CSD 608: Seminar in Cleft Palate

Summer 2013

Course Syllabus

  1. Prerequisites:

Admission to the appropriate degree program or permission of the instructor.

  1. For Whom Planned:

Graduate students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Genetic Counseling

  1. Instructor Information:

Ginger Hinton, Ph.D.

Office: 338 Ferguson Building

Phone: 336-256-1498

Email:

Office hours: after classor by appointment

  1. Class Meeting

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 – 12:00

113 Ferguson

  1. Catalog Description:

Investigation of current literature and theories in cleft palate. Speech and hearing aspects; controversial procedures in repair and rehabilitation.

  1. Readings:

Readings from journals and other sources will be assigned throughout the semester.

  1. Highly Recommended Texts

Losee, J.E. & Kirschner, R.E. (2008). Comprehensive Cleft Care. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Medical.

Moller, K.T. & Leslie, E. Glaze (2009). Cleft Lip and Palate: Interdisciplinary Issues and Treatment, (2nd edition). Austin, TX: PRO-ED

Peterson-Falzone, Trost-Cardamone, Hardin-Jones and Karnell. (2006). The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Cleft Palate Speech. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.

  1. Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the etiologies of congenital craniofacial anomalies,
  2. Describe the surgical, medical and dental management procedures used in treating individuals with congenital craniofacial anomalies,
  3. Discuss the primary speech, language and hearing problems associated with congenital craniofacial anomalies,
  4. Discuss the primary diagnostic procedures used for assessing velopharyngeal function,
  5. Discuss the primary treatment procedures for management of speech, language and hearing problems in infants, children and adults with craniofacial anomalies,
  6. Discuss cultural issues related to providing optimal care for patients with craniofacial anomalies.
  1. Teaching Strategies
  1. Lectures
  2. Group discussion of required reading material and specified topics
  3. Observations
  1. Evaluation Methods and Guidelines for Assignments

Final grades for will be based on the following:

1.Observations10%

2.Class participation20%

3.In class case studies40%

4.Final case study30%

Final grades will be assigned as follows:

93-100% =A

90-92% = A-

87-89% =B+

83-86% =B

80-82% = B-

77-79% =C+

73-76% =C

Below 73% = F

  1. Class Attendance

Class attendance is each student’s responsibility. However, no assignments will be accepted after the due date unless the instructor has approved an excused absence. In addition, absence from class will lower class participation grades.

  1. Academic Honor Code: Each student is required to read the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy on the web page, and the Student Conduct Policies at and each student will affirm that s/he will honor those policies with a signature on all major work submitted for the course. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in lowering of the course grade or expulsion from the class.
  1. Learning differences/disabilities: For students with documented physical or learning differences and/or disabilities, appropriate arrangements will be made for completion of all class and assessment experiences. However, documentation of these differences and/or disabilities must be made available to the instructor prior to the first assessment experience. Information regarding disabilities and/or differences will be kept confidential. If you are unsure whether or not you need special accommodations, please contact the INCG Office of Disability Services, 336-334-5540 or .
  1. Grade Disagreements

If a student disagrees with any assigned grade, she/he must discuss it with the instructor within 24 hours of receiving the grade.