The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) of the program are:
1. The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of statistics as well as the biological, physical, and social/behavioral sciences (IV-A).
2. The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases. The applicant must have demonstrated the ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span (IV-B).
3. The applicant must have demonstrated 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 the following areas:
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 (language use and social aspects of communication), prelinguistic communication, paralinguistic communication (e.g., gestures, signs, body language), and literacy in speaking, listening, reading, and writing,
Hearing, including the impact on speech and language,
Swallowing/feeding, including (a) structure and functon of orofacial myology and (b) 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,
Augmentative and alternative communication modalities (IV-C).
4. The student must have demonstrated current knowledge 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 (IV-D).
5. The student must demonstrate knowledge of ethical conduct and knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice (IV-E, and IV-F).
6. The student must demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues and 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 including IPE/IPP (IV-G and IV-H).
7. The student must demonstrate demonstrated skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice (V-A).
8. The applicant must have completed a program of study that included experiences sufficient in breadth and depth to achieve the following skills outcomes:
1. Evaluation
a. Conduct screening and prevention procedures, including prevention activities.
b. Collect case history information and integrate information from clients/patients, family, caregivers, teachers, and relevant others, including other professionals.
c. Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures, such as behavioral observations, nonstandardized and standardized tests, and instrumental procedures.
d. Adapt evaluation procedures to meet the needs of individuals receiving services.
e. Interpret, integrate, and synthesize all information to develop diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
f. Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluation.
g. Refer clients/patients for appropriate services.
2. Intervention
a. Develop setting-appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet clients’/patients’ needs. Collaborate with clients/patients and relevant others in the planning process.
b. Implement intervention plans that involve clients/patients and relevant others in the intervention process.
c. Select or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
d. Measure and evaluate clients’/patients’ performance and progress.
e. Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials, or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of clients/patients.
f. Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support intervention (V-B).
c. Provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients/patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
d. Adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally.
Optional Goals
9. Students will apply learned principles and methods related to prevention, assessment, and intervention for children with communication disorders in school settings. Standards IV-D, V-A, V-B, V-C, V-D, and V-F.
10. Students will apply learned principles and methods related to bilingual prevention, assessment, and intervention for children with communication disorders in school settings. Standards IV-D, V-A, V-B, V-C, V-D, and V-F
Reference: Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (2020). 2020 Standards and for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Retrieved [November, 1, 2023] from https://www.asha.org/
