• COMD 6360: LSL Preschool Curriculum: Language and Cognition

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This class focuses on theories, current research, and practical strategies for facilitating cognitive development in children with hearing loss. Students learn that cognition is the foundation for language acquisition and critical thinking skill development. Children need to explore and problem solve using everyday activities to learn to think and then apply that knowledge to language, literacy and academic development.
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• COMD 6370: Educational Audiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Management of deaf and hard of hearing children in the regular schools. Population and individual profiles, evaluation and staffing, models of delivery, integration considerations, remedial and facilitative programming.
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• COMD 6400: Medical Externship in Speech-Language Pathology

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course Description: This course is a supervised off-campus practicum in medical settings, generally for adults. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Repeatable for credit
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• COMD 6430: Speech Communication and Hearing Loss

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  History of listening and speech programs for the hearing impaired. Hearing aids and FM systems, as well as computer and electronic devices used in supporting the speech of this population. Discussion of cochlear implants, the palatometer, and TranSonic hearing aids.
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• COMD 6580: Family Centered Practices for Children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores issues, theories, models, research, and practices related to family and professional relationships in early intervention for children with hearing loss. It emphasizes early intervention needs of children with hearing loss who are acquiring spoken language. Dual-listed as: COMD 5580
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• COMD 6600: Practicum in Early Intervention, 0-3

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Supervised student practice in early intervention programs for children ages 0-3. Repeatable for credit.
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• COMD 6630: Teaching Speech to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Evaluative and instructional models, processes, and methodologies in the development of speech for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Cross-listed as: COMD 4630.
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• COMD 6640: Seminar: Issues in Deaf Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Culminating seminar allowing students to synthesize and apply previously learned material about teaching deaf children in the real classroom. Includes reading and discussion of issues and solutions which teachers might face with students, parents, and administrators. Discussion of identity development of teachers of the deaf sensitive to cultural diversity. Prerequisite/Restriction: COMD 4750 or COMD 6750 and COMD 4920 and COMD 5600 and COMD 5620
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• COMD 6650: Strategies for Teaching English Language to Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Practical methods for applying theories of teaching the English language in classrooms where deaf and hard of hearing children are educated. Prerequisite: COMD 4750/6750.
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• COMD 6660: Introduction to Deaf-blindness

  3.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Covers combined vision and hearing loss, as well as its impact on learning, communication, and overall development. Also explores neurological issues and other senses. Cross-listed as: COMD 4660.
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