The student will demonstrate knowledge of statistics as well as the biological, physical, and social/behavioral sciences.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.
The student will demonstrate the ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, and anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates in speech sound production, to encompass articulation, motor planning and execution, phonology, and accent modification; fluency and fluency disorders; voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation; receptive and expressive language, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, prelinguistic communication, paralinguistic communication, and literacy in speaking, listening, reading, and writing; hearing, including the impact on speech and language; swallowing/feeding, including structure and function of orofacial myology and oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, pulmonary, esophageal, gastrointestinal, and related functions across the life span; cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning; social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities; and augmentative and alternative communication modalities.
The student will demonstrate current knowledge and skills of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for persons with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the professional practice competencies of accountability, integrity, effective communication, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, concerns for individuals served, cultural competence, professional duty, and collaborative practice.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and skills of standards of ethical conduct.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and skill of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of entry level and advanced certifications, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials, as well as local, state, and national regulations and policies relevant to professional practice.
The student will demonstrate skill in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice.
The student will complete a program of study that include experiences sufficient in breadth and depth to achieve evaluation, intervention, and interaction and personal quality skills.
The student will complete a program of study that include a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology with individuals with various types and severities of communication and/or related disorders, differences, and disabilities, across the life span, and from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds (i.e., 25 hours in guided clinical observation, and 375 hours in direct client/patient contact).
The student will pass the national examination adopted by ASHA to qualify for state and national credentials that are required for entry into professional practice (e.g., state license, certificate of clinical competence).