SLHS 610 - Fluency Disorders

Units: 2
Theories of etiology, effective assessment and therapeutic approaches to fluency disorders in children and adults.

Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of communication disorders in the area of fluency.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention in the area of fluency disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice in the area of fluency disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues in the area of fluency disorders.
Demonstrate (successful use of) oral and written or other forms of communication in the area of fluency disorders.