The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Goal 1: Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated the critical knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level independent practice in the field of speech-language pathology.

Goal 2: Upon completion of the program, the student will have met all of the academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, as well as having met the department’s standards for academic and clinical excellence.

1. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.
2. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including the etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/ physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates in the K-9.
3. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders in the K-9.
4. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of the processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.
   
   
5. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
   
   
6. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated knowledge about certification, specialty recognition, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials.
   
   
7. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated sufficient skill in oral and written communication for entry into professional practice.
   
   
8. Upon completion of the program, the student will have demonstrated the interaction and personal qualities requisite for entry into professional practice:
   1. Effectively communicate while recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of
      
      
   2. communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the client/patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others
      
      
   3. collaborate with other professionals in case management
      
      
   4. provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally