CSDS 7158 - Acquired Cog. Comm Disorders (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Presents an overview of the nature, assessment, and treatment of cognitive-communication disorders, including (but not limited to) communication impairments related to acquired deficits in attention, memory, problem solving, and executive function. Specific etiologies to be discussed include traumatic brain injury, dementias, and right hemisphere damage. Cultural implications of cognitive- communication disorders will be discussed. Field experience may be required.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in CSDS 7144.
Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students