Communication Sciences and Disorders M.A.

1.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes,  including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental,  and linguistic and cultural bases, and ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and  abnormal human development across the lifespan. 

2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences,  including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic,  psychological, developmental and linguistic and cultural correlates; and current knowledge of  the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention in speech sound  disorders, fluency and fluency disorders, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive  language hearing, swallowing and feeding, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects  of communication, and augmentative and alternative communication modalities.

3.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical professional conduct and professional issues  related to 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.

4.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research  principles into evidence-based clinical practice, clinical decision-making, and clinical research. Analysis and Synthesis: Information is thorough and balanced, integrates information from  literature and relates evidence to sources for supporting conclusion. Shows thoughtful, in depth analysis of topic.

5.  Students will demonstrate evidence-based skills and current 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. 

6. Students will demonstrate effective academic written communication sufficient for professional activities (Writing-Academic).  

7. Students will demonstrate professional clinical writing skills that support client care (Writing-Clinical). 

8. Students will demonstrate oral and nonverbal communication skills sufficient for supporting professional  roles (Speaking).

9. Students will demonstrate ability to engage in on-going self-assessment of knowledge and skills to  improve effectiveness in delivery of services.