SLHS 601B - Assessment and Treatment of Child Language Disorders in School-Age Children

Units: 3
This course is designed to provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide evidence-based assessment and interventions for school-age children with developmental disabilities.

Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6060.
Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid Only.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Screen, assess and treat children with a variety of communicative disorders across the lifespan.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
Evaluate and apply clinical research, recognizing the need for evidence to support best practices in clinical service delivery.
Consistently apply ethical professional standards, recognize and respect the limits of their professional preparation and clinical skills, and work effectively with other professionals.
Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to advocacy for persons with communicative disorders.