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.

Communication Sciences and Disorders M.A.

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