis through data analysis and interpretation. Includes pilot study project.
698 Experimental Design in Communication Disorders (3:3)
Pr. 688 and statistics and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor
Research of normal communication processes and speech, language, and hearing disorders. Preparation of research for presentation or publication.
699 Thesis (1-6)
Pr. admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor and major advisor
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
751 Professional Seminars in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1:1)
Weekly seminar on contemporary issues in communication sciences and disorders. May be repeated four times for credit. (Graded on S-U basis)
760 Advanced Seminar in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Critical analysis of special topics in communication sciences and disorders. Topics change each semester. May be repeated when topic varies for a maximum of 18 hours.
771 Best Practices in Teaching Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor for non-CSD majors
Introduction to best practices in teaching in communication sciences and disorders.
772 Doctoral Seminar in Grant Writing (3:3)
Pr. permission of instructor for non-CSD majors. Coreq. 790 with faculty advisor or course instructor for individualized mentoring of the grant writing project
The grant writing process, including the procedures and technical strategies for developing and submitting a grant proposal for funding (Graded on S-U basis) (Same as ESS 798)
773 Practicum in Teaching Communication Sciences and Disorders (3:3)
Pr. or coreq. 771. Pr. permission of instructor for non-CSD majors
Practicum in teaching in communication sciences and disorders. Course may be repeated once for credit. (Graded on S-U basis)
776 Higher Education Administration and Leadership in CSD (3:2:3)
Pr. students must have an administrative mentor who agrees to participate in the practicum section of this course
Administrative roles and responsibilities within academic administration and leadership, from CSD program director to roles beyond the departmental level. (Graded on S-U basis)
780 Independent Study (1-3)
Pr. permission of doctoral advisory committee and graduate faculty mentor
Guided readings, research, and individual project work. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit.
790 Directed Research (1-3)
Pr. permission of doctoral advisory committee and graduate faculty mentor
Individual work on directed research or topics of special interest: collection and analysis of data, critical review, integration, and interpretation of research literature on a topic pertinent to the student's research. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours credit.
799 Dissertation (1-12)
Pr. completion of doctoral examinations
801 Thesis Extension (1-3)
803 Research Extension (1-3)