UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Degree Requirements

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor

Three different emphases 22 Total Credits
Required Courses: 4 cr. hrs.

CSD 160 Introduction to Communicative Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 275 Practicum: Observation/Discussing 1 cr.
1. Early Childhood Emphasis: 9 cr. hrs.
CSD Electives-Choose 3 courses from:

CSD Electives-Choose 3 courses from:
CSD 261 Language Development 4 cr.
CSD 262 Speech Systems 4 cr.
CSD 263 Phonetics 3 cr.
CSD 350 Articulatory and Phonological Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 360 Introduction to Audiology 3 cr.
CSD 362 Language Appraisal and Intervention 3 cr.
CSD 466 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr.
Early Childhood Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
Choose 3 courses from:

CSTA 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
ENGL 250 Literature for Children 3 cr.
ENGL 322 Acquisition of Language 3 cr.
PSYC 201 Behavioral Statistics 3 cr.
PSYC 236 Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 3 cr.
PSYC 260 Behavior Modification 3 cr.
PSYC 305 Learning and Motivation 3 cr.
PSYC 310 Memory and Thinking 3 cr.
PSYC 315 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation 3 cr.
TED 225 Developmental Learning Experiences of Young Children 3 cr.
TED 255 Reading Guidance for Children 3 cr.
TED 330 Infant and Toddler Programs 3 cr.

2. School Age Emphasis 9 cr. hrs.
CSD Electives-Choose 3 courses from:

CSD 261 Language Development 4 cr.
CSD 262 Speech Systems 4 cr.
CSD 263 Phonetics 3 cr.
CSD 350 Articulatory and Phonological Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 360 Introduction to Audiology 3 cr.
CSD 362 Language Appraisal and Intervention 3 cr.
CSD 460 Voice Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 463 Behavior Modification/Stuttering 3 cr.
CSD 466 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr.
School Age Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
Choose 3 courses from:

COUN 410 Introduction to Counseling 3 cr.
CSTA 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
CSTA 222 Voice and Articulation 3 cr.
ENGL 250 Literature for Children 3 cr.
ENGL 322 Acquisition of Language 3 cr.
ENGL 373 Techniques in Tutoring: TESOL Practicum 3 cr.
PSYC 201 Behavioral Statistics 3 cr.
PSYC 236 Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 3 cr.
PSYC 260 Behavior Modification 3 cr.
PSYC 305 Learning and Motivation 3 cr.
TED 255 Reading Guidance for Children 3 cr.
Directed electives that are applicable for Learning Disability certification are COMD 261

3. Adult Emphasis 9 cr. hrs.
CSD Electives-Choose 3 courses from:

CSD 262 Speech Systems 4 cr.
CSD 263 Phonetics 3 cr.
CSD 350 Articulatory and Phonological Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 360 Introduction to Audiology 3 cr.
CSD 460 Voice Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 463 Behavior Modification/Stuttering 3 cr.
Adult Directed Electives: 9 credits
Choose 3 courses from:

COUN 410 Introduction to Counseling 3 cr.
CSTA 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
CSTA 222 Voice and Articulation 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
ENGL 373 Techniques in Tutoring: TESOL Practicum 3 cr.
PSYC 201 Behavioral Statistics 3 cr.
PSYC 260 Behavior Modification 3 cr.
PSYC 305 Learning and Motivation 3 cr.
PSYC 310 Memory and Thinking 3 cr.
PSYC 315 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation 3 cr.
PSYC 336 Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging 3 cr.
SOCI 315 Sociology of Later Life 3 cr.
SOCI 300 Research Methods (writing intensive) 3 cr.
or SOWK 300 Research Methods