• COMD 4700: Basic Audiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students study the evaluation of hearing for adults and children, including pure tone audiometry, clinical masking, speech audiometry, clinical immittance measures, and screening procedures. Disorders of the outer, middle, and inner ear that affect hearing and balance are addressed. Prerequisites/Restrictions: COMD 3400 or COMD 3800 with a grade of C or better Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major
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• COMD 4750: Language & Literacy Devel & Assess of Individuals who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children: Preschool

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Evaluation and development of language and literacy (ASL/English) skills in individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Discussion of current research regarding the development and assessment of emergent literacy skills (ASL/English) and how to foster a literacy-rich environment in preschool settings. Graduate-level course syllabus will be differentiated. Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 3910 Cross-listed as: COMD 6750
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• COMD 4760: Early Intervention for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Family-centered early intervention for infants and young children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Identification, testing, hearing aids, communication, auditory, language, and emerging literacy programming, parent and family programs, mentoring. Cross-listed as: COMD 6760.
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• COMD 4780: Deaf Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course leads students to understand how society, political institutions, and education have impacted the Deaf culture. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): COMD 3010 with a grade of B- or better Cross/Dual listed as: COMD 6780
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• COMD 4800: Methods of teaching American Sign Language

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Designed for students who are preparing to teach American Sign Language in secondary schools. Emphasis on lesson planning, strategies and methods of teaching ASL and classroom management. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Education STEP program, COMD 3010, COMD 3910, COMD 4910 and COMD 4920 Corequisite: COMD 4300 Corequisite:    COMD 4300
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• COMD 4810: Curriculum and Instructional Methodologies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course familiarizes students with the concepts that curricula utilize to organize depth and breadth of information. Current best practices are weighed and analyzed for efficacy among specific populations and students will reflect on design and implementation. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• COMD 4820: Law, Policy, and The Civil Context of Deaf Education

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores the laws, policies, and statutes that govern special education and Deaf education. Students practice ethical decision-making and communication of complex issues that surround law, policy, and services for students with disabilities. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• COMD 4830: Educational Technology, Film, and Creative Visual Learning for Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students document the purpose, advantages, and methods for using and creating digital media and durable language products across the curriculum. Students also work collaboratively to create meaningful, language-rich visual learning activities for children Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Pre-K-12 educational settings. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• COMD 4850: ASL/English Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students experience opportunities to apply research and learning of various methodologies, assessments, curricula, and classroom management techniques under supervision of a mentor teacher. Classwork focuses on the practical application and synthesis of ideas and best practices in the elementary grades. Registration Restriction(s): Admission to the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education major Repeatable for credit: Yes Grade Mode: Standard
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• COMD 4880: The Socio-Cultural Context of Deaf Community and Education

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores actions to promote equity and inclusion to ameliorate issues of diversity, poverty, oppression, and deprivation, while promoting social justice, dignity, and ability. Students use scenarios to develop a critical analysis and plan of action. Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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