Lauren E. Renkert, Interim Chair

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is devoted to the study of human communication and associated disorders. All students pursuing programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders must meet all requirements for admission into the Beaver College of Health Sciences.

For information on the Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology, please consult the current Graduate Bulletin or contact the department chair.

Communication Disorders Clinic

www.cdclinic.appstate.edu

Gary McCullough, Interim Director

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is home to the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Communication Disorders Clinic which serves as a community-based training facility for graduate students pursuing their master’s degree in speech-language pathology. The Clinic, a non-profit organization, is located in University Hall at Appalachian State University. Established in September of 1968, the primary mission of the Clinic is to provide clinical learning experiences for students majoring in speech-language pathology. The Clinic is recognized for the outstanding clinical services provided to individuals of all ages from the Boone and Western North Carolina regions. There is currently no charge to Appalachian students for services; otherwise the Clinic operates on a fee-for-service basis. For more information, please call (828) 262-2185.

Programs

• Communication Sciences and Disorders, BS

• Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

Courses

• CSD 2259 - Communication Disorders (3)
• CSD 2260 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3)
• CSD 2361 - Phonetics (3)
• CSD 2464 - Basic Speech and Hearing Science (3)
• CSD 2465 - Basic Speech and Hearing Science Laboratory (1)
• CSD 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
• CSD 3201 - Language Disorders Across the Lifespan (3)
• CSD 3202 - Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan (3)
• CSD 3320 - Cultural Diversity and Communication Disorders (3)
• CSD 3340 - Syndromes and Conditions with Associated Communication Disorders (3)
• CSD 3350 - Evaluating Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)
• CSD 3366 - Communication Development (3)
• CSD 3368 - American Sign Language I (3)
• CSD 3370 - American Sign Language II (3)
• CSD 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
• CSD 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
• CSD 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
• CSD 3660 - Audiology Seminar and Practicum (1)
• CSD 4100 - Introduction to Clinical Processes and Procedures (3)
• CSD 4162 - Structural Analysis of Language (3)
• CSD 4364 - Audiology (3)
• CSD 4662 - Management of Hearing Disorders (3)
• CSD 4766 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology (3)
• CSD 4850 - Adult Language Disorders (3)