Communication Disorders and Sciences - Mission Statement The mission of the undergraduate program is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge related to typical and atypical communication processes across the lifespan so that students have the basic knowledge necessary to enter a master's program in communication disorders and science or to purse employment in a related discipline. Communication Disorders and Sciences - BS Student Learning Outcomes 1.1 Biological and neurological bases of human communication Students will demonstrate knowledge of the biological and neurological bases of human communication. 1.2 Normal speech and language development Students will demonstrate knowledge of normal speech and language development. 1.3 Linguistic bases of communication Students will demonstrate knowledge of the linguistic bases of communication. 1.4 Acoustic characteristics of speech Students will demonstrate knowledge of the acoustic characteristics of speech. 2.1 Etiologies of human communication disorders and differences Students will demonstrate knowledge of etiologies associated with of disorders of human communication and swallowing, including: phonology, articulation, language, hearing, voice, swallowing and fluency. 2.2 Characteristics of disorders of human communication disorders and differences Students will demonstrate knowledge of characteristics associated with human communication disorders and differences, including: phonology, articulation, language, hearing, voice, swallowing and fluency. 3.1 Evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders Students will demonstrate knowledge of prevention, evaluation, and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders. 3.2 Evidence-based practice Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of evidence-based practice by relating research to clinical practice. 3.3 Methods of clinical practice Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods of clinical practice. 4.1 Standards of ethical conduct Students will demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards as they apply in working with individuals with speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders. 4.2 Roles, responsibilities and work settings for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and work settings for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. 4.3 Professional credentials Students will demonstrate an understanding of certification, specialty recognition, licensure and other professional credentials. 5.1 Basic research design and statistical methods Students will demonstrate knowledge of research design and statistical principles used in communication development and disorders. 5.2 Locating and using information pertaining to communication sciences and disorders Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and use information pertaining to communication sciences and disorders. 6.1 Written communication skills Students will demonstrate writing skills appropriate for academic settings and/or clinical situations. 6.2 Spoken communication skills Students will demonstrate spoken communication skills appropriate for academic work and/or clinical situations. 7.1 Critical evaluation of literature Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate some of the literature pertaining to communication disorders and sciences. 7.2 Clinical reasoning Students will apply knowledge to clinical situations. Communication Disorders and Sciences - BS Goals 1.0 Knowledge of basic human communication processes Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes sufficient for entry into graduate programs. 2.0 Knowledge of human communication and swallowing disorders and differences Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing disorders and differences sufficient for entry into graduate programs. 3.0 Treatment and evidence-based practice Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of treatment principles for communication and swallowing disorders sufficient for entry into a graduate program. 4.0 Professional issues Students will demonstrate knowledge of the professional issues in speech-language pathology necessary for entry into a graduate program. 5.0 Research processes and principles Students will demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research in the study of human communication and disorders. 6.0 Written and oral communication Students will demonstrate skills in oral and written communication sufficient for entry into graduate programs. 7.0 Critical thinking Students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to issues in communication disorders and sciences. Communication Disorders and Sciences- MS Mission Statement The mission of the graduate program is to prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology so that they can provide competent and evidence-based service to individuals with communication disorders, across the lifespan. Students are provided with a comprehensive education that encompasses an evidence-based approach to the theoretical, practical, and ethical aspects of the field of communication sciences and disorders and which also fosters research and scholarship in order to contribute to the knowledge of the profession. The mission of the Speech and Hearing Clinic is to provide graduate students in Communication Disorders and Sciences the opportunity to evaluate and treat individuals with communication disorders. The Speech and Hearing Clinic promotes clinical excellence while preparing students for careers in a variety of employment settings, and ensuring the delivery of quality professional services in speech-language pathology to individuals within the University and surrounding communities. Communication Disorders and Sciences- MS Goals Basic communication and swallowing processes. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills of communication and swallowing disorders and differences. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the prevention, assessment and intervention of speech, language, and swallowing disorders and differences, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the standards of ethical conduct in the disciplines of communication disorders and sciences. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.
