Speech/Language Clinical Practicum

Catalog description

This course covers clinical diagnostics and intervention practices across the lifespan with individuals with a variety of communication disabilities. Students will have the opportunity to develop their clinical knowledge and skills by accruing practicum hours. The number of clinical hours assigned each semester depends on the number of credits being taken as well as the number and types of hours that need to be accrued to meet certification requirements. The graduate student will attend one weekly meeting with each supervisor with whom a client is assigned. Additionally, this course includes a weekly class lecture, providing instruction in and application of diagnostic and therapy procedures. Topics covered include interviewing clients, parents, and spouses, counseling clients and their families, clinical teaching, and activities to enhance teaching and learning. Students also learn appropriate methods of report writing, data collection, writing clinical objectives, and intervention plans.