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CIV 212 - Civically Engaged Travel
2 credit(s)
In this short-term travel immersion experience, students will explore a community through the lens of specific social and/or environmental issues it faces, and address those issues with individual and collective action. Through academic, experiential, and reflective components, students will critically examine existing responses to community problems and formulate their own responses. 40 hours of service and/or advocacy (over 1-3 weeks), preparatory sessions prior to departure, and wrap-up sessions upon return are required. Issues addressed vary and additional fees may be required; see current course list for details. Instructor’s consent required. May be repeated for credit with different trips.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 225 - Peer Health Education
4 credit(s)
Prepares students to facilitate workshops on healthy relationships and interpersonal violence prevention. Students explore the root causes of interpersonal violence using theorietical frameworks from public health, social work and feminist theory. As part of the course students facilitate the Safe Dates curriculum at alternative high schools. Also listed as GSS 225 . Previously Listed As: PH 225.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 227 - Action for Affordable Housing
2 credit(s)
This course will explore the ways in which each of us can work toward fair and affordable housing. Students will learn about social, cultural, political, and environmental issues that shape our housing system. Students will also take action to work toward affordable housing through field site experiences (such as helping to build homes, shelter those without housing, or housing advocacy). Time outside of scheduled course meetings is required for the civic engagement experiences in this course. Please see instructor for details about the nature and logistics of the civic engagement component.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 233 - Healthy Communities
2 credit(s)
In this course students will work with community groups to both learn about and provide outreach on health-related topics determined by the community. Students will research these health-related topics, bring their existing knowledge and resources to begin addressing these issues, and build skills in critically reading health information. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about health issues directly from community members. With this exchange of knowledge about health, students will be learning the process of community-based education and examining the roles of expert and layman in health education. In addition, students will conduct an assessment of their work.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 240 - Food for Thought & Action
2 credit(s)
Students in this class will explore various topics related to our food system (such as organic/industrial farming, laws governing ingredients/portions, labels, obesity, food insecurity, ethical eating, etc.), and the relationship between these issues, civic engagement, and personal food choices. Students will learn about ways to take action in the food system and the work that individuals, non-profit organizations, governments, and businesses are already doing to shape change. The class will involve field trips to food-related organizations and the Pacific University B Street farm. Physical outdoor work and additional civic engagement time outside of class are required.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Civic Engagement and Sustainability.
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CIV 295 - Independent Study
1 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CIV 305 - Advanced Civic Engagement
2 credit(s)
Students will build on previous civic engagement experiences to work on a significant need or issue
in the community. Students will apply their knowledge and skills directly to a civic engagement site placement or project in order to make meaningful contributions to a cause and augment their understanding of the issue. Students will also critically examine how their personal action fits into an array of approaches to address social and environmental problems through civic engagement. May be repeated once for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): Take one Civic Engagement designated course.
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CIV 315 - Civic Engagement Mentoring
2 credit(s)
This course will provide the skills and knowledge for students who are already experienced in civic engagement to take the next step to mentor students who are entering this process. Students in PSJ 315 will meet with the instructor to learn how to assist other students with identifying areas of interest in civic engagement, framing their intended work within the Civic Engagement guidelines, identifying potential sites, mentoring and problem-solving techniques, reflection activities, and assisting mentees with the final product of their civic engagement experience. Students may also assist faculty in Civic Engagement courses or take leadership in Civic Engagement programs. May be repeated once for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): one Civic Engagement designated course and attendance at a pre-semester workshop.
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CIV 317 - Grant Writing & Non-Profit Fundraising
2 credit(s)
Social activists, non-profit leaders, educators and many other professionals need effective grant writing skills in order to secure competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations. Writing a successful grant proposal requires writing proficiency, strong research skills, creativity, and organizational ability. This course provides students with the background necessary to develop a strong case statement, an essential component of a competitive funding proposal. Working with community partners, students in this project-based course will create a submissable case statement that can be utilized in multiple grant proposals. Topics covered include: researching grant opportunities, writing the proposal, budget development, and professional ethics.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 180 , ENGW 181 , ENGW 182 , or ENGW 183 with a minimum grade of C-.
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CIV 320 - Leadership in Community Engagement
2 credit(s)
Prepares students who are already experienced in civic engagement (CE) to take the next step, deepen their civic knowledge, and practice leadership skills. Students will strengthen CE at Pacific with attention to civic learning, collaboration, and aligning student, faculty, and community interests with meaningful CE throughout the disciplines. Specific activities will vary, but could include: orienting students to CE, facilitating class discussions, conducting assessments, coordinating community conversations, collecting and analyzing data, and advanced civic participation. Instructor’s Consent required. May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
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CIV 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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Computer Science |
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CS 122 - Introduction to Digital Media
2 credit(s)
An introduction to producing, editing and publishing computer-based media including computer graphics, Web sites, and streaming media. Includes a survey of modern communications formats such as blogs, podcasts, and social networks. Also listed as MEDA 122 .
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CS 130 - Introduction to Software Tools
2 credit(s)
Many disciplines are finding the need to gather, manipulate, analyze, and graph data. This course will introduce students to software tools that aid in this process. Software that is widely used at Pacific includes: a Statistics Software Package, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Class includes lab projects.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 125 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 150 - Introduction to Computer Science I
4 credit(s)
A first course in computer programming fundamentals: no previous programming experience is required. This course will be taught in C++ and include programming projects in a variety of areas. Course content includes data types, selection structures, repetition structures, functions, arrays, structures and I/O. In addition to three lectures per week, the class meets weekly for a laboratory session.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Corequisite(s): MATH 125 .
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CS 160 - Introduction to Python and Git
2 credit(s)
Introduces students to programming in Python. Python is a popular language used across many scientificdisciplinesto manipulate data, run simulations, and perform high performance computing. The course content will include Python data structures such as lists and dictionaries as well as using Python to interact with other software such as R. The course will be structured around a series of practical exercises to allow students to gain experience quickly. Further, students will gain experience with revision control through Git. A portion of the programming projects will be group projects to allow studentsto take advantage of Git in a collaborative environment. Also listed as DSCI 160
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning
Prerequisite(s): CS 150 or CS 130 with a minimum grade of C or previous programming experience with instructor approval
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CS 205 - Intro to Programming for Multimedia
4 credit(s)
This course introduces students with little or no programming experience to the design and development of software applications using a high-level, object-oriented programming language such as JavaScript
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CS 122 or MEDA 122 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 232 - Mobile Data Collection & Analysis
2 credit(s)
This course will show students how to use modern mobile data collection systems in laboratory and field applications. Experiments will be designed and carried out using mobile devices for data collection and software tools for data analysis and reporting. Sample experiments might revolve around topics such as blood pressure, EKG, flow rate, GPS with Google Maps, pH, light, pressure, and temperature.
Prerequisite(s): CS 130 and MATH 125 , both with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 250 - Introduction to Computer Science II
4 credit(s)
A second course in programming that is a continuation of CS 150 . The focus of this course is object-oriented programming in C++. Concepts taught include pointers, classes, operator overloading, inheritance, and polymorphism. These concepts will be reinforced with advanced programming projects including introductory game programming.
Prerequisite(s): CS 150 and MATH 125 each with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 260 - Intro to Java & Android Programming
2 credit(s)
The focus of this course is programming using Java and Android Devices including Smartphones. Students will design, develop, and test Java programs. Topics will include the Java API, Smartphone hardware features, and Event Driven Programming.
Prerequisite(s): CS 250 with a minimum grade of C and declared Computer Science major.
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CS 275 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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CS 295 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CS 300 - Data Structures
4 credit(s)
Data structures are fundamental to advanced, efficient programming. Topics including asymptotic analysis, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, and hash tables will be covered in discussions centering around more sophisticated programming concepts, problem solving techniques, and software reusability.
Prerequisite(s): CS 250 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 310 - Theoretical Computer Science
4 credit(s)
This course introduces the foundations of formal language theory, computability, and complexity, shows the relationship between automata and various classes of languages, addresses the issue of which problems can be solved by computational means and studies the complexity of their solutions. It also studies Turing machines and equivalent models of computation, the Chomsky hierarchy, context free grammars, push-down automata, and computability.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CS 250 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 315 - Intro to Human Computer Interaction
4 credit(s)
Humans interact with computers through user interfaces; designing useful and effective interfaces involves many challenges for both designers and programmers. This course will cover the basics of the field of human computer interaction including the human factors of interactive software, methods to develop and assess interfaces, interaction styles and design considerations. The class will include research and design projects as well as a programming project.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CS 250 or MEDA 265 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 360 - Special Topics
4 credit(s)
The topic of this course changes from year to year depending on the latest developments in Computer Science and the research interests of the faculty. Recent topics include Client/Server Programming Using Java, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Windows Programming, and Computer Networking. Programming projects will build on existing APIs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): CS 250 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 380 - Algorithm Design and Analysis
4 credit(s)
An introduction to the formal techniques that support the design and analysis of algorithms, focusing on both the underlying mathematical theory and the practical considerations of efficiency. Topics include asymptotic complexity bounds, techniques of analysis, algorithmic strategies, advanced data structures, graph theory and other selected topics. Coursework includes object-oriented programming in C++ and covers templates, STL, and exception handling.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CS 300 and MATH 240 each with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CS 435 - Computer Security
4 credit(s)
Introduces the fundamental issues and principles of computer and information security. The course will cover security policies, models and mechanisms related to confidentiality, integrity, authentication, identification, and availability issues related to information and information systems. Other topics include common attacking techniques such as virus, trojan, worms and memory exploits; the formalisms of information security such as the access control and information flow theory; the basic cryptography, RSA, cryptographic hash function, and password system; and legal and ethical issues in computer security. Students will learn how to design secure systems and write secure code.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 240 and CS 300 , each with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 445 - Introduction to Database Systems
4 credit(s)
An introduction to both the theory and application of Database Management Systems using a modern DBMS and web application front-end. Topics covered will include database design including normalization and optimization, the relational model, relational algebra, security, transaction management, and the query language SQL. Distributed and web architectures will be discussed. All topics in the course will be implemented concretely using a modern DBMS.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CS 300 or DSCI 340 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 460 - Operating Systems
4 credit(s)
This course provides a hands-on introduction to operating systems including the development of a command line shell and kernel modules. Topics covered include processes and threads, CPU scheduling, memory management, I/O systems, distributed file systems, operating system history and design, and synchronization.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Quantitative Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): CS 300 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 475 - Internship
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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CS 485 - Advanced Object Oriented Design
4 credit(s)
Extends the object oriented design knowledge gained in CS 250 . This course will cover the decomposition of a software system into objects emphasizing: building an object hierarchy, information hiding, abstraction of behavior, and reusability of objects. Object Oriented Design Patterns will be introduced. Students will apply various Design Patterns to classroom assignments as well as refactor an existing software project to use the proper Design Patterns. Students will be required to work in teams to produce a large software system as a final project.
Offered: Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CS 300 with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 493W - Software Engineering I
2 credit(s)
This course will cover the theory behind software development. Topics covered include software architecture, requirements analysis, prototyping, and project management tools. These topics are critical to the success of the student senior capstone projects.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (90 or more completed credits), declared CS major, and one 400 level CS course with a minimum grade of C taken at Pacific.
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CS 494 - Software Engineering II
2 credit(s)
During this course, students will study the implementation and maintenance of a large software project. This includes the study of software development techniques, managing requirement and design changes during implementation, verification and validation, and defect management. In addition, students will participate in code reviews, study professionalism and job interview techniques, and meet with industry professionals and local technology companies.
Prerequisite(s): CS 493W with a minimum grade of C.
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CS 495 - Independent Research
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CS 498 - Senior Capstone
2 credit(s)
Students will have the opportunity to use their Computer Science skills and knowledge to implement an original project of their choice under the supervision of faculty in Computer Science. The project will result in a software application and final presentation.
Prerequisite(s): CS 493W with a minimum grade of C.
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CSD 200 - Intro Communication Sciences & Disorders
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the development, etiology, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing processes and disorders. Not for post-baccalaureate students.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
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CSD 204 - Anat/Phys of Speech & Swallowing
4 credit(s)
Introduction to the structures and functions of systems important for speech production and swallowing across the lifespan, including the respiratory, phonatory, articulation, resonance, and swallowing systems. Also includes basic introduction to the nervous system and motor units for sensory and motor signals.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
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CSD 209 - Clinical Phonetics
4 credit(s)
Introduction to the science of human speech sound production and speech sound systems. A major emphasis will be on the application into clinical settings of how American English speech sounds are produced including the process and practice of clinical transcription. Discussion will include common errors and error patterns as well as accounting for common dialect variations.
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CSD 301 - Prof Orientation to Comm Sci & Disorders
2 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide professional program candidates with a focused overview of the development, etiology, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing processes and disorders. For post-baccalaureate students only. Instructor’s consent required.
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CSD 303 - Speech Science
4 credit(s)
Introduces learners to the science of speech, including the three areas of acoustics, production, and perception. Emphasis within each area will include fundamental concepts and basic physiological and physical mechanisms, common analysis and examination procedures, and practical applications, primarily to the field of speech-language pathology.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Scientific Perspectives of the Natural World.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 209 .
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CSD 306 - Clinical Observation
1 credit(s)
This course provides the opportunity for guided observation of assessment and intervention of individuals who have communication disorders. In this course, students will increase their understanding of what may be observed in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology with individuals across the lifespan. This course also provides the opportunity for observation hours as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 307 - Intro to Speech & Language Development
4 credit(s)
This course describes the acquisition of speech and language skills in typically developing children and adolescents.
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CSD 310 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
4 credit(s)
Introduces learners to the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, with an emphasis on development and typical functioning of structures and systems that support communication, behavior, and swallowing. Special emphasis on exploring clinical implications of structural or functional impairments to the nervous system in the language, cognitive, motor, sensory, swallowing, visual, vestibular, and auditory pathways.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 204 .
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CSD 311 - Introduction to Audiology
4 credit(s)
Introduces students to acoustics, anatomy & physiology of auditory and vestibular systems, disorders of these systems, principles of hearing and balance evaluations, and a basic introduction to intervention approaches.
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CSD 312 - Aural Rehabilitation
2 credit(s)
Introduces students to core principles of aural rehabilitation and intervention for individuals with hearing impairments ranging from mild to profound. Behavioral strategies for individuals with hearing loss and their communication partners across listening environments and lifespan will be discussed together with rehabilitative technologies including hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 311
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CSD 500 - Language Disorders in Children
3 credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the language skills of children with primary or secondary language disorders. It will primarily focus on children aged birth to five and older individuals whose language development is at that level. Course content includes information pertaining to language assessment, intervention, and theoretical views of language acquisition and their relation to clinical practice.
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CSD 501 - Autism & Social Communication
2 credit(s)
Characteristics, etiologies, and theories of Autism, communication and behavior, and interprofessional teams will be covered. Assessment and intervention approaches for clients with social communication differences across the lifespan will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 500 .
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CSD 503 - Speech-Sound Disorders
3 credit(s)
This course provides basic theoretical and practical information regarding the development, assessment and treatment of speech-sound disorders.
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CSD 504 - School-Age Lang & Lit Disorders
3 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide graduate students a foundation regarding language and learning disorders experienced by school-age children. We will review how these disorders impact language and literacy skill acquisition. Additionally, assessment and intervention strategies pertaining to school-age students with primary and secondary language disorders will be reviewed.
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CSD 505 - Seminar on Diversity for SLPs
1 credit(s)
This seminar provides learners with an opportunity to explore issues related to social identity markers such as race, ability, gender, socioeconomic class, special education status, sexual orientation, language, and immigration; the goal is to help develop awareness of how their own backgrounds and positionalities influence who they are as professionals in the field of speech-language pathology.
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CSD 506 - Fluency Disorders
3 credit(s)
Advanced study of fluency disorders, with an emphasis on stuttering, across the lifespan. Offers in-depth study of the nature of stuttering and other fluency disorders and theories of stuttering. Provides special emphasis on assessment methodology and principles of treatment, including management of behavioral aspects and communicative implications of the disorder.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s consent required.
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CSD 507 - Voice Disorders
3 credit(s)
Advanced study of functional, organic, and neurological disorders of voice production across the lifespan. Includes in-depth study of laryngeal anatomy and physiology, differential diagnosis of various voice disorders including perceptual, acoustic, and physiological characteristics, and principles of assessment and treatment. Provides special emphasis on developing specific functional evaluation and treatment plans based on impairment, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, using the WHO-ICF framework as a model.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Speech Language Pathology program.
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CSD 510 - Acquired Brain Injury
3 credit(s)
Advanced study of acquired brain injury across the lifespan, focused on non-progressive cognitive-communication disorders. Includes knowledge of the neurological bases and principles and skills for assessment and management across levels of impairments, activity/participation, and personal or environmental factors.
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CSD 511 - Communication and Aging
2 credit(s)
This course includes information on the normal biological, psychological and sociological changes associated with aging as well as cultural and healthcare issues related to aging.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Speech Language Pathology program.
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CSD 512 - Dysphagia
3 credit(s)
Advanced study of feeding and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Includes knowledge of the anatomical, physiological, neurological, and developmental bases, and principles and skills for assessment and management across levels of impairments, activity/participation, and personal or environmental factors.
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CSD 513 - Motor Speech Disorders
2 credit(s)
Covers assessment and management of neurological motor speech disorders across the lifespan. Emphasizes differential diagnoses of the motor speech disorders, and approaches to assessment and treatment using the ICF model as a framework. Will be offered in a blended learning format, including online modules, in-class instruction, and face-to-face hands-on labs.
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CSD 514 - Res Meth & Evidence Based Practice
3 credit(s)
This course introduces students to the research process including group and single subject design, writing research objectives, the critical analysis of research articles, and the translation of research findings to practice.
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CSD 515 - Aphasia
3 credit(s)
Advanced study of aphasia and acquired apraxia of speech in adults. Includes knowledge of the neurological bases and principles and skills for assessment and management across levels of impairments, activity/participation, and personal or environmental factors.
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CSD 516 - Progressive Neurological
3 credit(s)
Comm Disorders Advanced study of progressive neurological cognitive-communication disorders, including the dementias and the dysarthrias. Includes knowledge of the neurological bases and principles and skills for assessment and management across levels of impairments, activity/participation, and personal or environmental factors.
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CSD 517 - Adv Issues in Speech Sound Disorders
2 credit(s)
This required graduate course provides learners with advanced study of assessment and treatment issues for speech sound disorders in children.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 503 .
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CSD 518 - AAC and Severe Disabilities
3 credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The course will illustrate the role that AAC systems have to play in overcoming barriers to successful communication, education, and participation across the lifespan. Key components of the course will include instruction in selecting, representing, and organizing vocabulary and strategies to encourage the development of communicative competence in individuals who use AAC. Additionally, several significant acquired and developmental disabilities often resulting in severe complex communication needs will be reviewed.
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CSD 519 - Counseling Across the Lifespan
1 credit(s)
This course covers counseling issues across the lifespan. This class will help the student understand the SLPs role in counseling; Understand the process of coping with both family and patients experience as they learn to live with communication impairments; Use counseling models to help clients and families achieve therapeutic goals. Reflect on personal characteristics that may effect their counseling skills.
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CSD 520 - Topics in CSD
1-3 credit(s)
This course will include various topics in communication sciences and disorders. May be repeated for up to 9 credits.
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CSD 521 - Clinical Methods & Observation
4 credit(s)
Orients students to clinical practicum, including the scope of assessment and intervention across the life span. It will include an overview of goal writing, lesson planning, writing SOAP notes, report writing, progress monitoring, and ethical conduct. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 526 - Practicum Seminar I
2 credit(s)
Covers clinical topics in educational settings and provide students the opportunity to discuss clinical cases and apply coursework to clinical practice. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 527 - Practicum Seminar II
1 credit(s)
Covers clinical topics across settings and provide students the opportunity to discuss clinical cases and apply coursework to clinical practice. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 526 .
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CSD 528 - Practicum Seminar III
2 credit(s)
Covers clinical topics in medical settings and provide students the opportunity to discuss clinical cases and apply coursework to clinical practice. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite(s): CSD 527 .
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CSD 530 - Clinical Practicum
2-4 credit(s)
Part-time supervised clinical experience in educational, medical, and/or other clinical setting(s). May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Pass/No Pass. 2-4 variable credits. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 534 - Clinical Externship
8 credit(s)
Full-time supervised clinical experience in educational, medical, and/or other clinical setting(s).ings. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 535 - Comprehensive Exam
0 credit(s)
The comprehensive exam is a summative assessment designed to ensure that each graduate of the MS SLP program can apply evidence-based practice approaches to clinical care. The comprehensive exam will be conducted as described in the program handbook. A pass requires successful completion of both oral and written components of the exam. Prerequisite: 9 credits of CSD 530. Corequisite: CSD 534. 0 credits. Pass/No Pass.
Corequisite(s): CSD 534
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CSD 595 - Independent Study in CSD
Course topics vary as approved by the School of CSD. Pass/No Pass.
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CSD 599 - Thesis
3 credit(s)
An independent research project under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Instructor’s consent required.
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REL 155 - New Topics
1 - 4 credit(s)
Click here for the topic description or see the Advising Center.
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REL 200 - Religious Conflict Israel / Palestine
4 credit(s)
Introduction to how religion plays a critical role in both the conflict and search for peace in modern Israel / Palestine. Students will explore the historical and political roots of conflict in the region, and be introduced to competing narratives found in Israel / Palestine. As the area plays a central role in the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Chrisitanity, and Islam), course participants will explore how religion defines much of what shapes the debate over the stalled peace process.
Offered: Alternate years.
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REL 240 - Comparative Religions
4 credit(s)
Comparative study of major world and selected regional religions with an emphasis on the analysis of beliefs, rituals, symbolism and social organization. Also listed as ANTH 240 . May be repeated for credit.
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: International & Diverse Perspectives, Historical Context, and Social Sciences (2010-17 catalogs).
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REL 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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REL 317 - The Bible in Historical Context
4 credit(s)
How did what we now know as “The Bible” come to be? Some traditions argue that the Bible is the literal word of God, but over the past two centuries a growing consensus has emerged among biblical historians that the scriptures evolved from oral traditions to the written word and were rewritten and reshaped as time went on. This course will expose students to a variety of historical, critical methods for understanding the Bible and for how the debates over its origins impact the social fabric of America today.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 140 or REL 140 .
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REL 341 - Music in World Religions
4 credit(s)
This course will explore the use of music as an important expression of spiritual engagement. Students will engage in an examination of the various liturgical and musical practices found in five primary world religions including: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The course will examine how music is used to enhance liturgy, “engage the mind and move the heart” of participants in worship. ENGW 201 and a basic ability to follow musical notation recommended. Also listed as MUS 341 .
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: International Perspectives.
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REL 350 - Religion & Social Health Policy
2 credit(s)
Introduces students to the ways in which religious traditions impact public health policies, mostly within the context of the United States. Students will become more familiar with public health as a concept and will review theological and policy statements on public health issues, mostly within the Abrahamic faith traditions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam), which display a remarkable diversity of thought. Also listed as PH 350 .
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 .
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REL 395 - Independent Study
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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REL 495 - Independent Study
1 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CJLS 101 - Introduction to Law & Society
4 credit(s)
Did you know that the law influences almost every aspect of our daily lives? In this course, students will examine the importance, influence and impact of law in society. We will look at how society creates the law and how the law, in turn, shapes society. Law, legal structures, law enforcement and the interpretation of law will be considered in their social context. This course focuses on systems of government and law within the United States.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Diverse Perspectives, Social Sciences.
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CJLS 275 - Internship
1-4 credit(s)
See department for details. Internship contract required.
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CJLS 295 - Independent Study
1-6 credit(s)
See department for details. Independent study contract required.
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CJLS 300 - Criminal Justice
4 credit(s)
Introduces students to the institutions and judicial system, corrections and the juvenile justice system.Students will study specific criminal cases as a means of understanding the workings of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Core Requirement(s): Meets core requirement: Social Sciences.
Prerequisite(s): CJLS 101 .
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CJLS 310 - Green Criminology
4 credit(s)
It is becoming increasingly imperative to study environmental harm from a criminological perspective. This course introduces students to green criminology through mainstream, critical, and radical theories. Green criminology’s boundaries are wide-ranging and topics discussed may include climate change, corruption in the oil and gas trades, carceral toxicity, endocrine disruptors, environmental law and environmental injustice, toxic towns, (un)natural disasters, radioactive waste, superfund sites, wildlife crime, food justice and food crimes, animal rights and species justice, illegal logging and dumping, pollution, and environmental justice and animal liberation movements.
Offered: Alternate Years
Core Requirement(s): Counts as Core requirement: Sustainability
Prerequisite(s): CJLS 101 .
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CJLS 324 - The Politics of Policing
4 credit(s)
Students will examine the history of policing in the United States, from slave patrols to modern-day special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams. Careful attention will be given to the politics of police surveillance, the increasing militarization of domestic police forces, and the policing of political activism. Students will also engage with numerous contemporary debates around policing, from the use of body and dashboard cameras to efforts to defund police and channel that funding to social services such as homelessness and mental-health support. Also listed as POLS 324
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits)
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CJLS 325 - Constitutionalism I
4 credit(s)
This course is about the structural protections of liberty in the U.S. Constitution: popular sovereignty, the rule of law, limited government, federalism, and separation of powers. We will focus on the evolution of these principles by key political and legal actors: presidents, members of Congress, as well as the decisions of the Supreme Court. There will be a special focus on the latter. The course will show how the development of our constitution is not only legal-but thoroughly political. There are no official prerequisites for the course, but students should have a basic understanding of how the three branches of the US government operate. Also listed as POLS 325 .
Offered: Offered biennially
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing & Interpreting Texts
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CJLS 326 - Constitutionalism II
4 credit(s)
This course is about the formal protections of liberty and equality in the U.S. Constitution through the Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments. It will focus on freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, criminal rights, the right to privacy, and equal citizenship for all, irrespective of racial, gender, and sexually-based forms of difference. Like POLS 325, this course will examine the writings and speeches of different government actors, but it will include the contributions of important citizens and organizations to America’s quest for liberty and equality. There are no official prerequisites for the course, but students should have a basic understanding of how the three branches of the US government operate. Also listed as POLS 326 .
Offered: Offered biennially
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Analyzing & Interpreting Texts
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