Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSCD)

Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in June 2026 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.

CSCD 5411. Psycholinguistics. 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores theories and models of language processing and use across linguistic domains including speech perception, lexical retrieval, syntactic parsing, and language production.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5511. Bilingualism: A Lifespan Perspective. 1 Credit Hour.

In the field of speech and language pathology, culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) children have a higher rate of misdiagnosis than monolingual Mainstream American English (MAE) speaking children of the same age, due to biased standardized assessments and the need for more culturally-competent clinicians to evaluate and treat these populations. This course is designed to provide students with a survey of the typical bilingual experience across the lifespan. Students will learn how bilingualism is understood across contexts, including different language parameters (i.e., semantics, phonology, syntax), as well as acquisition, disorder and typical aging. Content will be presented from clinical, developmental, neurolinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5521. Foundations in Child Language Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

Language disorders are one of the most common developmental disorders of early childhood. In this course we review theories of language development and disorders, characteristics of language disorders associated with diagnostic categories including developmental language disorders, autism, and hearing loss. Differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatments are reviewed and evaluated.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5522. Foundations and Management of Speech Sound Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

Speech sound disorders are the most common communication disorder of childhood. This course reviews the development of phonological and articulation skills, and approaches to the analysis and remediation of phonological disorders, articulation disorders, and motor speech disorders in children. Prominent theories of phonology and their application to clinical issues will be discussed. Physiological and social factors of typical normal development of articulation and phonological abilities will be identified. Case studies illustrate approaches to the diagnosis and remediation of speech sound disorders.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5524. Foundations and Management of Motor Speech Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

This course covers assessment, diagnosis, and management of motor speech disorders such as dysarthria and apraxia of speech in children and adults.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 5522.

CSCD 5525. Foundations and Management in Fluency. 3 Credit Hours.

This course surveys the characteristics and theories on the nature of stuttering and reviews the principles and practices of assessment and intervention strategies.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5527. Foundations and Rehabilitation of Language and Cognitive Disorders in Aphasia. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an overview of acquired neurogenic language disorders and the ways in which these disorders have historically been described and explained. Approaches to diagnosis and treatment of adult language disorders and the evolution from neuroanatomical to cognitive and social models are discussed. The course begins with a review of the etiology and neuroanatomy underlying aphasic syndromes. The classical, neuroanatomical view of acquired language disorder is described, followed by an overview of syndrome classification. This is followed by a detailed review of cognitive-psycholinguistic models of language and communication disorders as well as the life participation approach to rehabilitation of communication disorders. The remainder of the course provides a review of specific language disorders associated with neurological etiologies (especially stroke-based aphasia), their effects on comprehension and production of oral and written language and specific intervention approaches. The course also offers a review of current research that focuses on impairments of cognitive processes that support language processing such as short-term memory (STM) and executive processing.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5528. Voice Disorders: Theory and Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

This course acquaints the student with the symptomatology and disorder complexes related to phonation and with the philosophies and methods used in the treatment of voice disorders, including cleft palate and alaryngeal voice.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5531. Applications in Audiology. 1 Credit Hour.

In this course students will learn to identify clients with an auditory disorder or who may be at risk of an auditory disorder as part of their clinical status; thus, enabling them to provide (within their scope of practice) appropriate prevention, assessment, referrals, accommodations, and modifications to the patient's treatment plan and activities. In addition, we cover disorders of the auditory system and accompanying hearing loss, understand the implications of the audiogram, and study communication assessment and management of children and adults with hearing impairment. Includes practical lab work with audiometric equipment, test procedures, interpretation and principles of case management.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5532. Foundations and Management in Hearing Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

This course reviews basic communication sciences and their role in the development of (re)habilitative strategies for use with both adults and children with hearing impairment.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites:
CSCD 4301|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently.

CSCD 5534. American Sign Language I. 3 Credit Hours.

This introductory course provides the necessary skills for basic communication in American Sign Language (ASL). The relationship between manual and oral systems and the implications of deafness on communication are considered.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5546. Research Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

Science and clinical practice require the ability to review, analyze, understand, evaluate, and synthesize information from the scientific literature. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the scientific process and research methods used in speech, language, and hearing sciences. The major goal of this course is to prepare you to be a critical consumer of the research literature and become familiar with evidence-based practice in communication sciences and disorders. The course will focus on the types of research, research designs, and research methods that are commonly used to investigate normal and disordered human communication.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 5634. American Sign Language II. 3 Credit Hours.

This course continues the basic introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) through exploration of the language used by Deaf people in America, including the syntax, grammar, and vocabulary necessary in ASL. In addition various aspects of Deaf culture will also be discussed.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 5534.

CSCD 5730. Topics in Speech, Language and Hearing. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

Special topics in the area of Speech Language Pathology which change from semester to semester are presented. Topics and instructors for a specific semester are announced by the department and posted on the CSCD Department's listserv and web site.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 8147. Basic Practicum in Audiology. 1 Credit Hour.

Basic practicum in audiology at Temple University Speech and Language Center or one of the field placements with emphasis on basic audiologic testing and interpretation.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8187. Basic Practicum in Diagnostic Processes. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

This course introduces assessment of speech-language disorder, emphasizing assessment tools, procedures, rationales, and interpretation.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 8287. Basic Practicum in Therapy Processes. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

This is an introduction to remediation of speech-language disorders, emphasizing therapy methodologies and techniques, procedures, and rationales based on evidence-based practice, and analysis and interpretation of therapy outcomes.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 8721. Foundations and Management in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 1 Credit Hour.

This course provides information on the identification of individuals who would benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication, on assessment of functional communication needs across environments, and on current regulations and documentation to obtain funding for a speech-generating device.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8722. Foundations and Management in Dysphagia. 3 Credit Hours.

An overview of swallowing processes and disorders specific to the adult and pediatric populations. Assessment and treatment will be discussed.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8723. Seminar in Speech Language Hearing. 1 to 3 Credit Hour.

This course provides students with in-depth and advanced information and experiences in a variety of topics in Speech, Language, Hearing. Students will review the foundation of anatomy, physiology or function of speech, language or hearing, its etiologies, and have hands on practice with professions in the field. Topics change from semester to semester and are presented in an intensive seminar format over a weekend (Friday half day and Saturday all day).

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 8726. Management of Child Language Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

This course presents information and specific skills to prepare the speech and language specialist to function in the educational setting in a variety of roles.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 5521.

CSCD 8727. Written Language Development and Disorders. 2 Credit Hours.

This course examines the development of written language and written language disorders and how these relate to spoken language skills. We discuss the research findings that provide insight into the nature of typically-developing reading and writing, as well as difficulties in these areas and their assessment and remediation. The course also examines the relation between low literacy and poor health outcomes, especially in light of the literacy crisis in the US. Insights into remediation of health literacy challenges are also discussed.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in CSCD 5521, CSCD 5522, and CSCD 8726.

CSCD 8728. Voice Disorders: Spec Pop. 2 Credit Hours.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8729. Neurocognitive Language Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will provide a broad introduction to neurocognitive deficits of language in dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere damage. We will review neural substrates of human memory and executive functioning and examine how brain damage compromises language and cognition. We will examine assessments of language and memory and cover contemporary theories of neuropsychological rehabilitation.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8824. Assessment and Treatment of Diverse Populations. 2 Credit Hours.

This course offers concentrated study of language development and disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Less biased assessment and intervention approaches are discussed.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

CSCD 8830. Seminar In CSD. 1 Credit Hour.

This advanced graduate level course integrates ethics, professional issues including documentation, third party billing, certification, employment, advocacy, and clinical management in Speech-Language Pathology.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Class Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Classes: Graduate 0 to 17 Credits.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 9187. Advanced Practicum in Voice. 1 Credit Hour.

This advanced-level practicum at a field affiliation or at Temple University Speech and Hearing Center (stuttering and voice disorders) focusrd on in-depth diagnosis and treatment of a specific disordered population, e.g., L.D., M.R., post-CVA, stuttering, voice, and hearing impairment.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 5528.

CSCD 9287. Advanced Practicum in Fluency. 1 Credit Hour.

This advanced-level practicum offers an in-depth focus on assessing and treating persons who stutter.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 5525.

CSCD 9387. Advanced Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Child. 3 Credit Hours.

This advanced-level practicum at a field affiliation focuses on in-depth diagnosis and treatment of communication and/or swallowing disorders in a specific disordered child population, i.e., SLL, L.D., M.R., stuttering, voice, hearing impairment, etc. On-site for three days or more.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 8726.

CSCD 9388. Capstone Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Pediatric. 3 Credit Hours.

This capstone-level practicum at a field affiliated site focuses on in-depth diagnosis and treatment of communication and/or swallowing disorders in a specific disordered pediatric population, i.e., LD, MR, post CVA, stuttering, voice, hearing impairment, etc. Students can plan to be on-site for at least three days per week.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in (CSCD 9387 or CSCD 9487)

CSCD 9487. Advanced Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Adult. 3 Credit Hours.

Advanced level practicum at a field affiliation with focus on in-depth diagnoses and treatment of communication and/or swallowing disorders in a specific disordered adult population, e.g., L.D., C.I., post-CVA, stuttering, voice, and hearing impairment. The practicum takes place on-site for three days or more.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in CSCD 5527.

CSCD 9488. Capstone Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Adult. 3 Credit Hours.

This capstone-level practicum at a field affiliated site focuses on in-depth diagnosis and treatment of communication and/or swallowing disorders in a specific disordered adult population, i.e., LD, MR, post CVA, stuttering, voice, hearing impairment, etc. Students can expect to be on site for at least three days/week.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B- in (CSCD 9387 or CSCD 9487)

CSCD 9582. Independent Study - Communication Sciences. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

Qualified students are permitted to conduct investigations and/or in-depth study under supervision of department faculty.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 9587. Advanced Practicum in Aphasia. 2 Credit Hours.

This advanced-level practicum focuses on in-depth assessment and treatment of persons with aphasia and/or cognitive-linguistic deficits.

Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Spch Lang Hearing Science.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Co-requisites: CSCD 5527.

Course Attributes: CEC

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C in CSCD 4396.

CSCD 9980. Dissertation Seminar. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

Current topics in speech-language-hearing research are explored.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 9994. Preliminary Examination Preparation. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

This course guides study for exams preliminary to a dissertation. Prior to enrollment, students must have completed all required coursework for the Ph.D. and obtain the approval of the Ph.D. Program Director. Students must be enrolled to take the required preliminary examinations.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 9996. Thesis Seminar. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

The preparation of a master's thesis is the goal of this course.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

CSCD 9998. Pre-Dissertation Research. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

Development of a dissertation proposal is undertaken. Registration is required each semester after preliminary examination while a student is researching the dissertation proposal.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in CSCD 9994.

CSCD 9999. Dissertation Research. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.

This course is limited to Ph.D. candidates who have completed and defended a dissertation proposal that is filed with the Graduate School by the last day to add a course in the semester. Continuous registration in 9999 fall and spring is required until the dissertation is successfully defended.

Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Dissertation Writing Student.

Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.

Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in CSCD 9998.